Surveillance footage captured yet another robbery at Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland, marking the fourth such incident within a year. On March 1st, just before 6 a.m., three individuals, one brandishing a golf club, entered the shop and absconded with a cash register and a computer.
Repeat Offense
This recent robbery adds to a string of similar incidents plaguing the beloved business. The family, who has owned Colonial Donuts for four decades, has been reluctant to publicize each robbery due to safety concerns. Expressing frustration, a family member remarked, I feel like a broken record if I keep publicizing that we got robbed again.
History of Robberies
The unfortunate trend began with two robberies in December, followed by another in June. The family also operates another Colonial Donuts establishment in Oakland’s Montclair District.
Community Support
Despite the challenges, the community has rallied behind the shop after previous thefts. Following the December incidents, loyal customers organized a rally to demonstrate their support for the iconic local business.
About Henry Lee
Henry Lee, a renowned crime reporter at KTVU, has been covering these incidents closely. He can be contacted via email at [email protected] and followed on Twitter (@henrykleeKTVU) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/henrykleefan) for updates on this ongoing situation.
TLNA Conclusion
As Colonial Donuts continues to grapple with repeated robberies, the community stands in solidarity with the family-owned business. Stay informed about developments in this story and other local news by downloading The Local News App today.
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