Several merchants from Oakland’s Chinatown gathered Friday to voice their frustration and fear, after a series of what they believe are targeted robberies and burglaries against Asian merchants.
Security footage showed the lengths burglars went to in order to break into “Lounge Chinatown” on 8th Street Thursday.
The group armed with tools and a gun as they ransacked the restaurant for some 14 minutes.
“It takes a toll. You have bills, staff, if someone is out sick because of COVID and then, you have a break-in and how do you recover from that?” said Darlene Wong of Lounge Chinatown.
Wong added that she is concerned for all businesses throughout