Oakland In-N-Out Closes ‘Due to Ongoing Issues With Crime’

Published on January 23, 2024

The California famous burger chain In-N-Out has announced it will be closing its only store in Oakland after repeated crime and safety issues, with employees and customers falling victim to car break-ins, theft, and armed robberies. Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick made the announcement in a statement to KGO-TV and thanked the community, saying the Oakland store has remained open for nearly two decades. However, he said the company made the decision to close “due to ongoing issues with crime.” “We are grateful for the local community, which has supported us for over 18 years … but our top priority must be the safety and wellbeing of our Customers and Associates – we cannot ask them to visit or work in an unsafe environment,” Mr. Warnick said....