Oakland, California is seeing an increase in harmful crime together with carjackings. One new video reveals harrowing proof of 1 scenario the place two armed males block one other driver, rush to her automobile, and try and open her doorways. Her fast pondering allowed her to flee together with her automobile however extra importantly, her life.

The driving force of the automobile says that it occurred round 8 a.m. on Friday, July 21 at Keller Ave and Skyline Blvd. The video that she posted to Nextdoor reveals a white Dodge Charger forward of her slowing down after which finally blocking the roadway straight forward of her. Initially, she’s dumbfounded and really exclaims “Come on now, give up f***ing round,” earlier than realizing what’s taking place.

Her second response can also be calm as she sees the boys approaching her automobile she merely says “no,” however they proceed towards her. It’s solely once they start to bang on what sounds just like the window or the door that her adrenaline appears to kick in. She punches it and drives across the males and their automobile.

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She made a rapid proper flip and stored her velocity up solely to note the Charger making progress in catching her. Video shared with KTVU reveals that she managed to maintain the Dodge behind her and it finally pulled away when she made one other flip right into a neighborhood. Regardless of her concern, she managed to get away safely. Her video has already confirmed to be useful too. Police say that they know who one of many suspects is and that his arrest is imminent.

The sufferer on this case advises others within the space to solely carry what they want of their automobile and to delete their residence tackle from their on-board navigation system simply in case their automobile is stolen. That may show helpful as a result of thefts are on the rise. Police say that carjackings like this one are up 10 p.c over the identical time final 12 months.

On July 23, one other carjacking occurred on Skyline Blvd close to Outdated Cornelius Rd. In that case, the criminals received away each with the automobile and with valuables inside it. Police say that it’s very important to be extra vigilant and conscious of 1’s environment.