Two ampm Convenience Stores Target of Early Morning Smash-and-Grabs in Oakland

Coordinated Heists Hit Two Oakland ampm Locations

On July 10, 2025, two separate ampm convenience stores in Oakland were targeted in commercial smash-and-grab robberies. The early morning burglaries took place on two of Oakland's busiest commercial corridors: MacArthur Boulevard and Hegenberger Road. The proximity in timing and similarity in execution have led investigators to suspect a coordinated effort by the same group of thieves.

"It is clear these locations were selected for their quick highway access. The damage done to the store infrastructure is significant, disrupting operations for the employees and local shoppers." — Local retail association spokesperson.

Simultaneous Breaches on Key Transit Corridors

The first incident occurred at the ampm convenience store located on MacArthur Boulevard. A group of masked suspects arrived in a vehicle, broke the glass entry doors, and rapidly looted the counter area, stealing cash registers and merchandise. Shortly thereafter, a second smash-and-grab robbery was reported at the ampm store on Hegenberger Road, utilizing an identical method of entry.

The Hegenberger Road corridor has been a focal point for retail theft and security concerns in Oakland over the past year. Local businesses in the area have reported increased expenditures on security guards, reinforced barriers, and advanced surveillance systems to cope with the elevated risk of commercial burglaries.

Oakland Police Launch Investigation

The Oakland Police Department is actively reviewing security footage from both ampm locations to confirm if the same suspects were involved in both heists. Detectives are seeking information on the getaway vehicle and looking for potential witnesses who may have been in the vicinity of either MacArthur Boulevard or Hegenberger Road during the early morning hours of July 10.