Oakland police seek help after home invasion robbery in broad daylight

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Home invasion robbery caught on camera in Oakland
Police are looking for the men caught on camera invading and robbing a home in Oakland's Fruitvale/Central area on Jan. 29.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Some neighbors in Oakland are on alert after an armed home invasion robbery was caught on camera in the city's Fruitvale/Central area of the city.

Oakland police are using surveillance video in their investigation, showing suspects using semi-automatic handguns to force a man into a home.

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The incident happened at about 1:40 p.m. the afternoon of Jan. 29.

A cellphone along with money and three firearms were taken by the suspects.

There were no injuries reported but Oakland police ask anyone with information that can help with the investigation to call 510-238-3326.

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