Crime & Safety
Oakland Coliseum DMV To Be Closed For Months After Metal Thieves Cause Damage
"My car is grounded. Can't go anywhere until I pay this $14 fee, and DMV is closed," Karl Williams told CBS News Bay Area.
April 16, 2025
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
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According to a statement obtained by CBS News Bay Area, workers who arrived Monday at the office on 501 85th Ave noticed a water pipe in the ceiling was leaking, which flooded the office. An investigation revealed wiring was stolen, which rendered the office's HVAC system and light poles in the parking lot inoperable, along with other vandalism.
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Chopper 5 over the Oakland Coliseum DMV office on April 14, 2025, which was damaged after a metal theft at the facility/CBS
The DMV said the incident was reported to law enforcement.
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