Theft, Vandalism Of Vintage Street Lights Around Oakland's Lake Merritt Raises Safety Concerns

CBS San Francisco

April 18, 2024

Though the days are getting longer, it's getting darker around Lake Merritt in Oakland after almost a dozen light poles were stolen by vandals.

The missing lights are creating safety concerns for locals who spend time at the lake on a regular basis.

The poles themselves are almost 100 years old have a green patina from their original copper plating, something that's also attractive to thieves.

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