Police in Oakland are talking about a recent crime wave that is targeting local rideshare drivers. Authorities on Thursday put out a warning, saying there has been a recent string of incidents where rideshare drivers have been the victim of robberies and attempted carjackings.
Three recent incidents all happened in the area of 46th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard where suspects are requesting rides in the area, asking the driver to pull over and then attempting to carjack or rob the driver. Two people have been arrested in connection with the incidents, but police say they believe more suspects are still on the loose.