A San Rafael camera equipment shop, Seawood Photo, was burglarized early Monday when thieves rammed a stolen vehicle into the building's window, taking an estimated $40,000 to $50,000 of merchandise. This incident is part of a troubling wave of similar burglaries in Northern California, affecting various camera shops. The Seawood Photo staff expressed solidarity with other victims through their GoFundMe, which aims to raise $50,000 for damages and losses. The police continue to investigate connections between these crimes, as the community rallies around the affected businesses.
The Seawood Photo shop staff noted the rash of burglaries when they announced their losses in a GoFundMe post, emphasizing they are not alone in these attacks.
Police Sgt. Justin Graham mentioned that the vehicle used in the burglary was stolen from Oakland and may connect to a series of similar crimes affecting multiple businesses.
The business has faced significant losses, with an estimated $40,000 to $50,000 in stolen equipment, in addition to repair costs of around $10,000.
The GoFundMe page for Seawood Photo aims to raise $50,000 and has already generated over $27,000, reflecting community support after this distressing incident.
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