UMOJA-UBAKA program and staff assistant Ben Njau received a call from officer Bridges on Wednesday (Jan. 9) that his car was broken into at around 11:00 a.m. In an email sent to Laney faculty and staff, Njau mentions it happened during a downpour, making for low visibility in the parking lot. “I didn’t go to work because I was dealing with this,” Njau said. “I lost wages because I am part-time.”

Njau suggested more cameras and officer patrols in the parking lot to maintain better safety and security. He also indicated that all belongings in cars should be out of sight when parked. With his car window smashed and stereo system removed, Njau was thankful his stroller was not stolen, which he had stored in the trunk.

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