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Oakland Mayor's SUV Stolen, Recovered; Crime Debate Intensifies

2/21/2026

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Barbara Lee (mayor of Oakland) reported the theft of her SUV on Presidents Day after someone broke into her office and took the keys.
The SUV was recovered within 24 hours.
Logan Tell DeSilva, 29, was arrested for burglary, auto theft, and vandalism.
The Oakland Police Officers Association criticized defunding, saying it increased crime.
Oakland ranked second on the 2025–2026 United States danger list despite a decline in violent crime.

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Story summary

Barbara Lee (mayor of Oakland) reported the theft of her SUV on Presidents Day after someone broke into her office and took the keys.
The SUV was recovered within 24 hours.
Logan Tell DeSilva, 29, was arrested for burglary, auto theft, and vandalism.
The Oakland Police Officers Association criticized defunding, saying it increased crime.
Oakland ranked second on the 2025–2026 United States danger list despite a decline in violent crime.