Two Florida parents are facing a difficult decision after a recent incident in Oakland, California, led them to withdraw their son from a college in the Bay Area. The family's hopes for their son's new life away from home were shattered when their rental car was broken into while they were helping him move into his dorm.
During the incident, the parents discovered that the windows of their car had been shattered, and several valuable items were stolen. Despite reaching out to local police for assistance, they were told to come to the station themselves, leaving them feeling helpless and afraid in an unfamiliar area.
The family made multiple calls to the police but received no immediate help. Upon arriving at the station, they had to wait outside for approximately 15 minutes before being allowed in.
The son, who had planned to attend Lincoln University in downtown Oakland on a football scholarship, had to reconsider his decision after the unfortunate turn of events. Thieves made off with five suitcases, $3,000 in cash, personal items, passports, social security cards, a high school diploma, and even a sleep apnea machine.
Feeling wary of the safety of the area, the mother decided to keep her son in Florida instead of sending him to college in Oakland.
In response to the incident, Lincoln University's President acknowledged the unfortunate situation but emphasized that such incidents are not uncommon in the Oakland area. The university expressed regret over the student's experience but highlighted the opportunities and traditions that Oakland and Lincoln University offer.
The lack of support and assistance during the car break-in was cited as one of the main reasons for the family's decision to withdraw their son from the university.
