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6:09 am
Mon March 4, 2013
Lock-Picking Class Is Popular In Oakland
By editor
Originally published on Mon March 4, 2013 12:02 pm
Transcript
RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:
Good morning. I'm Renée Montagne. Burglary is a big problem in Oakland, California. So Mayor Jean Quan opened the door to some harsh criticism when her weekly newsletter of community events advertised a lock-picking class. Learn the art for only $40. Some residents were unhinged, but organizers say the course is for hobbyists, not criminals. The mayor appologised, but the advertising seems to have worked - the class was sold out. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.