In-N-Out closes only location in major city because of rising crime

Despite efforts to combat crime at the restaurant, In-N-Out officials say they will close a profitable location in March.

In-N-Out will reportedly close its only location in Oakland, California, due to rising crime, the restaurant chain said in a statement.

Company Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick said the store was profitable, but multiple efforts to protect workers from rising crime were unsuccessful. 

"We are grateful for the local community, which has supported us for over 18 years, and we recognize that this closure negatively impacts our Associates and their families. Additionally, this location remains a busy and profitable one for the company, but our top priority must be the safety and wellbeing of our Customers and Associates — we cannot ask them to visit or work in an unsafe environment," Warnick said in a statement to Scripps News.

Although there aren't any other In-N-Out locations within Oakland, there will remain 16 others in the Bay Area. 

According to crime data from Oakland Police, the city and area around the restaurant have experienced rising crime in recent years.