Heightened surveillance here in the united states. The American Council on American Islamic relations is handing out booklets reminding people of their rights and after 60 people were held for questioning this weekend at the u. S. canada border in washington state. They were detained for between six and 11 hours in some cases. They were people of all ages including a number of u. S. Citizens and asked questions about their iranian identity and the heritage and family and connection to the country. All of this is very concerning. Customs and Border Protection claims they did not detain iranian americans at border. They said they have not received any reports of bay area iranian americans being detained however Immigration Attorneys are are on standby. This crisis with iran is tlud. Were tracking the story on all of the digital platforms. We posted new information about u. S. Troop movements. It is on the top story box at nbcbayarea. Com. Well back here at home, a new plan to tackle vioy
Jodi hernandez has the details. What did you find out about this, jodi . Police departments across the east bay including pits bering are aware of this crime trend. They have a new business model, one that includes taking their show on the road. Its a crime that is coming out of the bay area. Reporter youre looking at a smash and grab Burglary Police in Southern California say theyre seeing happen far too often. Police say thieves from the bay area are traveling south targeting some of the top tourist here because they are, this is more likely to have better merchandise, better tourism. Reporter police say their rodeo drive area seems to be a favorite spot for the bay area burglars. Pricy purses and designer clothes are a big draw. Get anything that they can from personal property to recently purchased items that are still in the vehicles and then they return almost immediately back to the bay area. Police say four car burglars from oakland led them on a highspeed chase over the summer
Franciscos Mission District just a little bit ago. People didnt know what to do with themselves. Its a big night for the bay area. Weve team coverage. Lets start with cheryl hurd, and what a win for the 9ers. Reporter it was so much fun and the confidence of this team spilled over into the heart of their fans. They had no doubt their team was headed to the super bowl. Fan favorite George Kittle keeps the celebration going at levi stadium. Lets go 9ers. Lets go baby, we love you 9ers. Reporter the 49ers are going to miami and fans are thrilled. This incredible season rolls on. I had confidence in these guys. They fought all yearlong, every which way they could. And im going to the super bowl with you. Its been worth it. It means a ton. We have been fans since we were babies. This is it for us. We just want to sit back and enjoy it now. Reporter everyone was enjoying the moment, including 9er great terry rice. I have been watching since i was 6 years old. This is my 5th nfc championship
Just a little bit ago. People didnt know what to do with themselves. Its a big night for the bay area. Weve team coverage. Lets start with cheryl hurd, and what a win for the 9ers. Reporter it was so much fun and the confidence of this team spilled over into the heart of their fans. They had no doubt their team was headed to the super bowl. Fan favorite George Kittle keeps the celebration going at levi stadium. Lets go 9ers. Lets go baby, we love you 9ers. Reporter the 49ers are going to miami and fans are thrilled. This incredible season rolls on. I had confidence in these guys. They fought all yearlong, every which way they could. And im going to the super bowl with you. Its been worth it. It means a ton. We have been fans since we were babies. This is it for us. We just want to sit back and enjoy it now. Reporter everyone was enjoying the moment, including 9er great terry rice. I have been watching since i was 6 years old. This is my 5th nfc championship game. I love them all. Theyr
But reiterated on twitter if iran retaliates it will face attacks on 52 targets, 52 the number of hostages held by iran in 1979. As we mention, thousands of people across the country took to the streets today. Some of the biggest mrz in new york and washington, d. C. Here in the bay area, thousands of people turned out in San Francisco. Nbc bay areas tom jensen has the story. Reporter the message is clear from protesters who marched through the streets of San Francisco. Some of them with strong ties to iran and other parts of the middle east. Now dreading the thought of what could come next. Theres so much, so much uncertainty. So much, um, um, so much to be worried about. Reporter sentiments echoed by this bay area Law School Student born in the u. S. , but who also has citizenship in iran. I think that soleimani was acting in an official state capacity. Reporter you sef nazari worries the killing of soleimani will lead to war in iran where he has numerous family members and friends.