Seawood Photo Rammed by Stolen Vehicle in Burglary

Seawood Photo, a historic camera shop in San Rafael, was the target of a burglary early Monday morning when thieves rammed a stolen vehicle through the shop's front window, stealing between $40,000 and $50,000 worth of equipment and causing $10,000 in damages. This incident is part of a spree of similar thefts affecting other Bay Area camera stores, including locations in Santa Rosa and Berkeley. Police are investigating potential connections between these burglaries. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Seawood Photo, which has raised significant funds to aid their recovery efforts. The store, established in 1947, serves not only as a retail space but also as an educational hub for photographers. The break-in has left the community and the store's beloved shop cat, Flash, shaken but unharmed.