For the first time in its 75-year history, In-N-Out-Burger is closing down one of its fast-food locations, the Christian Post reports.

It did not make the decision because the restaurant was losing money. In fact, the location was profitable and busy.

The decision to close the restaurant in Oakland, California, located near the city airport, was due to rising violence in the area surrounding the restaurant and the danger it posed to employees and customers.

“We have made the decision to close our In-N-Out Burger location in Oakland, California, due to ongoing issues with crime,” said In-N-Out representative Denny Warnick in a prepared statement. “Despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our Customers and Associates are regularly victimized by car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies.”

According to media reports, there have been over 1,300 incidents of crime in the area surrounding the location since 2019.

The crime rate in California has risen rapidly in recent years due to the soft-on-crime approach taken by state politicians and prosecutors.

In-N-Out Burger employs 27,000 people America-wide and has 400 restaurants located primarily in California and Texas. There are also a handful of outlets in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah.

Since the 1980s, In-N-Out has printed Bible verses on its packaging, including:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV)

“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV)

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Rev 3:20 NIV)

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” (Matthew 6:19 NIV)

Maybe, in light of everything that is happening in California, the chain should consider adding a fourth verse:

“And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” (Matthew 24:12 ESV)