Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home 'is raided by FBI', as progressive lawmaker faces recall over soaring crime

Oakland's embattled Mayor Sheng Thao has had her home raided by the FBI, local media have reported.

The Democrat lawmaker's home in Maiden Lane was raided around 5:30am PT Thursday, CBS San Francisco reports.

It is unclear why the property was raided, but according to public records, it appears Thao rents the home. 

Earlier this week, it was revealed Thao is facing a recall election as voters complain about soaring crime in the Bay Area city.

They say her progressive, soft-on-crime policies have emboldened criminals and driven away businesses.

'The FBI is conducting court authorized law enforcement activity on Maiden Lane. We are unable to provide additional information at this time,' the agency said on Thursday morning. 

A neighbor told ABC7 News that she woke up to authorities banging on her door around 6am.