43 Vehicle Thefts in DC in First 3 Days of 2024

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cars have been jacked/stolen at gunpoint from the car rental in Union Station, not a solution there.

I still see cabs lined up but for how long if this continues?

Was not like that in the 90s, I worked for the Senate and Union Station was not having frequent carjackings.

Same. I lived on the hill until 2002 and Union station at night was kinda sketchy, but nothing like it is now.

Well not knowing anything about the particular area, carjackings are way way way up all over and it’s because cars are much harder to steal. The kids carjacking would steal an occupied car instead, but they can’t because of anti-theft technology.

Just as an example, living in DuPont when crime was very low in the late aughts my car was stolen twice. They punched out the ignition, drove it around with a screwdriver, then just ditched it. I got a club after the first night but forgot it one night and bam, same thing. The young people who did that would probably be carjackers today.

[Anonymous]

Good luck trying to get crime-friendly Charles Allen to care.

[Anonymous]

It’s so ridiculous. I watched four teenagers crash a (presumably stolen) car yesterday and then run off without any consequences. I called 911 and walked my dog behind them and told police exactly where they were with great description… nothing. Officers were sent out to the site of the vehicle. It’s so frustrating and honestly unfair to these kids that they don’t have consequences of their behavior at an age where they can still change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s so ridiculous. I watched four teenagers crash a (presumably stolen) car yesterday and then run off without any consequences. I called 911 and walked my dog behind them and told police exactly where they were with great description… nothing. Officers were sent out to the site of the vehicle. It’s so frustrating and honestly unfair to these kids that they don’t have consequences of their behavior at an age where they can still change.

I was with you until the bolded. You literally witnessed teenage criminals crash a stolen car and you’re concerned about what’s “fair” for them?? I don’t care one iota of what’s fair for them-they stole a car and could have killed someone. What’s fair for everyone else is lock them up. Because they absolutely won’t change. Mark my words.

[Anonymous]

Now we're up to 53 stolen cars in DC in 2024.

Dreading the renewal of our auto insurance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s so ridiculous. I watched four teenagers crash a (presumably stolen) car yesterday and then run off without any consequences. I called 911 and walked my dog behind them and told police exactly where they were with great description… nothing. Officers were sent out to the site of the vehicle. It’s so frustrating and honestly unfair to these kids that they don’t have consequences of their behavior at an age where they can still change.

I was with you until the bolded. You literally witnessed teenage criminals crash a stolen car and you’re concerned about what’s “fair” for them?? I don’t care one iota of what’s fair for them-they stole a car and could have killed someone. What’s fair for everyone else is lock them up. Because they absolutely won’t change. Mark my words.

I’m saying that as a parent of teens. As a concerned citizen, yes, I dgaf because they are a menace.

[Anonymous]

We need 20-30 year mandatory minimum sentences for any car theft. Period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We need 20-30 year mandatory minimum sentences for any car theft. Period.

The Supreme Court would disagree with you! Moreover, that is cruel & unusual punishment. We need more social services and campaign push for helping fathers parent. Many of the kids stealing probably don't have fathers in the home because the fathers are away in jail. More jail will not resolve the issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We need 20-30 year mandatory minimum sentences for any car theft. Period.

The Supreme Court would disagree with you! Moreover, that is cruel & unusual punishment. We need more social services and campaign push for helping fathers parent. Many of the kids stealing probably don't have fathers in the home because the fathers are away in jail. More jail will not resolve the issue.

A father who is in jail would likely make a lousy parent out of jail.

[Anonymous]

NYC had 43 a day last year https://nypost.com/2024/01/03/metro/car-thefts-surge-191-in-big-apple-since-2019-nypd-stats/amp/

Baltimore 26 a day https://nypost.com/2024/01/03/metro/car-thefts-surge-191-in-big-apple-since-2019-nypd-stats/amp/

Austin Texas has about 20 a day

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2023/09/21/austin-texas-car-auto-theft-stolen-vehicle-rise-whats-causing-it-what-to-know/70889392007/#:~:text=Following%20a%20national%20trend%2C%20Austin's,shows%20how%20to%20exploit%20it&text=Car%20thefts%20have%20been%20going,this%20year%20compared%20to%202019.

Interesting Denver has 30 a day butvthey recover most of them https://www.9news.com/amp/article/news/crime/colorados-top-10-stolen-vehicles-2023/73-f2ddaf2a-c553-48fd-921e-0e7cf76e4450

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We need 20-30 year mandatory minimum sentences for any car theft. Period.

The Supreme Court would disagree with you! Moreover, that is cruel & unusual punishment. We need more social services and campaign push for helping fathers parent. Many of the kids stealing probably don't have fathers in the home because the fathers are away in jail. More jail will not resolve the issue.

A father who is in jail would likely make a lousy parent out of jail.

You’ve never heard why 3 strikes you are out was a failure did ya!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s so ridiculous. I watched four teenagers crash a (presumably stolen) car yesterday and then run off without any consequences. I called 911 and walked my dog behind them and told police exactly where they were with great description… nothing. Officers were sent out to the site of the vehicle. It’s so frustrating and honestly unfair to these kids that they don’t have consequences of their behavior at an age where they can still change.

I was with you until the bolded. You literally witnessed teenage criminals crash a stolen car and you’re concerned about what’s “fair” for them?? I don’t care one iota of what’s fair for them-they stole a car and could have killed someone. What’s fair for everyone else is lock them up. Because they absolutely won’t change. Mark my words.

Do you think the same when a man overspends on his business and declares bankruptcy? You think they should go to jail for being irresponsible?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We need 20-30 year mandatory minimum sentences for any car theft. Period.

The Supreme Court would disagree with you! Moreover, that is cruel & unusual punishment. We need more social services and campaign push for helping fathers parent. Many of the kids stealing probably don't have fathers in the home because the fathers are away in jail. More jail will not resolve the issue.

If they had a father tell them not to steal, I am sure they would listen. /s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s so ridiculous. I watched four teenagers crash a (presumably stolen) car yesterday and then run off without any consequences. I called 911 and walked my dog behind them and told police exactly where they were with great description… nothing. Officers were sent out to the site of the vehicle. It’s so frustrating and honestly unfair to these kids that they don’t have consequences of their behavior at an age where they can still change.

I was with you until the bolded. You literally witnessed teenage criminals crash a stolen car and you’re concerned about what’s “fair” for them?? I don’t care one iota of what’s fair for them-they stole a car and could have killed someone. What’s fair for everyone else is lock them up. Because they absolutely won’t change. Mark my words.

Do you think the same when a man overspends on his business and declares bankruptcy? You think they should go to jail for being irresponsible?

Did he steal the money he spent?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s so ridiculous. I watched four teenagers crash a (presumably stolen) car yesterday and then run off without any consequences. I called 911 and walked my dog behind them and told police exactly where they were with great description… nothing. Officers were sent out to the site of the vehicle. It’s so frustrating and honestly unfair to these kids that they don’t have consequences of their behavior at an age where they can still change.

I was with you until the bolded. You literally witnessed teenage criminals crash a stolen car and you’re concerned about what’s “fair” for them?? I don’t care one iota of what’s fair for them-they stole a car and could have killed someone. What’s fair for everyone else is lock them up. Because they absolutely won’t change. Mark my words.

Do you think the same when a man overspends on his business and declares bankruptcy? You think they should go to jail for being irresponsible?

Did he steal the money he spent?

Yes he does. He takes money and resources from people and never pays them. He is stealing. Why would you even be so ignorant to ask that question?