Smash and grab crimes in DMV

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Want to know why crime is rising? Look no further than our criminal-coddling city council which now wants to make it even more difficult for cops to get violent juveniles off the streets:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/12/11/dc-juvenile-justice-reform/

From the article: "The chief said at that point in October, police had arrested 78 juveniles in connection with carjackings this year, including four youths arrested more than once. He said that over a 22-month period, 17 juveniles had been arrested in homicide cases."

But how will putting criminal youth behind bars stop crime?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What these trumpies don't realize us that insurance is basically free money for everyone. So some BIPOC liberate goods from the capitalist system. No big deal. Just make a claim and the insurance fairy magically pulls the money from Scrooge McDuck's tower and so the insurance company never needs to raise rates or increase deductibles on other businesses to make up the loss.

Its definitely not the case that crime sprees cause insurance costs spike and retailers pass the cost through via price increases that are most difficult for the working poor to bear. That's crazy talk you trumpies!

Ah, a point of reference to Scrooge McDuck explains so much, so very much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Want to know why crime is rising? Look no further than our criminal-coddling city council which now wants to make it even more difficult for cops to get violent juveniles off the streets:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/12/11/dc-juvenile-justice-reform/

From the article: "The chief said at that point in October, police had arrested 78 juveniles in connection with carjackings this year, including four youths arrested more than once. He said that over a 22-month period, 17 juveniles had been arrested in homicide cases."

But how will putting criminal youth behind bars stop crime?

Say, they are 17 when they are put in jail for five years. When they emerge at age 22, they will no longer be "criminal youth," but "adult criminals." Easier to get them convicted then and keep them in prison

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No need to publicize these property crimes. These retailers have insurance to cover any loss or damage. Don’t give trumpians any ammo to use against BIPOC.

Cool, so since I pay a few thousand to insure various property (home, vehicles) in DC, can I get a credit against my property taxes for my insurance bills, or the vandalism or theft losses? Since the government's apparent position is this BS that it's just a property crime, call your insurance. Heaven forbid anyone have "nice" things. And by "nice" things I mean my 11 year old vehicle that still had parts stolen off of it.

I voted Dem but with attitudes on the left like this, the Rs can have all the ammo to talk about this issue as they want as far as I'm concerned.

No one even said these crimes were committed by BIPOC, by the way, you just assumed that so good job.

You are a sucka. Stop falling prey to obvious troll posts. Good Lord.

[Anonymous]

Two employees assaulted (included one being stabbed) in the AT&T mobile store in Kingstowne (Fairfax). No big deal I guess because the idiotic thieves forgot to take their bag full of stolen phones with them when they fled.

Worksite violence is real trauma (physically and psychologically).

https://www.ffxnow.com/2021/12/13/clerk-stabbed-other-punched-during-botched-att-store-robbery/?fbclid=IwAR3bQY38LZ7YrZ4QP8Cxb1f_zZC9Ue2PukbseuTa3Mcwf1WhxRTmzCRQZNU

[Anonymous]

Not a smash and grab, but a great outcome to this attempted burglary......

In Fairfax, VA. Good for this resident. As they say, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.......

[Anonymous]

How about the fact that the employees of these stores are often minorities. That makes for a terrifying workplace. The notion that stealing is ok is just disgusting on every societal level.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two employees assaulted (included one being stabbed) in the AT&T mobile store in Kingstowne (Fairfax). No big deal I guess because the idiotic thieves forgot to take their bag full of stolen phones with them when they fled.

Worksite violence is real trauma (physically and psychologically).

https://www.ffxnow.com/2021/12/13/clerk-stabbed-other-punched-during-botched-att-store-robbery/?fbclid=IwAR3bQY38LZ7YrZ4QP8Cxb1f_zZC9Ue2PukbseuTa3Mcwf1WhxRTmzCRQZNU

I believe this would be considered a success. No guns were involved and no one died. Yes, the bar is that low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No need to publicize these property crimes. These retailers have insurance to cover any loss or damage. Don’t give trumpians any ammo to use against BIPOC.

Cool, so since I pay a few thousand to insure various property (home, vehicles) in DC, can I get a credit against my property taxes for my insurance bills, or the vandalism or theft losses? Since the government's apparent position is this BS that it's just a property crime, call your insurance. Heaven forbid anyone have "nice" things. And by "nice" things I mean my 11 year old vehicle that still had parts stolen off of it.

I voted Dem but with attitudes on the left like this, the Rs can have all the ammo to talk about this issue as they want as far as I'm concerned.

No one even said these crimes were committed by BIPOC, by the way, you just assumed that so good job.

You are a sucka. Stop falling prey to obvious troll posts. Good Lord.

Are you on NextDoor?

I have real life neighbors in Montgomery County that spew progressive nonsense like the first OP. They are definitely not trolls. But people who believe they are doing the ‘compassionate’ thing and that people who steal are only doing so out of dire necessity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about the fact that the employees of these stores are often minorities. That makes for a terrifying workplace. The notion that stealing is ok is just disgusting on every societal level.

Should I care more if they are minorities?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about the fact that the employees of these stores are often minorities. That makes for a terrifying workplace. The notion that stealing is ok is just disgusting on every societal level.

Should I care more if they are minorities?

Yes, since it is minority on minority crime.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about the fact that the employees of these stores are often minorities. That makes for a terrifying workplace. The notion that stealing is ok is just disgusting on every societal level.

Should I care more if they are minorities?

Yes, since it is minority on minority crime.

Is that better or worse?

[Anonymous]

Hey, I am from out of town. Came to George Town for lunch before going to see my new in laws in dc suburbs. Our rental was the victim of a smash and grab. My husbands backpack was stolen with my laptop and car keys for my vehicle back west. Also sentimental Christmas presents. One of the lovely members of the neighborhood was able to orient me to another neighbor who had a camera. The sight line was directly across the street. I have video of the pretty new model of a navy Mazda 3 hatchback car (sadly can’t clearly see the license plate) and a young man who scopes the car and then calls his friends. They did this in broad daylight around 3:30-4 PM. A really swift move. The guy was thin, looked tall, presumed white with black hair. Had skinny jeans on, a hoody with a pea coat and white sneakers. The video quality is not super clear. When I called for glass repair the man said this I was the fifth call on 12/23/21. I called the police just to submit the information and video I have. I suspect this will continue to happen and know my belongings are gone (I don’t have homeowners/renters insurance) but was curious if there are some internet vigilantes (maybe I watch too much Netflix) that bring the information together. I understand that these incidences are happening because of disparities but we are not affluent—just newlyweds trying to treat ourselves to an appetizer at a nice place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey, I am from out of town. Came to George Town for lunch before going to see my new in laws in dc suburbs. Our rental was the victim of a smash and grab. My husbands backpack was stolen with my laptop and car keys for my vehicle back west. Also sentimental Christmas presents. One of the lovely members of the neighborhood was able to orient me to another neighbor who had a camera. The sight line was directly across the street. I have video of the pretty new model of a navy Mazda 3 hatchback car (sadly can’t clearly see the license plate) and a young man who scopes the car and then calls his friends. They did this in broad daylight around 3:30-4 PM. A really swift move. The guy was thin, looked tall, presumed white with black hair. Had skinny jeans on, a hoody with a pea coat and white sneakers. The video quality is not super clear. When I called for glass repair the man said this I was the fifth call on 12/23/21. I called the police just to submit the information and video I have. I suspect this will continue to happen and know my belongings are gone (I don’t have homeowners/renters insurance) but was curious if there are some internet vigilantes (maybe I watch too much Netflix) that bring the information together. I understand that these incidences are happening because of disparities but we are not affluent—just newlyweds trying to treat ourselves to an appetizer at a nice place.

They know there's a slim chance of any significant consequences. That's why it's so common. Don't be so naive.

[Anonymous]

It’s the same reason I don’t follow traffic laws unless I know I’m in an area with cameras. No consequences for violating.