Posted on 12/08/2021 9:51:58 AM PST by John Semmens
A smash-and-loot crime spree is sweeping the nation. Like many other "trending" fads, this innovation arose from California where left-wing jurisdictions thought it would be a "woke" triumph to decriminalize the theft of $950 or less by any one thief at any one occasion. The trending fad started out slowly a couple of months back as lone thieves shoplifted a few items. Now, gangs of a dozen or more barge into stores, smash display cases with hammers, and load getaway cars parked outside before fleeing with their loot.
The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrest and immediate release of 14 suspects in connection with several recent smash-and-loot episodes. Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) said he hopes "these arrests will show the citizens of this city that we are not oblivious to these behaviors."
Police Chief Michel Moore explained that "we had to release them because we couldn't find more than $950 worth of stolen property in their possession when we arrested them."
The Mayor added, "we must be careful not to tread on the voters' Prop 47 approval of this new career path for residents of the State. This is especially crucial during the run up to the holidays. Many of those we arrested say they haven't finished their shopping and need a few more weeks to grab some more gifts."
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