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Surge in robberies on Capitol Hill alters residents’ routines, lifestyles
Washington Post ^ | 11-11-15 | Peter Hermann

Posted on 11/11/2015 12:03:52 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic

Sarah Pitluck used to walk her dogs before dawn, among the early risers exercising on Capitol Hill. She now waits until first light, and for the streets to be busier.

It is just one way the young man who robbed her, ripping the smartphone from her hand and scratching her neck, has changed her daily routine — and her life.

Ever since the Oct. 13 robbery just two blocks from her home, the pharmaceutical executive goes to work later and comes home before it gets dark. Lost time at her office is made up at home, on the phone with her overseas staffers and answering e-mails. She drives more often and pairs with others on neighborhood excursions. Her poodle, Lenzi, and Chihuahua mix, Pedro, get walks only during daylight hours.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: capitolhill; fear; lifestylechange; robberies; security
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To: 21twelve

Despite the development going on between the Hill and the Navy Yard, that area is still adjacent to some fairly sketchy areas to the north and east.


21 posted on 11/11/2015 1:20:42 AM PST by USNBandit (Sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: Paladin2

Not with those shoes.


22 posted on 11/11/2015 1:20:50 AM PST by txhurl
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To: ozaukeemom

Your allergy is based on the size of the dog?


23 posted on 11/11/2015 1:30:36 AM PST by PAR35
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To: afraidfortherepublic

If you want a pet the size of a cat, get a cat. You don’t have to take them for walks in the dark.

Don’t like cats? Get a rabbit.


24 posted on 11/11/2015 1:34:14 AM PST by PAR35
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To: Rockpile

Lol!

Yeah honey, walkin’ a poodle and a chihuahua in kitten heels is no way to navigate the mean streets of Capitol Hill

Now a pit bull and a Rottweiler, a pair of timberland boots, and a can of wasp spray ... Winning!


25 posted on 11/11/2015 1:58:45 AM PST by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

26 posted on 11/11/2015 2:04:32 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
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To: Eagles6

How dare you critique her choice if foot ware. That is so unacceptable and sexist. She dosent appreciate those microaggressions! /s


27 posted on 11/11/2015 2:07:04 AM PST by matt04
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Hi, I’m waiving in your face an incredibly attractive piece of electronic jewelry, it’s dark outside, I’m alone, tied up with my faux child who I can’t leave, and wearing “come snatch my phone or purse” shoes.

It’s my right not to be offended, supported by my willingness to pick up my dog’s steaming feces, and my vote for progressivism.


28 posted on 11/11/2015 3:11:07 AM PST by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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To: exit82

LOL on Lanier remark.

Guess that gentrification thing isn’t quite what the real estate agent touted.

Condition White is no way to walk around in the dark in DC.


29 posted on 11/11/2015 3:48:58 AM PST by Covenantor ("Men are ruled-...by liars who passing refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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To: afraidfortherepublic
It would take an insane, blind robber to have the steely nerve and fortitude to go up against her Pharmaceutical Executive bearing.

Hark! Her staff is softly cheering in the dark.

30 posted on 11/11/2015 3:57:16 AM PST by MrBambaLaMamba (Obama - "I will stand with the Muslims")
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To: afraidfortherepublic
Attackers have stolen not only cellphones and money, but also a sense of security.

It's outrageous that the anointed ones have to be exposed to the little people's type of environment.

Maybe a federal program can be created to transport free of charge criminals overnight to and from areas away from D.C.

Oh.. and the new program would have to include a guarantee of minimum take with taxpayers making up the difference.

That sounds like the Establishment's solution.

31 posted on 11/11/2015 4:39:24 AM PST by WilliamofCarmichael (If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!)
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To: afraidfortherepublic
Her poodle, Lenzi, and Chihuahua mix, Pedro, get walks only during daylight hours.

Oh noes. Now she won't be able to leave dog feces for her neighbors under the cover of darkness.

BUT she's totally safe. DC STILL has some of the most restrictive anti-gun laws anywhere (maybe NYC and Chicago are worse, maybe)and everyone knows keeping law abiding citizens form carrying firearms for self defense makes them safer. The liberal logic - the more helpless you are the safer you are. Makes sense doesn't it (if you voted for 0bama). If your IQ is over room temperature gun control seems pretty stupid.

32 posted on 11/11/2015 4:44:33 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: 21twelve

Sounds like she had the phone up and talking on it. Obviously no excuse to get robbed, but I’m amazed at how people walk around with no awareness of what is going on around them while they are CONSTANTLY on their phones. I’m guessing the bad guys are looking for that.

Of course it really amazes me when they cross the street without looking - just yapping along.


I am a iPhone user and I agree with you. I have a long walk home (choosing walk over bus, for exercise) and I put my phone away, out of sight.

As for people walking and talking or texting — through a crowd, crossing streets, and driving — I put them in the moron class of humanity.


33 posted on 11/11/2015 4:46:45 AM PST by samtheman (I will build a great, great wall on our southern border... - DT)
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To: Covenantor
Condition White is no way to walk around in the dark in DC.

Color white is no condition to walk around most of DC either.

34 posted on 11/11/2015 4:47:12 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

0bama should be bursting his buttons with pride over the fact that he and his political and media allies have championed the criminal element to such an extent that the cops are reluctant to even arrest criminals any more.


35 posted on 11/11/2015 5:53:03 AM PST by euram
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To: 21twelve

“Sounds like she had the phone up and talking on it.”

My first thought.


36 posted on 11/11/2015 6:02:20 AM PST by moovova
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To: afraidfortherepublic

She should be walking at least one Great Dane and an American Staffordshire Terrier.


37 posted on 11/11/2015 6:10:35 AM PST by libstripper
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To: Mastador1

What breed? My two teacup love puppies are an 85 lb. Black Lab/Pit cross and a 110 lb. Great Dane.


38 posted on 11/11/2015 6:13:27 AM PST by libstripper
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To: libstripper

I was thiking a Rottweiler and a Malinois. A doberman and a German Shepherd would do just as well.


39 posted on 11/11/2015 6:14:26 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: afraidfortherepublic
I am having a hard time finding any sympathy for these folks who vote for or support the politicians who have foisted this socialistic disaster upon the rest of us.

Their ideological spawn has come back upon them.

Perhaps they will unlearn all that they think they have learned. Just...the hard way.

Libtards.

:-)

40 posted on 11/11/2015 6:43:05 AM PST by JEDI4S (I don't mean to cause trouble...it just happens naturally through the Force!)
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