In a new (to me) and shocking twist to the seemingly daily tales of “shoplifters” gathering en masse at stores in blue cities and states and taking off with carts full (or arms full) of merchandise, the latest such “flash mob” of thugs and thieves reportedly assaulted security guards with bear spray at a Los Angeles Nordstrom’s. Apparently, bear spray has been used in these crimes previously.
The band of organized criminals rushed the store on Saturday and gathered up anything that wasn’t nailed down before taking off. The video has gone viral.
According to the LAPD, at least one of these criminals assaulted two Nordstrom security guards with bear spray.
Dozens of thieves looted a Nordstrom store in California on Saturday when a mob descended on the store inside the Westfield Topanga mall in the Canoga Park area of Los Angeles at around 4 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said in posts on X, formerly Twitter.. . . . The thieves used bear spray on two security guards who confronted them, the LAPD told NBC Los Angeles.They made off with up to $100,000 worth of goods, the LAPD said.
This is not stealing a loaf of bread to feed your children; this is organized crime. With armed robbery and some degree of assault as added incarceration bonuses. Well, it would if it weren’t Los Angeles in Gruesome Newsom’s Californian dystopia where criminals run rampant, while law-abiding citizens live in constant fear.
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass mumbled some appropriately ‘outraged’ words that have no meaning at all since the only words any law-abiding citizen wants to hear is that these criminals will be rounded up and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Newsweek continues:
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a statement about the incident on Saturday evening, saying police would work to find the people responsible and prevent similar incidents in the future.”What happened today at the Nordstrom in the Topanga Mall is absolutely unacceptable,” Bass said.”Those who committed these acts, and acts like it, in neighboring areas must be held accountable. The Los Angeles Police Department will continue to work to not only find those responsible for this incident but to prevent these attacks on retailers from happening in the future.”
Maybe, though, since this is California, this weak as water statement of nothingness is just what they want to hear, just what they voted for and expect. Holding criminals “accountable” in California seems to mean going through the motions when a particular crime goes viral . . . until the storm passes and even fake posturing is no longer needed.
The Times of San Diego has more:
The heist was similar to what Glendale police described as a “flash mob” that struck the Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana at Brand mall in Glendale at about 4:50 p.m. Tuesday.“The suspects stole clothing and other merchandise before fleeing on foot and leaving the location in numerous vehicles,” Glendale Police Department Sgt. Victor Jackson said. “While still under investigation, the estimated loss is approximately $300,000.”“These ‘flash mob’ burglaries involve a large, coordinated group of individuals simultaneously rushing into the store, overwhelming staff and taking it over,” Jackson added. “The suspects grab as much merchandise as possible before fleeing in multiple vehicles.”
If only there were something that could be done about this. You know like arrest every single one, prosecute to the full extent of the law, and incarcerate them all for their crimes. Not only would they not be free to continue their organized crime sprees but others would think twice before following their example.
Needless to say, people had thoughts.
Here’s the text of the above tweet:
Nordstrom CFO (Catherine Smith) picks up the phone this next week.CFO: Hello?Nordstrom’s Insurance Company: Hello Catherine, This is Jack from Fancy Store Insurance Company. We saw the latest video on Twitter/X showing absolute chaos and mass shoplifting in your LA store. I am sure you know what I am going to say next.CFO: How many more days before you cancel our California insurance coverage?Insurance Company: We already canceled it. You can speak with our legal department if you have any questions or concerns. (Hangs up)CFO: Hello?…
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