Crime & Safety
Viral Smash-And-Grab Videos Fuel Calls For Crackdown In Southern California
These incidents, often caught on video and involving repeat offenders, have stirred public outrage and demands for action.
August 18, 2023
Southern California residents are distressed by a string of thefts stretching back over recent years and are now calling on lawmakers to crack down on the thieves.
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Last week, nearly $300,000 worth of goods were stolen from Yves Saint Laurent during a flash mob robbery in Glendale. Police said that a massive group stormed the YSL store in the Americana, making off with the stolen goods before fleeing in around 20 different cars.
These incidents, often caught on video and involving repeat offenders, have stirred public outrage and demands for action. However, prosecuting these thieves has proven complex due to the implications of Proposition 47.
Find out what's happening in Temeculafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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