And they’re telling all the criminals what’s coming
A family visiting San Francisco from Missouri had their rental car broken into and ransacked in the same area where authorities held a news conference Thursday to announce new ways to combat car burglaries — an ongoing problem that has plagued the city in recent years.
Lindsey Dobbelare and her family wanted to drive over the famed Golden Gate Bridge, and pulled over to explore a park they spotted on the way. She told FOX San Francisco they had parked their vehicle for only five minutes.
“We pulled over, parked, got out, did a little sightseeing and when we came back we had our back glass shattered out,” she said.
Missing were the family’s backpacks, passports, electronics, and $1,000 worth of jewelry.
My favorite part is how they said they wouldn’t let it ruin their vacation. Heck, they shouldn’t, because if you visit San Fran you should expect this (stay tuned for the next post for a ruined vacation)
Just as the Dobbelares were assessing the damage to their rental, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins held a press conference Thursday on the problem.
Scott said the Police Department will begin using “bait cars,” which are intended to lure thieves and repeat offenders. Additional funds for police overtime will allow for more patrols in popular tourist areas like the Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street and Fisherman’s Wharf, the city announced.
“We have gotten to a point in San Francisco where people didn’t even fear being arrested. They didn’t think anything would happen once the DA’s office took over the case,” said Jenkins. “They didn’t think there was going to be any meaningful consequence. They have to learn. We’re trying to reinstall in San Francisco, not only will you be caught, but when you’re prosecuted there will be a consequence for that behavior.”
First off, now all the criminals know what’s going on and will be on the alert. Second, this is not a new issue, it’s been getting worse and worse for decades. Residents all know their cars can be broken into (and stolen). Many have taken to leaving them unlocked and leaving notes. Third, I’ll believe the city is serious when they start arresting and prosecuting. What’s this whole “consequences” stuff? Should be talking about doing some jail time.
In a statement, Mayor London Breed supported efforts to prosecute thieves who prey on “residents and visitors.”
“People should not fear having their cars broken into, whether they are running down the street for errands or visiting our incredible City for the first time,” she said. “San Francisco can and should be a safe and welcoming place for all.”
The rich residents who live in San Fran and the surrounding areas must be putting pressure on Breed and the people who “run” San Fran. Perhaps a bigwig had their car vandalized. Maybe the rich business owners are tired of the issue.
ZERO sympathy for clueless fools who think they can get out of San Francisco without becoming a crime victim. San Francisco’s crime problem is no secret. Limiting awareness of current events, by only going to the MSM, is a huge clue in this case.
When we had our 1978 orange-red MGB — cute car, but an electrical disaster — we decided that it would be wiser to simply leave it unlocked rather than have some [insert slang term for the anus here] slash the ragtop to get in. Of course, we didn’t leave valuables in it — not that we had a lot of valuables back then — and crime wasn’t as bad in the mid-to-late 1980s, so . . . .
“Scott said the Police Department will begin using “bait cars,” which are intended to lure thieves and repeat offenders. Additional funds for police overtime will allow for more patrols in popular tourist areas like the Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street and Fisherman’s Wharf, the city announced.”
ummm.. so give us more money!! to the same city council that voted to defund the cops. I say.. defund them more. Show us how a city without cops can live in pure peace and harmony.
We know from being told that crime is only because there are cops around.
I remember when Bait Cars were used in East St Louis by Illinois State Police- unmarked family style vehicle with a pair of male and female officers. When confronted by robbers, they shot the bad guys. I guess that would be frowned on today.
ya. That’s called laying in ambush and has been illegal everywhere in the USA since Bonnie and Clyde were taken out.
Incredible= “I cannot believe it”. Oddly a very appropriate description.