Thieves Know the Way to San Jose: It Sucks Out There
We just received this e-mail from a TTAC commentator’s friend in the SJPD.
Just finished working 6 shifts in San Jose. I can say from the front lines, stolen cars, burglaries, vandalism and theft are significantly up from where they were a few years ago. The bad times are back. I recommend you exercise higher than normal precautions regarding the security of your property and person. This story is just one example. It probably won’t make the papers but on one shift we had four trucks where the catalytic converters were stolen. Go figure. I also took more than the usual rate of stolen car reports. And if you think they’re stealing luxury cars, think again. The cars stolen were all worth between $300 and $4000. They were all parked on public streets in front of residences. Robberies are up. People are hungry and mean again. Take care and be safe out there.
[Update: Oops, time for a reading comprehension lesson. Sorry for the confusion.]More by Robert Farago
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psarhjinian> I don't have time nor interest to solve other peoples problems. Also -- solving them in probably one of the most corrupt cities in the United States is really not my problem either. I have enough of a job keeping a roof over my head & my wife's head, taking care of my rapidly aging parents and managing our own lives. My work towards solving the problem(s) has been voting independently at every election for neither of the major parties, for the candidate I thought would be best for the future of my city & country. Beyond voting, paying taxes (if calculated, I'm sure total taxes are > 50% of my salary), and donating to homeless shelters I honestly don't have time to do any more. After putting up with the city for my entire life (over 30 years) and paying taxes since being 16, it's time to give up & move on.