"Smash and Grab"

[Hollie_Rollie]

I was at my AD today. Cases totally empty. This was the first time I was at my AD and there wasn’t even so much as a lady Datejust or Cellini in the case.


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[sleddog]

Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

I was at my AD today. Cases totally empty. This was the first time I was at my AD and there wasn’t even so much as a lady Datejust or Cellini in the case.


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The new norm it seems, and it isn't a regional problem, but a global one...
Seems the old saying, 'It's not what you know, but who you know!'. Applies.

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by ThornappleWatch

My AD now has a "buzz in" door system; the owner also discreetly carry's

In today’s political climate, If the owner shoots anyone he can be on trial for a whole list of charges. It’s a crazy world where criminal rights trumps those of law abiding citizens.


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[RDT-G23]

"Stack 'em like cord wood".

[Old Geezer]

We were at Bal Harbor Shops down in FL recently. We had to wait to enter the Goyard store. They were keeping the door locked and only allowing 2, maybe 3 customers in at a time. The man at the door looked more like a bouncer than a concierge
The door at the Rolex store was open. Imagine criminals stealing the display only pieces with no movements and getting caught. Oh the irony

[aczaja10]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

If someone is organizing these big mobs (40-80) people to do things like this it should be prosecuted as domestic terrorism. Goes way beyond shoplifting.

Spot on.

[tquieng]

In some city is not "against the law to steal less than $800" - ie they will not arrest you- no wonder people are getting more bold-

[rom33]

It’s a crazy world where criminal rights trumps those of law abiding citizens.

Can someone please explain how we’ve arrived to this level of law and order?

[RolexRon456]

It’s sad that the 10-40 perpetrators are almost never caught. I doubt a single person who gets his watch stolen would get any justice in our current climate.

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by RolexRon456

It’s sad that the 10-40 perpetrators are almost never caught. I doubt a single person who gets his watch stolen would get any justice in our current climate.

In Saudi Arabia, the punishment for theft is amputation of the right hand. A law like that would definitely deter some of these thieves in the U.S. imagine the stigma of walking around without a hand. Everyone is going to know your crime.


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[RDT-G23]

Originally Posted by rlx123

In Saudi Arabia, the punishment for theft is amputation of the right hand. A law like that would definitely deter some of these thieves in the U.S. imagine the stigma of walking around without a hand. Everyone is going to know your crime.


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Sure would.

[Giantpact]

They will end up grabbing dummies , lol.

[HogwldFLTR]

Rolex watch are very popular and easy to sell on the web. It makes sense to hide them away with all the theft that is endemic.

[Kelvin Knight]

I recall a pretty serious spate of them orchestrated by a highly organized criminal element throughout Southern California a few years ago. AD’s in South Coast Plaza, Century City Mall (pre-facelift) we’re amongst those hit.

[Doc Savage]

Originally Posted by rlx123

In Saudi Arabia, the punishment for theft is amputation of the right hand. A law like that would definitely deter some of these thieves in the U.S. imagine the stigma of walking around without a hand. Everyone is going to know your crime.

Having worked in US Law Enforcement for more than 20 years, I'll take our system (even with its flaws) over Saudi Arabia's any day of the week.

Be careful what you wish for.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by rlx123

In Saudi Arabia, the punishment for theft is amputation of the right hand. A law like that would definitely deter some of these thieves in the U.S. imagine the stigma of walking around without a hand. Everyone is going to know your crime.

Unfortunately, society 'seems' to be headed to where it is becoming more politically incorrect to severely punish criminals.

And so the crime rate rises . . . and increased physical dangers to the rest of us too.

There was a story out of California just last night on the news about the severity of these smash and grabs in various cities on the U.S. west coast. The stolen goods are being moved quite a ways away (states away) to be sold.
Big time, well organized criminal activity.

Rant over.

[OYptL]

749.00 with no repercussions = more votes from the thugs.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by ap1

There is a waiting list to do a smash and grab I heard

I heard you need to smash and grab some jewelry first before you can come back and grab the Rolexes...

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

Having worked in US Law Enforcement for more than 20 years, I'll take our system (even with its flaws) over Saudi Arabia's any day of the week.

Be careful what you wish for.

Thank you!

[RJM25R]

Originally Posted by wilsdorfndavis

i heard you need to smash and grab some jewelry first before you can come back and grab the rolexes...

🤣

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

Having worked in US Law Enforcement for more than 20 years, I'll take our system (even with its flaws) over Saudi Arabia's any day of the week.

Be careful what you wish for.

You’d have to work in law enforcement in Saudi also in order to make that an informed judgement. If you are referring to sharia law, then I am against it.

Since you’ve worked in law enforcement, care to give us one good solution in how to stop these smash and grab or the looting in some of our cities? It’s getting to be unsafe for the law abiding citizens and business owners in these cities. I can tell you that nothing take precedence over the safety of my family and I will do anything to ensure that.


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[Jack T]

This is a far deeper problem than just Rolex or random burglaries. There appears to be a growing disrespect for civility, rule of law, the judicial process, the growing presence of Antifa in our cities, and similar anarchy like behavior in response to events that special interest groups disagree with.

[rlx123]

I was in NYC a few months ago and there were 20-30 ATV and dirt bike riders doing stunts in traffic. They were blocking traffic preventing people from passing through. One motorist got frustrated and honked at them and in retaliation they kicked his car. The police didn’t do anything to stop them.


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[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by rlx123

I was in NYC a few months ago and there were 20-30 ATV and dirt bike riders doing stunts in traffic. They were blocking traffic preventing people from passing through. One motorist got frustrated and honked at them and in retaliation they kicked his car. The police didn’t do anything to stop them.


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Yup. Happens all the time in Philadelphia. And if you were to accidentally hit one of them because they don’t adhere to any traffic laws (or any law for that matter) you’ll be doxxed, marched on, and probably fired from your job.

Why I sold my house in the city for an extreme profit and got the heck out!


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[RolexRon456]

Originally Posted by Jack T

This is a far deeper problem than just Rolex or random burglaries. There appears to be a growing disrespect for civility, rule of law, the judicial process, the growing presence of Antifa in our cities, and similar anarchy like behavior in response to events that special interest groups disagree with.

Agree. It’s a matter of time before something really bad happens during a smash and grab. Then maybe the government will have the balls to do something.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by Jack T

This is a far deeper problem than just Rolex or random burglaries. There appears to be a growing disrespect for civility, rule of law, the judicial process, the growing presence of Antifa in our cities, and similar anarchy like behavior in response to events that special interest groups disagree with.

Most of the time backed by the media. So yes, definitely a bigger problem


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[Al1969]

Originally Posted by RolexRon456

Agree. It’s a matter of time before something really bad happens during a smash and grab. Then maybe the government will have the balls to do something.

Agree. People may just start fighting back against the thugs.

[LA_LEC]

This can't go on forever unchecked - Trump would have never let it get this far.