California store owners break the rules by actually stopping a criminal | Washington Examiner
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Store owners in Stockton, California, are under investigation for allegedly assaulting an attempted robber. How the situation got to this point illustrates the broken system of crime-ridden, Democrat-controlled cities.
A man had robbed a 7-Eleven store at least two times in the past couple of days, according to authorities. An employee whom the man threatened to shoot reported both incidents to the police, as one is supposed to do.
Stockton has long been one of the most dangerouscities in America, however, and the understaffed Stockton Police Department prioritizes more serious 911 calls. Though the department's headquarters sits across the street from the 7-Eleven, the owners were on their own as the man arrived a third time to exploit their helplessness.
In a now-viral video, the masked man is seen pushing items off of the shelves and into a trash can. He talks aggressively to the owners and repeatedly reaches into his back pocket, claiming to have a "strap," or gun. A bystander is heard telling the owners that there's "nothing you can do" and to "let him go."
One owner approaches the would-be thief anyway and pulls him to the ground while another begins striking him several times with a wooden stick. Wailing under the blows, the suspect eventually yells, "OK!" and stops resisting. There have been no reports of significant injuries.
And just like that, these store owners did more to protect themselves and their property than their ineffectual government would. The pro-criminal system has now snapped into action as they face possible charges for "assault." Like clockwork, local media have begun grossly sympathizing with the crybaby suspect.
"Leaving with bruised legs, the man's only break was [a bystander] deciding to take off his shop owner hat and stop the man's suffering," a television station said.
"Frustration does not justify violence," wrote the editorial board of the Modesto Bee, falsely implying that there was nothing threatening about the situation. "Street justice may be popular in movies or among frustrated citizens, but it has no place in a society governed by the rule of law," they preached.
Since when was Stockton governed by the rule of law? The rule of law would have prevented this entire incident. Residents would be less inclined to take matters into their own hands if they felt safer and more confident that their rights will be upheld. But as the paper admits, "Petty theft often doesn't get the cops' attention, and if a thief is arrested, the punishment handed out in court typically is light."
If officials have so little time and resources on their hands, they should not waste them on this flimsy "assault" case. Still, this is how things work under the perverse social norms of liberal crime havens. You are supposed to submit to lawlessness, and if you break that unspoken rule, your every action is subject to intense scrutiny.
Hudson Crozier is a summer 2023 Washington Examiner fellow.
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Figures.
So sad.
Criminals just take what they want and people are supposed to just accept it.
I hope enough public outrage occurs that the local DA will NOT press any charges against store owners trying to protect their property.
And if he is stupid enough to do so, hope he gets recalled or ousted through an election.
Criminals feel free to take up to $950 worth of stuff since it will merely be a misdemeanor if ever even charged, ain't Cali great like that!
You're assuming these geniuses are doing math when they walk through the doors. That seems generous.
I am just banking on them having the ability to read a price tag on what they boost!
He was probably thinking about his poor children who had nothing to smoke at home.
And that's why working class people are fleeing from those places,....
Ridiculous. Does that stupidity apply to coming into one's home and starting to steal stuff too? It is Californistan
I don't think it applies to home thefts.
But who knows what will happen depending on the local DA?
The criminals might get lucky and get one of those Soros-backed idiots.
Authorities said the partially masked man had reportedly stolen from the store before. A Stockton police station is just across the street from the store, which may have contributed to the frustration of the store clerks. But again, we don’t know that, shouldn’t assume that and even if this were the case, frustration over theft on commercial property is not a justification for violence, in the eyes of the law.
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I’m shocked, that with the Biden economy raising all boats, that anyone feels the need to steal retail items. Maybe it’s just the tobacco tax out there.
I agree there comes a time when the beating can stop. But I don’t see anything in the video that I think warrants criminal charges for the guys doing the beating.
First, the guy just wasn’t hurt very badly. It looks more like he’s getting a spanking than a proper beating. Second, though they were likely caught up in the heat of the moment, they did stop when prompted.
It would be dishonest to characterize what this criminal was doing as a minor offense. He committed Robbery.
So you don’t need to show a gun. You just need to try to make people think you have one and that you will use it.
This is not a misdemeanor. In California, as in most places, Robbery is a felony. What’s more, it’s considered a violent felony, which adds extra penalties, but it also makes it clear that this idiot was committing a violent act. Something wrong with fighting back?
Something about the spin on this story smells very bad.
The far right Washington Examiner is well known for getting stories intentionally wrong.
Were I the store owner I would have tuned the asshole up as well.
No doubt Russian bots are involved.....
Likely just a right wing spin doctor with a hate for all things California.
Hudson Crozier is a conservative Texas student known for stretching the truth.
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Ahhh, I see... you're so up on things!
This independent centrist tends to do the research.
So, just to be clear, you self-identify as an independent centrist?.....
Have never been a member of any political party.
Have you ever voted anything other than the same party?
I would say that's probably a no...
So much for independent centrist
There are other sources, use Google.
It's all in the implications.
The store owner is "under investigation."
So what? It's not like they've convened a congressional committee.
The guy beat someone up. That warrants at least some level of inquiry to make sure it is what it looks like.
I just watched the video.
I would say the thief is mentally ill, particularly since he was evidently unarmed. Who thinks they can load up a garbage can with stolen goods and just wheel it out in front of 2 male employees that are as big as he is?
Nonetheless I dont think the employees had much choice but to beat him. Who knows what he would have done if they tried to stop him without subduing him?
They should have called the cops though.
There is a police station across the street but theft isn’t a priority.
Only in a liberal shithole will one be punished for protecting your business and stopping a crime.
Way to go dumbasses.