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Newsom signs bill to resume harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill that restores tough criminal penalties for those involved in the grand theft schemes and burglary sprees that continue to vex voters across the state. Under the new law, prosecutors will be required to impose tougher penalties on anyone who damages or destroys property worth more than […]

Teens Smash-and-Grab Three 7-Elevens Hours After Newsom Signed Crime Bill

Dozens of teenagers targeted multiple 7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles in a brazen spree on Friday, just hours after California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a series of bills aimed at cracking down on robberies in the crime-ridden state. About 20 to 30 young people broke into three 7-Eleven stores within a two-mile radius, stole […]

California thieves strike 3 7-Eleven stores in under 20 minutes hours after Gavin Newsom signed ‘landmark’ package to curb smash-and-grab crime

A group of California bicyclists attacked three 7-Eleven stores in less than 20 minutes, just hours after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed a “landmark” bill to crack down on retail theft. On Friday night, about 20 thieves on bicycles targeted convenience stores two miles apart in the Hollywood area. According to NBC Los Angelesciting the […]

Newsom signs package seeking to curb smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts, shoplifting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed 10 bipartisan bills aimed at reducing robbery and property crimes and increasing penalties for repeat offenders and those who run professional resale schemes. The Democratic governor was joined by a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers, business leaders and local officials at a Home Depot store in San Jose. […]

Chicago smash-and-grab crew hits Prada store as city prepares for DNC

With just over a week to go until the Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins in the Windy City, a brazen group of thieves took to the streets of Chicago and ransacked luxury retailer Prada. According to Chicago police, a group of three to four assailants smashed through the glass front doors of the luxury retailer […]

Masked crooks use sledgehammers in smash-and-grab at ritzy Conn. jewelry store

Shocking video footage shows two masked thieves using sledgehammers to destroy a Connecticut jewelry store in a brazen raid. video Westport police released It begins with a quiet scene at Lux, Bond, and Green on Main Street around 3:10 p.m. on a Thursday, with only a few people in a room inside. Suddenly, two scammers, […]