‘Smash-and-grab’ crimes: why some US cities are seeing a spree - CNN
Nov 23, 2021 · A spree of brazen “smash-and-grab” crimes has plagued upscale stores in San Francisco, Los Angeles and other cities, with mobs of thieves making off with luxury goods to resell.
New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car …
Aug 17, 2024 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills that aims to crack down on smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, making it easier to go after repeat shoplifters and auto thieves and increase penalties for those running professional reselling schemes.
California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 ... - Associated Press News
Sep 15, 2023 · Retailers in California and in cities elsewhere around the U.S., including Chicago and Minneapolis, have recently been targeted by large-scale thefts when groups of people show up in groups for mass shoplifting events or to enter …
Governor Newsom signs “smash-and-grab” bill to strengthen …
Sep 12, 2024 · SACRAMENTO – Finalizing the complete package of historic bills to crack down on retail and property crime, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1960 by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to create steeper felony penalties for large-scale felony theft offenses.
Stiffer penalties for smash-and-grab retail thefts signed ... - CBS News
Sep 12, 2024 · Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday.
What to know about new California laws to reduce retail theft
Aug 16, 2024 · Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills that aims to crack down on smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, making it easier to go after repeat shoplifters...
Smash-and-grab robbers coordinated crimes on social media.
Jul 30, 2024 · Eight people involved in a string of high-end “smash-and-grab” robberies across Southern California were sentenced to state prison, the result of a multi-agency effort designed to tackle a rash...
Dozens of smash and grab robbers hit a Nordstrom in LA on Saturday - NPR
Aug 14, 2023 · The Los Angeles Police Department said a "mob of criminals" ransacked a Nordstrom department store in Topanga on Saturday, stealing more than $300,000 worth of products in broad daylight.
California governor signs a bill bringing back ... - Associated Press News
Sep 12, 2024 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies that have fueled voter frustration across the state.
California Makes Largest-ever Investment to Combat Smash-and …
Sep 14, 2023 · SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime — $267,118,293 — was awarded unanimously by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to 55 local law enforcement agencies across California.