It's one way to cut down the crime statistics

nothing to see here, move along, move along

Sacramento city attorney reportedly threatened to fine Target store for reporting theft crimes

The City of Sacramento, California’s legal department threatened to fine a popular retail store for public nuisance over numerous calls to police after thieves stole from its Land Park location multiple times, according to a report.

The Sacramento Bee reported that a person with knowledge of the warning who wanted to remain anonymous out of fear they could be retaliated against, said Sacramento officials warned they would issue an administrative fine to the Target at 2505 Riverside Boulevard in Land Park, during the past year.

A police spokesperson confirmed the location to the publication after being asked about the alleged warning.

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"Newsom keeps insisting that reports of theft are dropping – well now we know why. Not only are thieves let off without even a slap on the wrist, but now the victims are being threatened for even reporting crimes," California Assembly GOP Leader James Gallagher told Fox News Digital. "Everyone can see that Newsom’s pro-criminal policies are a failure – no matter how much his allies try to cover it up."

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In 2023, Target locations in Sacramento reportedly had 375 calls for service for theft, robbery and shoplifting, compared to the 80 crimes reported for theft, robbery and shoplifting by Sacramento police in 2023.

A lot of blue cities are doing this, it appears. Stop responding to calls — Portland, OR police, a victim in my immediate family was told, won’t turn out for even active car break-ins — and dispirited citizens soon stop bothering to report crimes. No reports, no crime — it’s a miracle!