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romanceordelusion t1_jaaz7jx wrote

Relatedly, if you’re dumb lost and need to really look at google maps, try to pop into a cvs or something to do so, not be out at night staring at your phone on the sidewalk. I also learn the routes to my house that are well transited, or have a lot of hotels, bars, and businesses open at night. Try to avoid walking home on quiet empty streets

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romanceordelusion t1_jaayqvl wrote

There’s also scams unfortunately where some folks ask for donations. If you want to donate, go to an orgs website. I can think of another recurring scam where a very nice young couple say they just moved in for law school and need cash for a car lock out. Unfortunately it’s hard to be nice in a city but just say no sorry.

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iidesune t1_jaavwg3 wrote

There were 4 homicides on Sunday. It seems like there's been an increase in the frequency of carjackings lately. Though I don't have access to all the data.

https://twitter.com/Killmoenetwork/status/1629955127418187783?t=iK3ixFkq76ur8FDoGtUCWw&s=19

What is clear, however, is that criminals perceive a total lack of serious consequences. As a result, I think carjackers see little risk in committing these carjackings. Especially for juveniles.

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