Someone stole a suitcase belonging to Congressman Adam Schiff from his parked car this week. Here are the key points:
- Schiff’s luggage was stolen from his vehicle in a Washington D.C. parking garage
- The suitcase contained clothes Schiff planned to wear to an event for his Senate campaign
- It also had a book titled “How to Act Like a Human” inside
- Thieves in many cities are getting very bold, stealing from people and vehicles
Why would someone want to steal a politician’s belongings? Let’s take a closer look.
Congressman Has Suitcase Stolen
On Thursday, Congressman Adam Schiff was the victim of a theft in Washington D.C. His suitcase was taken from his car parked in a garage downtown. Schiff is a U.S. Representative from California.
The suitcase contained clothing Schiff planned to wear to a fancy fundraising event for his campaign to become a U.S. Senator. It also had a book inside with the title “How to Act Like a Human.”
Bold Thefts Increasing in Cities
Unfortunately, thefts and crimes like this are becoming more common in many major U.S. cities. Thieves are getting very bold – willing to break into vehicles and buildings to steal things.
In San Francisco, the situation is so bad that the city held a festival and party…for a public toilet! The toilet cost $200,000 to install and the “celebration” added another $800,000 in costs.
Crimes like car break-ins used to be rare. But now even politicians like Schiff are being targeted by brazen thieves looking for valuables.
Why Would Thieves Want Schiff’s Things?
You might wonder why a thief would want to take an elected official’s belongings. There could be a few reasons:
- They didn’t know whose suitcase it was and just saw something valuable to steal
- They specifically targeted Schiff due to their political views
- The book “How to Act Like a Human” caught their eye as something strange
Regardless of the motive, Schiff is undoubtedly frustrated to have his personal items and clothing stolen right before an important event.
Schiff Has Been Controversial Figure
Adam Schiff has been a controversial political figure over the past several years. As a Congressman, he claimed to have evidence proving President Trump colluded with Russia. However, that evidence never emerged.
Schiff also made lots of allegations about Trump’s connections to Russia and Putin that did not turn out to be true based on investigations. This led to him being criticized by conservatives.
So it’s possible the theft could have been motivated by the thief’s political leanings, whether liberal or conservative. Or it may have simply been a random crime of opportunity.
Cities Need Stricter Law Enforcement?
The increasing boldness of criminals is causing many to call for stricter law enforcement in cities like San Francisco and Washington D.C. Having even high-profile figures like Schiff getting robbed indicates the problem is widespread.
If petty crimes keep escalating, it could drive more residents and businesses out of urban areas. Lawmakers may be forced to pass tougher penalties to crack down on thefts, break-ins, and other property crimes.
Do you think cities should take stronger action to deter criminals and prevent crimes like Vehicle break-ins? Or is this just an unavoidable consequence of metropolitan living that residents have to accept? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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