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Los Angeles Mayor Organizes Task Force to Crack Down on Flash-Mob Retail Burglaries

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Los Angeles Mayor Organizes Task Force to Crack Down on Flash-Mob Retail Burglaries
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a news conference in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 2023. Mayor Karen Bass via Facebook/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Los Angeles-area law enforcement and city officials are ramping up efforts to combat the spike in flash-mob burglaries that have struck several stores around the region in the past few weeks.

Mayor Karen Bass announced the formation of an Organized Retail Crime Task Force Aug. 17, calling the rash of thefts “unacceptable” during a news conference.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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