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Philadelphia is the most recent on the list of Democrat-led cities to be ravaged by looting and theft, following the implementation of minimally criminalized offenses.
Just this week, a handful of Philly businesses experienced mass looting, based on recent police reports.
Lululemon, Apple, and Footlocker were all hit by roughly 100 young looters. (Trending: Biden Breaks Texas Town’s All-Time Record)
New – Large-scale disturbances have erupted as vast crowds begin to riot and pillage numerous stores. In response to the escalating situation, a citywide rapid response has been activated.
🎥:rawalerts pic.twitter.com/uUo8eWaR8N
— Prince Carlton 🇺🇸 (@_PrinceCarlton_) September 27, 2023
Videos have been released showing the chaos of the events, as law enforcement attempts to arrest the offenders while others continue to loot around them.
The looting has come following the death of a driver who was concealing a knife when pulled over, ultimately causing the officer to believe it was a gun. Charges were dropped on the officer, and chaos, or what some might consider “peaceful protesting,” has ensued.
#BLM rioters also managed to break inside a Foot Locker store in downtown Philadelphia. Multiple stores were targeted for mass looting. pic.twitter.com/jyhULcdZHs
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) September 27, 2023
"Everybody keep yo phone out!"
Seeking another George Floyd moment, #BLM protesters tell one another to start recording after Philadelphia Police arrived to make arrests at the downtown mass looting. Video uploaded by @OSiiNT:pic.twitter.com/oEyKU3Mhwk
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) September 27, 2023
Videos were additionally released on Instagram when influencer Dayjia Blackwell, called “Meatball,” posted a livestream of the looting before being arrested by law enforcement.
Blackwell could be heard yelling “Free iPhones! Free iPhones,” while filming the theft. (Trending: 8 Undeniable Facts About Joe Biden)
Republican lawmakers and leaders around the country have become increasingly vocal in recent months regarding the rising crime in Blue-cities across the nation. Progressive policies have seemingly failed miserably, as many cities have become overwhelmed with homelessness, violent crime, and migrants.
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