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Old 04-21-2024, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive View Post
Agreed. In Minnesota any shoplifting theft under $1000 is a misdemeanor. You can report it but due to police shortages and the proliferation of other more serious crimes (in the eyes of law enforcement anyway) following up on misdemeanors is seen as a waste of time.

We Villagers are extraordinarily lucky to have the law enforcement we have.
That is such a shame our country and laws are so soft. There is no fear of doing wrong.

We have lost faith.