Originally Posted by ChicagoNative (Post 1985223)

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised that crime happens at the squares, or anywhere else in the villages.

The summer riots of 2020 were a super-spreader event for a crime wave that has infected the nation, particularly in our cities. Lawlessness begets lawlessness. That coupled with the anti-cop sentiment, official notices from mayors to basically stand down, and lack of consequences has resulted in thugs running the streets with impunity. It was only a matter of time before the chaos crept into the leafy suburban areas here.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1984988)

My answer to topspinmo is the same answer to you.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1984820)

Wonder why we didnt see the news in the Sun?

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 1984865)

Seriously, dark skinned in a description is just stupid political correctness. Either say or don't say what their description is, but this is ridiculous. That said, sorry to hear this, we've already done business there, it's a nice jewelry store.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 1985233)

What to destroy the carefully crafted TV Land image as "friendliest city in the universe" and "Disneyland for seniors". Quiet......you will wake up the mesmerized zombies to REALITY.

Originally Posted by waynehal55 (Post 1985203)

Fox35 news out of Orlando had an article about this on their website.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1984731)

Copied from the other news source;
"Thieves use sledgehammer to break into Brownwood jewelry store



Three thieves are being sought after they used a sledgehammer to break through a door at a jewelry store in The Villages.

The burglary occurred at about 2 a.m. July 30 at the Brownwood Jewelers at 2696 Torch Lake Drive, located near the City Fire restaurant at Brownwood Paddock Square.

Once inside, the suspects used the sledgehammer to smash several jewelry cases, according to the Wildwood Police Department. One of the suspects filled black trash bags with an unknown amount of jewelry before fleeing the scene in a possible Infiniti
Suspect 1 –0.

The police have released the following descriptions of the suspects:


Suspect 1- A tall, skinny, dark-skinned male, wearing a black face mask, gray hoodie, white joggers, black sneakers and utility gloves.

Suspect 2 – A skinny, dark-skinned male, wearing glasses, black face mask, black hoodie, black track pants, gray sneakers and utility gloves

Suspect 3 – A heavy set, dark-skinned male, wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, black pants, black sneakers, and blue utility gloves

If you have any information regarding the identities of these suspects, contact Detective Clarkson at (352) 661-6908."

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1984983)

I doubt that this was conjecture. Would people be reluctant to think they were white?

Originally Posted by Sherry8bal (Post 1985267)

Because the Sun only prints FLUFF - nothing that is negative.

Originally Posted by birdawg (Post 1985222)

You would think with all the availability for dark skin people to work in television commercials there would be no need to break the law.

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative (Post 1985223)

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised that crime happens at the squares, or anywhere else in the villages.

The summer riots of 2020 were a super-spreader event for a crime wave that has infected the nation, particularly in our cities. Lawlessness begets lawlessness. That coupled with the anti-cop sentiment, official notices from mayors to basically stand down, and lack of consequences has resulted in thugs running the streets with impunity. It was only a matter of time before the chaos crept into the leafy suburban areas here.