Colorado Ace Hardware store owner Todd Erwin relays his escalating struggle with thieves as lawlessness wreaks havoc on his state.
Todd Erwin said retail crime is rocking his Colorado Ace Hardware store daily, and the problem that once consisted of petty thieves and small shoplifting has since escalated into something much worse.Erwin, whose family has owned Ace Hardware stores for generations, said what used to be recurring petty theft has since become much bolder and more organized, with criminals bringing along tools to get away with larger items.– cell phones, getaway vehicles, working against our management team.
Erwin added that thieves bringing in weapons is "definitely a concern" for his employees, but said that hiring security to keep watch would be "extremely expensive." Bartiromo reported that Jefferson County, Colorado, where Erwin's store is located, has experienced an 80% year-over-year crime hike, and the pandemic of lawlessness is wreaking havoc on more stores than his.Todd Erwin's Colorado Ace Hardware store has seen an uptick in theft as the community sees a relentless spike in crime.
"I'd like to talk to the governor. I'd like to see legislation change. They've basically decriminalized theft. Anything less than $2,000 is a misdemeanor. Unfortunately, the law enforcement have their hands strapped as well… if they are able to apprehend these suspects, they write them a ticket, let them walk, and they're stealing [again] that afternoon," he said.receive pushback for giving the thieves a platform that enables them to sell goods stolen from the store.
Just another story about the cause and effect relationship between Democratically controlled cities and states and increasing crime and thefts. It’s happening everywhere, but people still vote blue, so it must be acceptable to them.
Is there business is no one to helping, please help!
When the authority will helping to stores to stopping the vandalism.
Criminals are the problem
What is the 8th Commandment?
Colorado needs to vote for Republicans, needs to reform their laws to make these offenses a felony, need prosecutors that will prosecute and judges that will sentence criminals to jail. To start, vote for Republicans.
You voted for this..!
Why not, Wall Street does it every day with naked shorts nothing happens the way I see it basically a free for all!
Elections have consequences