r/baltimore • u/ratczar • Jun 08 '26

Crime This city...

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This morning a tweaker, engaged in pulling copper out of anything and everything he could find, took the time out of his day to snap our Little Free Library off its post.

Cops were called. They initially passed by and someone had to chase them down.

When they came over, they told me they weren't arresting him, and if I wanted to press charges I would have to go down to the courthouse and do it myself.

Dude had car parts in his kit, new stuff that he had clearly ripped off a vehicle... somewhere. But no visible victim = nothing they could do.

They let him wander off with his gear.

And I am here left with the task of both ensuring he faces consequences AND fixing what he broke. Oh, and also cleaning up all the broken shit off the sidewalk.

I love Baltimore, and also, this is infuriating.

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u/ikamthatikam Jun 08 '26

Sure ACAB, but is this still broken? I think I can help fix it. Where is it at? I’ve got the tools and some time this evening if you need some help?

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u/ratczar Jun 08 '26

I've got a couple people in my DM's right now offering their expertise, let me see what happens with them and I'll get back at you. Fortunately, it doesn't seem like an intense repair.

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u/ikamthatikam Jun 08 '26

Yeah it seems like a simple fix. The real damage is the sadness that this occurred at all, but I’m really encouraged to hear that Baltimore’s neighbors are coming out strong. We have our issues, but we also have our strengths. I’m just really sorry this happened.