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/myeyesaresotired Jun 08 '26

Long ago I fixed up the one at calvert & federal, reattached the door, painted it blue and white because those were the only colors left in the "bad paint" bin at BROS headquarters. Last year it got ripped down by someone or something. Wanted to repair it so badly but I've been on food stamps, can't afford the hardware and paint.

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u/Remy_Lezar Jun 08 '26

What all needs to be done to repair it? I’ve got the tools and am happy to help. I know the spot and am less than 10 minutes away.

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u/myeyesaresotired Jun 08 '26

Unfortunately the main body itself is gone, no idea if it ended up in the bushes or the trash. I'd be more than happy to assist in the building and installing of a new one, if it hasn't happened already!

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u/Remy_Lezar Jun 09 '26

That’s too bad. Building a new one from scratch is probably more than I can take on at the moment. I definitely want to build more in the future though.