Two weeks ago two well-known shopping centers in the South Charlotte area were targeted by smash-and-grab thieves.
According to local media, on Saturday morning September 7 there was an unfamiliar sight at the Park Road Shopping Center as crews cleaned up in front of a number of store that had broken windows and smashed in front doors.
The thieves left a wave of damage behind. In security footage from Dolce Lusso, you can see the suspects smashing in the glass door and going after the cash register. This took place Saturday morning.
Since most retailers are paid via credit and debit cards, the thieves apparently didn't get much for their effort.
CMPD hasn't asked for the public's help or announced arrests of any suspects.
Local news reports that in total five storefronts in the Park Road Shopping Center were broken into overnight.
The properties Suraez Bakery, BikeSource, Orangetheory, Bluemercury, and Dolce Lusso.
Surveillance video from Dolce Lusso obtained by local media shows two cars pull in front of the store. Four masked people exit the cars and begin trying to break in the glass door.
The second shopping center was Ballantyne Village and it is believed to be the same crooks.
Recently Edens the Park Road Shopping Center management apparently demanded that CMPD remove the remotely operated "Watch Tower" from the property citing the appearance of a crime problem.
Additional Back Ground
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) uses mobile watch towers, also known as surveillance or camera towers, to provide elevated vantage points for officers to monitor large events and areas for criminal activity.
These towers are equipped with advanced surveillance technology and can be used for various purposes, such as enhanced crowd monitoring during events like the holiday celebrations, or to get an extended view of a crime scene.
Purpose of CMPD Watch Towers
Enhanced Observation: Towers provide a higher vantage point, allowing officers to see over crowds or long distances and monitor for specific behaviors or individuals.
Crime Prevention: The presence of a watch tower can deter criminal activity and help prevent potential incidents.
Incident Response: In serious incidents, like major crashes or car chases, a watch tower can offer a strategic view for police to assess the situation and track individuals.
Types and Use
Mobile Towers: CMPD utilizes mobile watch towers, which can be deployed to different locations as needed for specific events or incidents.
Surveillance Technology: These towers are equipped with advanced surveillance systems, including cameras, to provide comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
Event Management: Watch towers are used to support operations during large public gatherings and events, providing improved situational awareness and safety.
Smoke and Mirrors....
ReplyDeleteNever manned, and if the generator ain’t running then it’s just decoration.
DeleteThose towers are for optics and don’t provide anything further.
ReplyDeleteI park my car by them since there are cameras on them.
DeleteBasically mobile cameras.
What does one get from a smash and grab at Orange Theory? These are not society’s brightest people.
ReplyDeleteWho cares. This is what the rich liberals off Park Rd want, let them reap what they sow.
ReplyDeleteRobert Redford dying reminded me of a story from long ago.P.J.Anderson stopped Redford for speeding on I85 one morning.Redford said he was on his way to High Point to buy some furniture for one of his houses. I asked PJ what did you say to him and he said I'M letting you go and I loved you in Jeremiah Johnson.
ReplyDeleteAmazing story!
DeleteAnother one bites the dust
ReplyDeleteMaybe if Medic responds faster, we’d have fewer gunshot victims. At this point, we’re in a race for next Fed intervention. Detroit, St Louis, Chicago, or Charloot?
We still have Medic?
DeleteStop complaining on here. Go stand out there for us.
ReplyDeleteCedar, do a story about Gary McFaddens betrayal.
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DeleteHow do you bring criminal charges against a guard on the train? He was just doing a good deed to help people.
ReplyDeleteIs Charlottte fucking crazy? Who charged that man? Which idiot?
Free Flex Jawn. Mofo representin
ReplyDeleteCharge a security guard. Normal course of business. Maybe he can now go get a job at Tailormade Protective Services. They have a history of this stuff. The head of it got hit with pretending to be a cop in Gaston County. All is good with a fake badge and attitude.
ReplyDeleteHe was trying to help out. There is so much other crime to handle.
DeleteRISE AND SHINE to my niggas only.
ReplyDeleteWhat I can’t stand about Chief Bryley is how she be walking down the street in Southend looking at street lights, but she need a security escort with her. She worked in Eastway and North, but she need a team of guards with her by the old strip club? Not a good look for the new chief of police.
I was riding the train in the AM. A woman was sitting on a bench and a crazy guy sat behind her going on a rant. The woman got up and walked across the train to sit another place. The next stop another crazy black guy got on and sat behind her. Women just can’t win in public transit.
ReplyDeleteNot until crack addled black men are held to some society standards. This isn’t Haiti- not yet anyway.
DeleteLock em up. Can’t keep clean? Go to jail. Drugs wrecked you? Go to asylum.
Until then, the rest of us are held prisoner to their standards. It’s not a race thing either. The whacked out white zombies at Tyvola and 77 are just as bad.
But Charlotte tolerates it. Like litter on the ground.
Park Road Shopping Center was once pretty "hip" place to go. Not any more. There must be a homeless camp in the back now. Once a place for great bars I expect it will soon be over run with Indian and Asian food nothing like it used to be. RIP Park Road Shopping Center.
ReplyDeleteThe old owner passed years ago and left it to Queens and Wake Forest, who sold it quickly. New management jacked up rents, chased off local stores. I doubt the Patels are moving in yet because rent is out of the world high. But it will start with crappy chains owned by them, next will be the Vape shop. An Asian Spa in back would be on brand.
DeleteYea, it’s not what it used to be.
Where's hidey hole guy?
ReplyDeleteProbably in his hidey hole
DeleteIf yall were smart you would be in yours also.
DeleteBut they hunt the pretend you evil don’t exist
Delete“Our department is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, both in uniform and beyond,” said Chief Jennings of the CMPD. “Any behavior that undermines the integrity of our agency or erodes the trust of the public is unacceptable.”
ReplyDeleteOnly applies to some
DeleteHe’s not heard nor seen for months but he can throw this reused statement out whenever someone fucks up? What a clown!
DeleteHYPOCRITE DEFINED AS JENNINGS
DeleteSo what now?
DeleteJennings will tell IA to cite him and he’s gone. Probably get a job with UCSO being a DO.
DeleteRiding the light rail…
ReplyDeleteA black man looked at me and said “I’ll shoot you in the face” and “I’m worse than the guy that stabbed that girl”.
Yeah, I’m a handsome white guy in professional clothes during rush hour. Don’t be deceived by appearances, though.
I got up and punked the shit out of that nigger on the train. He started yelling “sorry sorry I’ve been drinking all day”. He settled down like a good boy.
I got off at my stop.
Good onya pal!! 🫵
DeleteCalm down. Don't use the N word. Go back to your hidey hole.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the problem. A black person threatens to shoot someone, and then you say he’s not a nigger.
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