A lawsuit in Brooklyn is challenging the New York Police Department’s anti-crime tactic of leaving wallets, cash and bags in plain sight to tempt thieves.
Lawyers who filed the lawsuit Monday in Brooklyn federal court say they’ll seek class-action status. They say they want to represent innocent individuals swept up in a practice meant to entice thieves.
The police department places the items in high-theft areas, hoping to attract the attention of thieves interested in cash or cellphones. Police have tried it on subway platforms, park benches and in cars.
The lawsuit seeks to have the tactic declared in conflict with existing law. The city law department said it was waiting to receive a copy of the lawsuit before commenting.
(AP)
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Absurd lawsuit . Anyone who steals regardless if being tempted & baited , should suffer the legal consequences.
@Ezra
I read a story about a Frum woman in a mall with her kids found a wallet. Instead of giving it to the clerk, she opened it to see the ID of the person to try and return it. Within seconds she was handcuffed in front of her kids and off to jail.
Please don’t tell me that this is a good crime fighting tactic. It prevents people from finding lost objects.
What’s next ?!? If you see a kid walking at nite by himself and try to find his parents, will you get arrested for kidnapping? PPPPLLLLEEEAAASSSEEEE !!!!!!