About This Video
Theft is at an all-time high in LA and this is literally about the 10th time I’ve seen people stealing from the grocery stores as well as stores like Target within the last month. Usually, the stores just let them go but today, two employees from the store fought back. One was the guy making Sushi, he came from behind the counter and stopped a shoplifter who then threw the other items he was stealing at him and ran out of the store. The other situation was what you see here, there was arguing which quickly escalated into a physical altercation where the worker allegedly sprayed the man with pepper spray and the man retaliated by knocking him out. Police were called and the man was arrested.
Background & Context
It’s been a tough time for LA, with theft rates skyrocketing. I’ve personally seen people brazenly shoplift, sometimes even ten times within a month. Most times, stores let them go, but today, employees took a stand. A sushi chef confronted a thief, leading to a wild chase. Then, a heated argument led to an employee getting knocked out. It’s a sad reflection of our times, with homelessness and mental health issues often driving these incidents. We need to address these problems head-on, provide support and resources, and not leave it up to grocery store workers to maintain law and order.
Key Takeaways
- Theft is on the rise in LA
- Grocery store workers are increasingly confronting shoplifters
- Underlying issues such as homelessness and mental health are exacerbating the problem
- Solutions should focus on providing support and resources
- The burden of maintaining law and order shouldn’t fall on store employees
About Kevin Ross
Kevin Ross is a music and broadcast industry veteran with more than
30 years of firsthand experience spanning radio programming, on-air
talent, record promotion, voice work, publishing, and digital media.
He has worked every side of the business — from the air studio to
the boardroom — and built one of the longest-running digital platforms
dedicated to Black radio and music industry coverage.
30 Plus Years In is where that experience lives on video.
