Shorties takin' over.
One of Baltimore's largest employers values the safety and security of the employees. They do this by aggressively opening offices outside of Baltimore. Unfortunately, most of the employees are still condemned to living a half-life of toil and terror, earning their paycheck in Charm City. All they get is a lousy crime bulletin in their email.
In the span of 30 hours, security sent out three bulletins about three separate robberies involving youths of 8 to 14 years of age. All occurred after school hours- good to know that elementary and middle-schoolers in Bawlmer City are applying themselves both as scholars and entrepreneurs.
The alerts (slightly anonymized):
SECURITY ALERT
Attempt Armed Robbery
WHERE: 800 block of Rutland Ave.
WHEN: Monday, February 4, 2008; approximately 5:40 p.m.
HOW: An employee was walking to his vehicle (which was parked on
the 900 block of Rutland Ave.) and talking on the cell phone when he
was approached by six African-American male juveniles, two of which
were armed with knives and demanded his cell phone. A Public Safety Officer observed
what was happening, responded and shouted to the juveniles which
caused them to run without obtaining the cell phone. The juveniles ran
into the Target City development.
WANTED: 6 African American Males, between 8-14 years of age. No
further description.
SECURITY ALERT
Attempted Armed Robbery
WHERE: 1600 Block E. Madison Street at N. Broadway
WHEN: Tuesday, February 5, 2008; approximately 7:00 p.m.
HOW: An employee was walking westbound on the north side of E.
Madison at Broadway when two juveniles approached him. One of the
juveniles displayed a knife and demanded money. The victim refused to
comply and continued to walk westbound. The suspects fled the area.
WANTED: 2 African American Males, between 8-14 years of age; wearing
dark hoods and dark pants. No further description.
SECURITY ALERT
Armed Robbery
WHERE: 1600 Block E. Madison Street at N. Broadway
WHEN: Tuesday, February 5, 2008; approximately 10:35 p.m.
HOW: A student was walking westbound on the north side of E.
Madison at Broadway when 6 to 8 juveniles approached him. One
juvenile displayed a knife and demanded money. An unknown juvenile
pulled the victim's wallet from his rear pocket and the victim grabbed
it, ultimately giving them his cash ($40.00). The suspects fled
westbound on E. Madison Street. The victim went home and called the
Baltimore City Police Department which took a report.
WANTED: 6 to 8 African American males, between 8-15 years of age;
wearing dark hoods and dark pants. No further description.
As a side note, what the hell is wrong with a town that would make them think naming a housing project "Target City" could possibly be a good idea?
1 comment:
Chuckle, chuckle: I too always thought that Target City was a strange name for a housing development. But I guess in Bodymore, Murdaland it comes with the territory.
Some thoughts : Anything on the north of side of Madison Street is considered "off campus", and there have been many Hopkins students and employees victimized there. Any student gabbing on his/her cellphone waking in the 1600 Blk. E. Madison Street will eventually encounter the street culture of Baltimore at night. I used to see employees walking to their cars in isolated, desolate areas north of Hopkins, and was struck with their naivete, risk-taking, and trust in civic virtue.
Gangs of youths with knives can be very dangerous. Don't believe me: ask Zach Sower. Oh, sorry, he can't talk because he's still in a coma from being attacked by a gang of Baltimore young thugs.
There are world-class scientists working in the Broadway Research Building, but just up the street is the equivalent of a third-world country, using just about any statistical measure you would care to.
Unfortunately, you must go where the school is.
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