EPISODE · Sep 13, 2023 · 16 MIN
The Viral Mass Thefts Worrying D.C. Shoppers
from City Cast DC · host City Cast
Property crime is on the rise in DC and there’s an aspect to it you might not be familiar with -performance crime, where young people commit steal things as part of viral social media content. Washington Post reporter Emily Davies explains what the city is doing about it. Check out Emily’s reporting on this for more details. Plus, here’s our episode about the COVID-19 surge in D.C., and what you should do about it. Lastly, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC if you want even more news like this. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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Property crime is on the rise in DC and there’s an aspect to it you might not be familiar with -performance crime, where young people commit steal things as part of viral social media content. Washington Post reporter Emily Davies explains what the city is doing about it. Check out Emily’s reporting on this for more details. Plus, here’s our episode about the COVID-19 surge in D.C., and what you should do about it. Lastly, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC if you want even more news like this. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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