Judging by the slew of flyers taped to the glass facade of Whole Foods on the Bowery, it would appear that the grocery chain is experiencing some issues with theft. The Fifth Precinct is warning customers and neighbors alike about leaving their belongings unattended.
The issue here is ultimately about a false sense of security in an urban environment. No matter how many glass towers are forced down our collective throats, the city is still the city. Just ask Jeremiah Moss and his Grumbler alter-ego. Over the years he has painstakingly documented the rise of this “epidemic.” How so many people out there don’t think twice about leaving their valuables momentarily while having a smoke or using the loo.
Just last night…. at Manitoba’s… a touristy type walks into the bathroom…she’s by herself, waiting for a friend… iPhone, bag left unattended with in the bathroom. Unfortunately, people like this will learn the difficult way…
Dunno about Whole Foods and thievery… but I imagine people feel nice and safe in a store like this….
SMB
Funny, ’cause I was there last Sunday. People are totally lulled into a false sense of security in a place like that. Because it seems so nice and pastel-colored and full of Yunnies. Fact is, I lived on the good old Lower East Side 20 years ago in the bad old days, and when I go there (or anywhere else, especially the subway) I still can’t help but thinking “who is gonna try to nab my wallet??” People, crime exists, even in your glass towers.
~evilsugar25
the stuff listed on this flyer is just second nature to me. when i go out of town and do the same (lock my doors, take my wallet, do not leave things in view or unattended) my more bucolic friends chuckle. but it is not in a native nycer’s DNA to be able to leave things unattended or unlocked. it’s just not.
don’t worry. once one of these innocents gets something swiped, they will never leave it unattended again. let ‘em learn the hard way. welcome to the real world kiddies.
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Flyers on Whole Foods Warn Against Leaving Belongings Unattended
Judging by the slew of flyers taped to the glass facade of Whole Foods on the Bowery, it would appear that the grocery chain is experiencing some issues with theft. The Fifth Precinct is warning customers and neighbors alike about leaving their belongings unattended.
The issue here is ultimately about a false sense of security in an urban environment. No matter how many glass towers are forced down our collective throats, the city is still the city. Just ask Jeremiah Moss and his Grumbler alter-ego. Over the years he has painstakingly documented the rise of this “epidemic.” How so many people out there don’t think twice about leaving their valuables momentarily while having a smoke or using the loo.
What are your thoughts on the subject?