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My father would intentionally go to the car dealership looking raggedy to see if they would mistreat him based on his outfit. If they did he would leave, but most times they did not and the sales rep would have no idea that he was paying cash for his new or used car. It was hilarious the few times I saw him do this. Asking for credit? He would throw out his gold and platinum cards and the American Express. It was quite interesting to see him do this, and I learned not to judge people based on the way they are dressed. My Dad was also a Civil Rights Investigator, so he knew what to do!
This occurred in broad daylight. The kids were students with backpacks. They weren't poorly dressed. The caller had left the premises and was never threatened. Never provoked. She just made a complaint that she was uncomfortable because there were black teenagers hanging outside the bank. The complaint came after they held the door open for her to pass through. Classy move on her part.
If that is true, then it tells me that some attitudes don't change. Same as it ever was.
By that logic, everyone should follow that advice. And how do you not know that said person did just that?
Caller: “Hi yes umm I want to report that there are 3 umm teenagers in the Citibank on Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh...that are waiting at the door to let people in, but aren’t doing anything inside of the bank. Uh we just left but we felt like if we had taken money out we might’ve gotten robbed. Umm so...”
Caller: “Ok, thank you. And I have to reiterate the only issue that really made it standout was that they were just...they weren’t doing anything in the bank and as soon as we left they stayed. So, umm that was suspicious.”
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Honestly you are not a victim until you are a victim. Maybe these kids would have done nothing. Maybe they were waiting for some idiot to withdraw money while they were standing there and then rob them. No one will ever know the answer to that. However if she felt that in her gut something was wrong then yeah she should call the police. We used to tell people if you think something is wrong please don't hesitate to call. Go to the NYC Subways. They have signs all over "if you see something say something"! I cant tell you how many times we responded to crimes and when we canvassed we found a witness that saw something but dismissed it. The police response I 100% agree with their actions. A kid bolts from a suspicious person call from an ATM I would be chasing too. Also don't forget if this is their steady sector they may know this bank and they may have a very good idea who the players are there.
Honestly you are not a victim until you are a victim. Maybe these kids would have done nothing. Maybe they were waiting for some idiot to withdraw money while they were standing there and then rob them. No one will ever know the answer to that. However if she felt that in her gut something was wrong then yeah she should call the police. We used to tell people if you think something is wrong please don't hesitate to call. Go to the NYC Subways. They have signs all over "if you see something say something"! I cant tell you how many times we responded to crimes and when we canvassed we found a witness that saw something but dismissed it. The police response I 100% agree with their actions. A kid bolts from a suspicious person call from an ATM I would be chasing too. Also don't forget if this is their steady sector they may know this bank and they may have a very good idea who the players are there.
The kid saw the police and for whatever reason decided to bolt. A chase ensued and he got taken down, questioned and not arrested or charged. The police responded as they should have. I don't have an issue with the police ... I have an issue with the caller.
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