Gunmen Rush UPS Driver Out for Deliveries, Take Off with the Entire Delivery Truck
The Audacity of Criminals: UPS Driver Carjacked in Broad Daylight
The carjacking of a UPS driver in broad daylight Monday in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is the latest reminder of the audacity with which criminals now operate.
The incident unfolded in the newly developed Westridge Westphalia neighborhood in Upper Marlboro around 2 p.m. as residents went about their daily routines, according to WTTG.
Detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department swiftly responded to the scene in the 9000 block of Elk Avenue, where the dramatic carjacking took place.
The incident was captured by a Ring doorbell camera. The footage revealed a female UPS driver surrounded by several suspects brandishing firearms and forcibly taking control of the large brown UPS delivery truck.
The distraught driver immediately made a call to 911. “They just pulled a gun out on me,” she can be heard saying in the Ring doorbell video footage, according to the New York Post.
The neighbor to whom the Ring camera belonged referred to the incident as “unnerving.”
“It’s very brazen in the middle of the day. Most of the homes have cameras, so to do that right in front of everybody’s house who has front view cameras, it’s a little unnerving,” the neighbor said.
Maryland UPS driver carjacked at gunpoint, truck stolen in broad daylight https://t.co/U0wv8I8OYD pic.twitter.com/WalmrNx16k
— New York Post (@nypost) November 13, 2023
According to the neighbor, the truck was found abandoned not far from where it had been taken, proving the thieves were not some criminal masterminds.
But the fact that the carjacking of an entire UPS truck took place during daylight hours further underscores a growing trend of criminals feeling emboldened by what they perceive as soft-on-crime policies.
This trend is a concern not only for Maryland but also for communities, especially those led by liberals across the United States.
In San Francisco, some stores have taken to locking up even basic necessities to keep them from being stolen.
Every item in this SF Walgreens is under lock and key.
There’s practically nothing you can buy without having to call an associate to unlock something.
I’ve never been in a country that lives this way. pic.twitter.com/omFdoqH2CL
— Antonio García Martínez (agm.eth) (@antoniogm) April 13, 2022
But voters in liberal cities still seem to make excuses for crime and continue to vote for leaders who prioritize criminals over victims.
The neighbor outside whose home this occurred blamed the “climate” for this attack.
“You hope things get a little better. Maybe it’s the climate, but it’s unfortunate you have to be vigilant and watch your back,” was the neighbor’s confusing justification.
When will liberals realize that the only way to feel safe is to vote for leaders who are willing to get tough on crime and send a clear message that violent crime will not be tolerated?
Americans have the right to live without fear.
But they have to want it for themselves.
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How can we address the root causes of crime in order to prevent incidents like the UPS truck carjacking?
Ime, address the root causes of crime, and prioritize the safety and security of law-abiding citizens?
The UPS truck carjacking serves as a clear example of the audacity and brazenness of criminals in today’s society. In broad daylight, with residents going about their daily routines, this incident occurred, leaving the community shocked and unnerved. The fact that this crime was captured on a doorbell camera further emphasizes the boldness of the criminals involved.
It is concerning that criminals now feel emboldened to commit such acts in broad daylight. This trend is not limited to Prince George’s County, Maryland, but is becoming a growing concern across the United States. Soft-on-crime policies and a lack of consequences for criminal behavior have contributed to this sense of impunity among criminals.
This issue is not isolated to carjackings alone. Many liberal-led communities are experiencing a rise in crime and theft. Stores in San Francisco have resorted to locking up basic necessities to prevent them from being stolen. This is not the society we should be living in, where law-abiding citizens are forced to put essential items under lock and key.
Voters in liberal cities need to recognize the impact of their choices when it comes to choosing leaders who prioritize criminal interests over the safety and wellbeing of their communities. Excusing crime and making justifications for criminal behavior only perpetuates this cycle of lawlessness. It is time to prioritize the safety of our communities and elect leaders who are willing to take a tough stance on crime and address its root causes.
As the neighbor in the Westridge Westphalia neighborhood aptly stated, “You hope things get a little better. Maybe it’s the climate, but it’s unfortunate you have to be vigilant and watch your back.” This sentiment reflects the frustration and unease felt by communities across the country. We should not have to live in fear and constant vigilance. It is up to us, as voters and citizens, to demand change and choose leaders who will prioritize our safety and security.
We must not tolerate brazen acts of criminality like the UPS truck carjacking. It is time for a society that upholds law and order, where criminals are held accountable, and law-abiding citizens can go about their daily lives without fear. Only through strong leadership and a commitment to tackling the root causes of crime can we achieve this goal. The audacity of criminals should not go unchallenged, and it is our responsibility to demand the change necessary to create a safer society for all.
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