Stealing FIre Hydrants - Whats Next?

[taiwan_girl]

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-05/fire-hydrant-thefts-los-angeles-county

In parts of Los Angeles County, fire hydrants have become a hot item.

Thieves have stolen at least 302 hydrants since the start of 2023 in several areas of the county, according to Golden State Water Co.

Many of the thefts have occurred in the communities of Florence-Graham, Willowbrook and West Rancho Dominguez, as well as eastern Gardena near the 110 Freeway.

Sometimes, thieves have unscrewed bolts to remove hydrants. Other times, they've used a vehicle to knock the hydrant loose.

[George K]

I saw a similar story elsewhere. Apparently they're selling them for scrap.

Seems like a lot of work. Catalytic converter theft is probably less work and more profitable.

[jon-nyc]

What ever happened to just getting a fucking job?

[Axtremus]

@jon-nyc said in Stealing FIre Hydrants - Whats Next?:

What ever happened to just getting a fucking job?

I heard @Doctor-Phibes' benevolent employer is hiring; the jobs pay 6 figures too!

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Stealing FIre Hydrants - Whats Next?:

What ever happened to just getting a fucking job?

The illegals took them all.

[Doctor Phibes]

@Axtremus said in Stealing FIre Hydrants - Whats Next?:

@jon-nyc said in Stealing FIre Hydrants - Whats Next?:

What ever happened to just getting a fucking job?

I heard @Doctor-Phibes' benevolent employer is hiring; the jobs pay 6 figures too!

Also full pension and great benefits. We've had a total of 5 applicants, 2 of whom were only willing to work remotely.