Video: Shoplifters Learn the Hard Way About California’s New Law Cracking Down on Theft!

Criminals in California are starting to face the music after voters overwhelmingly chose to hold them accountable by passing Proposition 36 last month. This new law reverses nearly a decade of leniency under Proposition 47, which had downgraded thefts under $950 to misdemeanors. Now, stealing could land you in prison for up to three years—and some brazen thieves are finding out the hard way.

The Seal Beach Police Department released a jaw-dropping video showing two shoplifters caught in the act and taken down by officers. The footage, recorded on December 4, was shared as a public service announcement to remind everyone that crime no longer pays—at least not in Orange County.
A Lesson in Accountability

The video begins with three women confidently strolling into an Ulta Beauty store before casually walking out with bags stuffed with stolen goods. But they didn’t stop there. The trio then targeted a Kohl’s store, adding to their haul.

Their spree came to an abrupt halt when police caught up to two of the suspects as they tried to flee the scene. One attempted to run but was quickly subdued, while her accomplice was apprehended without much of a fight.

In a clip from the back of a patrol car, the suspects’ shock is evident. “It’s a felony?” one incredulously asks. Her friend, clearly annoyed, responds, “Btch, new laws. Stealing is a felony. And this Orange County btch—they don’t play.”

Video below:

B*tch, New Laws.”

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Proposition 36: A Game-Changer

Voters passed Prop 36 in November with nearly 70% approval, sending a strong message that enough is enough. The new law reinstates felony charges for thefts exceeding $400 and stiffens penalties for selling hard drugs like heroin or cocaine.

The suspects in this case made off with a combined $1,648 worth of merchandise, a crime that would’ve been treated as a slap on the wrist under the old rules. Now, they’re facing the full weight of the law, proving that voters’ demands for tougher consequences are making a difference.
Trump Was Right

While California’s new law is a step in the right direction, it serves as a reminder of former President Donald Trump’s consistent call for law and order across America. For years, Trump warned about the dangers of lax crime policies, and this video underscores how accountability can make communities safer.

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