If you didn’t know already, South Vancouver is in the middle of a vicious crime wave!

Link here.

 Now, I don’t mean to be insensitive, but I think there is a crucial – almost vital – part of these muggings, that ties them all together:

“Vancouver police are warning residents in south Vancouver about a spate of violent muggings of people walking home alone late at night.”

Really? You were mugged walking alone late at night? As far as I know, that seems to be the most popular place that muggings happen – it’s almost cliché. I mean if you don’t want to get mugged – and I would assume that most don’t – wouldn’t you try to avoid walking home alone late at night?

I’m sure there are plenty of people who do this on a common basis without any regard to their safety. I’m sure their reasons are good ones, like going to work a night shift or going to hook up with your fuck-buddy. Seriously though, it seems like there is some common sense lacking in this equation.

 Here’s a simple tip to avoid – most, not all – muggings. Don’t walk home alone at night.

Problem solved.