Comments on: Thief Caught At Washington Sports Club in DC USA Mall Saturday Afternoon

By: Charmaine

Charmaine — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:45:17 +0000

Wow! I can’t believe no one helped you. What a bunch of losers!

By: SLEZE

SLEZE — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:03:39 +0000

So I guess life would be much easier/safer in the burbs of VA? Thanks for the feedback.

By: DMC

DMC — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:44:08 +0000

I’m absolutely amazed! No one should have to put up with that anyplace, but at a gym in a mall with security – ridiculous. Kudos to the protagonist – so brave. Take your practice to the streets!

By: matt

matt — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:12:28 +0000

This is truly amazing. What bravery by Todd. That thief sounds like Deng Xiaoping, a short wily man with a mind as keen as mustard.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:21:43 +0000

Oh, and to further respond to my above post to “SLEZE”:
I’ve had my car broken into in EVERY neighborhood I’ve ever live in within DC… from Brookland and Columbia Heights to the ’safer’ neighborhoods of Dupont Circle and Georgetown. I’ve even had my car stolen in Georgetown. My point is that crime of this nature is not just targeted to CH.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:12:20 +0000

Response to “SLEZE”
To give you input as you’re shopping around for neighborhoods and new the the area I’d like to say that Columbia Heights is an awesome neighborhood. I was the one who posted the comment about seeing the WSC event unfold (the tackle) and calling 911. I’ve lived in DC for 15 years. Lived in CH for 9 months. CH is my favorite neighborhood yet. I’m proud to live here. It’s diverse and undergoing changes which is why I love it. I am a small single female and have never felt threatened walking the streets in CH. Crime is everywhere in DC so as long as one takes natural smart precautions (as with any big city) I think you would enjoy DC and Columbia Heights. Good luck

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:46:25 +0000

Thank you for the update about what happened with the case. Does anyone know if they have already put in bathroom attendants at the Ch location? I haven’t been there in two weeks, but am planning to go this Saturday. Also, Did TSI in NY respond to this?
Maybe we should send on a link to this blog.

By: SLEZE

SLEZE — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:24:19 +0000

Hmm…So is this indicative of typical life in Columbia Heights in general or is this the exception? I am moving to the DC area soon and am shopping neighborhoods.

By: Will S.

Will S. — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:22:50 +0000

Thanks Todd!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:21:15 +0000

My roommate had the exact same thing happen to him last week at the Columbia Heights WSC – lock taken off, wallet stolen, new lock put on the locker. This is definitely not the first time the thief has hit the WSC.