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- Discouraging pursuit of the American dream in Chicago shown in a video filming mass shoplifting at a corner store, where groups grab cases of drinks and flee without payment.
- The 60-second clip, sourced from Instagram user @solo.frm, captures chaotic scenes inside and outside the store, illustrating “flash mob” retail thefts that have surged in Chicago, with 2025 police data reporting over 20,000 theft incidents citywide, disproportionately impacting immigrant-owned businesses.
- Posted on January 3, 2026, the content garnered 458 likes and 81 replies within hours, sparking discussions on urban crime and immigration.
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