News Crew Robbed While Covering Anti-Robbery Press Conference

While covering an anti-robbery press conference in Washington D.C., the car belonging to the local ABC affiliate was broken into and robbed.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has been pushing for anti-crime legislation and other initiatives aimed at making the city safer. Bowser and Police Chief Cathy Lanier held a press conference Wednesday to announce a task force aiming to curb robberies.

But while covering the press conference, WJLA’s Stephen Tschida returned to the station’s car to find the windows smashed. The thieves had gone through the car and stolen bags full of expensive equipment.

According to Tschida, the crime occurred about 100 feet away from the press conference, in broad daylight and in full view of the mayor.

[h/t WJLA]

[Image via WJLA]
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