Beware, North Face-Wearers
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One more reason to wear EMS, Marmot, L.L Bean, Old Navy, anything but…North Face. You don’t want to be a target, as you’re distractedly playing with your mesmerizing iPhone:
The DC MPD’s community outreach department has a release out stating that in the last day there’s been two separate robberies where North Face items were stolen. You might consider replacing your North Face items with stuff from the satirical South Butt company. [WeLoveDC]
If it makes you feel any better (or more likely to retire your gear), I saw entrepreneurial types selling knock-off North Face fleeces near DCUSA last week.
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