[anarchodev]

For sure, I understand where you're coming from. There are certainly instances of this type of crime that aren't defensible under any pretext rooted in economic oppression. I don't have all the answers, just my perspective.

Consider that once you invite the cops into your neighborhood though, they operate on their own biases, regardless of whether or not they think it's worth it to track down whoever stole the stereo out of your sedan. Car prowl is only the pretense for them to show up, and once they do their presence will be detrimental for the "addict" population. So you're maybe not punishing who you think you are.

[CompanionCuuube]

That's a rather strong case for taking the law into our own hands, rather than essentially subcontracting it out to someone who you effectively don't have management power over. Putting trust in myself and my neighbors rather than police seems to be a better solution especially if the police aren't really residents of the specific neighborhood.