Grand Rapids Public Schools' new backpack ban came as a surprise to parents and students, given there was no opportunity for feedback prior to it taking effect on Thursday, May 11.
As of May 1, new data provided by the Grand Rapids Police Department listed 971 thefts or attempted thefts of Kias and Hyundais in the city in the previous year.
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