A. Sacramentans put up with people stealing potted plants off their porches in the past. B. Sacramentans are now struck by thieves. C. The strike is brazen. D. The thieves target Japanese maples. E. The maples cost hundreds of dollars.

Answer: Putting up with people stealing potted plants off their porches in the past, Sacramentans are now brazenly struck by thieves who target Japanese maples, which cost hundreds of dollars.