Target, Citing Theft, to Close Nine Stores The retailer will close locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, saying its business had been hurt and the safety of employees and customers was at risk.
Undeterred Criminals Plus Demoralized Cops Equals More Crime Bad guys shouldn’t walk free; brave cops shouldn’t have to fear for their jobs.
Thousands of NYC Shoplifting Cases Committed by Just 327 People Nearly a third of all shoplifting arrests in the city last year involved just 327 people, the police said. Businesses say they have little defense.
Retail Workers Increasingly Fear for Their Safety Assaults at stores have been increasing at a faster pace than the national average. Some workers are tired of fearing for their safety.