San Francisco Target, Walgreens Stores Forced to Close Early Due to Rampant Theft

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Target and Walgreens recently stepped up security efforts in several California cities in the midst of a wave of theft and crime, and, according to the companies, they will be closing earlier.

A spokesperson for Target confirmed that stores in San Francisco are now closing early and are moving hours from 7 or 8 a.m.โ€“10 p.m. to 9 a.m.โ€“6 p.m. A financial district store will close as early as 5 p.m. on Saturday, according to the companyโ€™s website.

The reason why, according to a spokesperson for the corporation, is because of an increase in shoplifting.

โ€œFor more than a month, weโ€™ve been experiencing a significant and alarming rise in theft and security incidents at our San Francisco stores, similar to reports from other retailers in the area,โ€ the spokesperson told KPIX-TV over the weekend. โ€œTarget is engaging local law enforcement, elected officials, and community partners to address our concerns.โ€

The spokesperson then said that โ€œwith the safety of our guests, team members and communities as our top priority, weโ€™ve temporarily reduced our operating hours in six San Francisco stores.โ€

Other than San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento have also been hit hard by organized retail crime in recent months, says the California Retailerโ€™s Association. Due to the increase in thefts, a number of stores have been forced to close early or are permanently shutting down.

Walgreens, has already closed several San Francisco stores or reduced hours due to thefts. Managers in some locations have told security guards not to physically engage with individuals who are shoplifting.

โ€œI donโ€™t have any intention of getting stabbed for $60 worth of stuff,โ€ security guard Kevin Greathouse told KGO-TV. โ€œItโ€™s going to be lawsuits, obviously they donโ€™t want ourselves or anybody else to get injured while weโ€™re out here attempting to make these apprehensions and leave it to law enforcement.โ€

Targetโ€™s decision to reduce hours doesnโ€™t come as a surprise, saidย Rachel Michelin, president of the California Retailers Association, โ€œbecause weโ€™ve seen other retailers close in San Francisco.โ€

BYย JACK PHILLIPS

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