This is the end-game of progressive politics. Let’s be clear: closing the stores early will not stop thieving. Since the politicians have decriminalized theft (they increased the threshold for thefts to be considered a felony, from $450 to $950 and have told police not to pursue shoplifters), people are helping themselves to what is in the store. Setting closing hours earlier will only mean people will come in earlier to steal things.
Retail chain Target will be closing its stores in San Francisco, California, early due to increases in shoplifting in the city.
ABC 7 reported that Target acknowledged San Francisco’s high retail crime by closing its stores earlier in the day in an attempt to cut down on shoplifting.
“For more than a month, we’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,” a Target spokesperson told NBC Bay Area in a statement Friday night. “Target is engaging local law enforcement, elected officials and community partners to address our concerns. With the safety of our guests, team members and communities as our top priority, we’ve temporarily reduced our operating hours in six San Francisco stores.”
The outlet noted that the retail chain will close at least five of its locations in San Francisco several hours early – at 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. Target already shuttered one of its Bay Area stores in response to the rising theft.
Target Will Close San Francisco Stores Early Due To Rising Thefts
Retail chain Target will be closing its stores in San Francisco, California, early due to increases in shoplifting in the city. ABC 7 reported that Target acknowledged San Francisco’s high retail crime by closing its stores earlier in the day in an attempt to cut down on shoplifting.