No Mayor - you cannot control privately owned businesses - if they want to leave, they can.

[Oompa Loompa]

'reports of [rampant shoplifting] have been greatly exagerrated"

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https://www.seattletimes.com/business/kroger-to-close-2-more-seattle-area-fred-meyer-stores/

Target to close 2 stores in Seattle, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers

Target will close nine stores in four states, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.

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So is the the stores or the news companies that are exaggerating?

 

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Target to close 2 stores in Seattle, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers

Target will close nine stores in four states, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.

www.kiro7.com

So is the the stores or the news companies that are exaggerating?

And how does this compare to typical big cities, crime wise? Why do you suppose Seattle is different in this regard?