• The Giant Food store in Southeast Washington, DC, has already spent $300,000 on enhanced security after a huge uptick in crime.
• Still, the store loses $500,000 a year in stolen merch, about 20% of its income.
• “That did not derail the people from stealing. In fact, the regional manager told us that people will have stuff in their carts walking straight through the door, straight through the door! With grocery carts full,” said Trayon White, a city councilperson representing the neighborhood.

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