As stores struggle with retail crime, a pharmacy in San Francisco has appeared to chain up its freezer section in an attempt to thwart shoplifters.
Chains have been spotted in front of freezers at a Walgreens location on Geary Boulevard and 15th Avenue in the city's Richmond District. Store workers said Monday that they made the move within the past two weeks.
According to employees, more than 20 shoplifters were seen every day, with items such as pizza and ice cream being cleared out every single night.20 times a day?In a written statement, a Walgreens spokesperson told KPIX that retail crime is one of the top challenges facing their industry. "We are focused on the safety of our patients, customers and team members. We continue to take preventative measures to safely deter theft and aim to deliver the best patient and customer experience. And we are working closely with law enforcement, elected officials and community leaders to draw greater attention to and improve our response to retail crime," the spokesperson said.
With retail thefts an ongoing issue, retailers are trying different techniques to thwart thieves. Some Safeway locations in San Francisco
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