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Shoplifting Threatens to Close Washington, DC Grocery Store Creating a Food Desert

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The Giant Food store in Ward 8 of Washington, DC is apparently the only supermarket in that area and now it could end up closing due to rampant theft.

People who live in the area are worried that it may end up becoming a food desert.

This is where this issue of unpunished crime has been headed for months. How are stores supposed to stay open and operate if they are victims of constant theft?

WJLA News reports:

Shoplifting threatens closure of SE DC grocery store, creating potential food desert

Concerns are growing in Washington, D.C. about some major grocery stores being able to keep their doors open due to shoplifting.

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