Starbucks to close 5 Seattle stores over safety concerns

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"The closure decisions were based on how many crime-related complaints were logged at each store, a company spokesperson said, and whether attempts to lower those rates were successful. Going forward, store managers will be allowed to choose whether bathrooms are open to the public, and future stores will be redesigned for safety, the company said.

Some of the safety concerns include drug use, theft and assault, a Starbucks spokesperson said."