'It's the safety impact': Winnipeg restaurants call on province for help with crime problems
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Restaurant owners in Winnipeg are calling on the province for help with crime and safety issues in their establishments.
Restaurant owners in Winnipeg are calling on the province for help with crime and safety issues in their establishments.
Nearly 50 restaurant owners participated in a meeting this week to discuss this issue. They say dine and dashes, verbal abuse, and even violent incidents are skyrocketing.
Last month, an employee at the Olive Garden on Reenders Drive was stabbed during a confrontation.
Eric Fouillard, owner of Daily Grind Coffee in St. James, is anxious some days heading into work.
"When I walk into the store now it's like I have to be a bouncer now. I have to wear a new hat," he said.
People struggling with homelessness and addictions are making staff uncomfortable, stealing his tip jar and books, or worse.
"They're carrying typically a small pocket knife, one had a collapsible baton, he came in the store"
