Neighbourhood Starbucks closure in Winnipeg raises alarms about local crime
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A Starbucks is closing in Winnipeg's Osborne Village following an alleged assault at a nearby store. With that, red flags are rising about increasing crime and how to deal with it.
A Starbucks in Winnipeg is closing down. But the talk in town is not about coffee. Rather, crime.
On Thursday, the location in Osborne Village on River Avenue posted signage about the closure just one day after an attack at the Liquor Mart next door.
Winnipeg police allege a man with an outstanding warrant attacked one of the mart’s customers, and is facing a charge the described as “Assault by Choking, Suffocating or Strangling.”
Starbucks confirmed the site will be temporarily shuttered starting May 6, but said there is no anticipated re-opening date. The company did not give a specific reason for the decision.
“Starbucks routinely evaluates our store portfolio to determine how and where we can best meet the needs of our partners, customers, and the communities we serve,” a Starbucks spokesperson said. “This includes reviewing the partner and customer experience to ensure partners are supported in serving customers in a warm and welcoming environment.”
The spokesperson also said employees will have the option to transfer to nearby locations.
Zohreh Gervais, executive director of Osborne Village BIZ, said it was one of those employees who told her the site was closing due to safety concerns.
“I was a little bit taken aback when I found out that this was happening, and also really sad because that has been a real focal point in the community. It’s been a real hub for like almost 20 years now, I think,” she said.
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