PUBLISHED: 23:19 EDT, 26 October 2023
UPDATED: 23:21 EDT, 26 October 2023
'So while you could get like $40 La Roche Posay or makeup that was sitting out, my $8 body wash was locked away as was my deodorant and my husband's body wash and his razors and the basic things that I went to Target to get,' Long said.
In April, a Target spokesperson told DailyMail.com that organized retail crime was a concern for the company.
'We’re taking proactive measures to keep our teams and guests safe while deterring and preventing theft,' the spokesperson said.
'These mitigation efforts include hiring additional security guards, adding third-party guard services at select locations, and using new technologies and tools to protect merchandise from being stolen.'
In late September, the retailer announced its plans to shut nine stores across the country, citing an uptick in crime and other safety concerns.
Just last week, two locations in Seattle, three stores in the San Francisco-Oakland area, three stores in Portland and one store in Harlem, New York closed for good.
'We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance,' Target said in a news release.
'We know that our stores serve an important role in their communities, but we can only be successful if the working and shopping environment is safe for all.'
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