Portland, Oregon clothing store owners closed their doors. They blamed “unrelenting crime behavior” for the closure. A note was left at the door warning the far-left city that it is “in danger”.

Marcy Landolfo, Rains PDX’s owner, said that the property has been broken into 15 times over the past year and a quarter. They gave up because of the damage from the break-ins and looted inventory. She said that her insurance policy doesn’t cover the losses.

Landolfo wrote that “our city is in danger” in a note attached to the locked door. In the current state of our city, small businesses (and large ones) are unable to continue doing business. We don’t have any protection or recourse against criminal behavior that goes unpunished. Don’t be misled into believing that insurance companies will cover your losses. We have suffered 15 break-ins… since the third, we have not received any financial compensation.”

Portland has experienced a significant increase in crime over the past few years. The city’s downtown is still reeling from the protesters’ rampage that took place in 2020. Apart from criminals, homeless and drug addicts also camp on sidewalks and other public spaces.

Landolfo stated to KATU.com that merchants cannot survive the city’s lawless environment.

It’s too much, with all the non-insurable losses, all the damage, everything. It is just not sustainable,” Landolfo stated. “The winter products being targeted are very expensive products, and I felt like the moment I got those in the shop they were going to be stolen.”

Last month, Ted Wheeler, the beleaguered mayor of New York City, promised to provide Business Repair Grants to assist business owners in repairing damage caused by break-ins. Landolfo rejected the offer as too small and too late.

She stated, “Paying for glass is great, but it does not address the root cause of the problem. It’s going to never change.”

The renowned Salt & Straw ice-cream shop announced last week that it was considering bailing out the city due to rampant crime and drug use, as well as homelessness.

Oregon Live co-founder Kim Malek said that she would be open to all options. “We don’t have any concrete plans.” We are determined to work with the county and city to find a solution. Portland is a part of our company’s soul. This city is our home. It is important that our team can work in a safe environment.