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The closures of these pharmacies are not solely due to crime; many are struggling under the weight of current economic realities that exacerbate their predicament. Local managers, who opted to remain off-camera, reported a significant rise in thefts, estimating millions of dollars in stolen goods, particularly cosmetics and beauty products. Eyewitness accounts describe bold shoplifting incidents, with security personnel often powerless to stop thieves in action.