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A CVS store in Washington, D.C. is not providing toilet paper on the shelves, and customers are now forced to ask an employee to retrieve the product from the store’s back room.
The CVS store on H Street NE in the nation’s capital took the action because homeless people were stealing toilet paper, sources told WTOP News.
Images obtained by FOX Business show framed images of paper towels and toilet paper that are not readily available on store shelves.
| ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS | CVS HEALTH CORP. | 67.69 | +0.97 | +1.45% |
To receive the product, customers are asked to press a customer service button for assistance.
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The CVS store on H Street NE in the nation’s capital took the action because homeless people were stealing toilet paper, sources told WTOP News. (Sophie Rychalski/Fox News)
Year to date, reports of robberies have increased 68% in 2023 compared to 2022. Just over 3,000 robberies have taken place so far in 2023, up from 1,791 at this point in 2022, Metropolitan Police Department data shows.
According to reports, there were 2,046 robberies in 2021.
Ben Atanga, owner of a wellness studio in Maryland, told the outlet that it’s a nationwide problem.
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A CVS store in Washington, D.C. is not providing toilet paper on the shelves, and customers are now forced to ask an employee to retrieve the product from the store’s back room. (Sophie Rychalski/Fox News)
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“First, I want to say this: This isn’t just an H Street or DC problem – this is happening all over the country, right?” Atanga said. “The economy is booming, the cost of living is going up… If people are… stealing items, everyday necessities, you know, I think maybe we should take a look at that.
“Maybe those are things that we don’t increase, or maybe that’s what we as a community provide… ‘Hey, look, you can come by and pick up toiletries and stuff like that so you can take care of yourself.’ There has always been a large homeless population on H Street,” he added.
CVS did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.