Rampant Child Theft Epidemic Plagues NYC Businesses

Child thieves, no older than 10, have been targeting bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn for months, escalating from snatching money to stealing from open safes. The owners and workers of these establishments feel overwhelmed and frustrated as the children continue to roam freely, with one child even threatening a bar owner. Despite reporting the incidents to the police, the owners claim that nothing is being done to address the issue. The police are currently investigating the thefts and determining if there is a citywide pattern.