Rampant Theft and Empty Shelves Plague CVS Stores in DC

A CVS store in Washington, D.C.'s Columbia Heights neighborhood is experiencing repeated thefts, with shelves regularly left empty. Staff members report that groups of 45 or more individuals, including street vendors, are targeting the store around delivery times to steal items such as chips and drinks. Some suspect that the stolen goods are being resold for profit. Concerned customers and employees are calling for increased security measures and prosecution of the shoplifters.