Community reacts to closure announcement of 3 Portland Target stores

Target announced Tuesday that it will close three locations in Portland, citing ongoing problems with theft and “organized crime.”

PORTLAND, Ore. — Target announced this week that it will close nine stores across four states, including three in Portland and shoppers are not thrilled.

“We’re making it very difficult for people who have a low income to find affordable retail and places to buy the items they need to live on, said local Hannah Wood.

Target said the closures are due to ongoing problems with theft and “organized retail crime.”

“You take your life in your hands just walking through here because they will

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