REI’s only Portland storefront shuts down Feb. 1

REI said they will shut their doors on Feb. 1, citing a high number of break-ins and thefts, leaving a few regular customers disappointed.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s only REI, located downtown in the Pearl District, is closing Feb. 1. 

After first making the announcement last spring, the store will close permanently next week, citing a year-long battle of high numbers of break-ins and thefts. 

RELATED: More than 300 REI employees being laid off

Aidan Elmore, who just moved to Portland, said REI is one of the most affordable places where he can get his bike tires changed.

“You get a lifetime

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