Kent Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement Tuesday criticizing Kroger’s plan to shut down several grocery stores in the area due to crime.

Kroger has confirmed that five Fred Meyer stores will close in the Puget Sound area. In June, Kroger announced that approximately 60 stores would close over the next 18 months due to financial performance.

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Fred Meyer released a statement, claiming theft was a driving factor behind the decision to shut down its Washington stores.

“Fred Meyer is proud to serve communities across Washington,” the company stated. “Unfortuna

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