COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs business owner is calling on lawmakers to strengthen city safety policies after experiencing repeated thefts at his establishment.

Mike Spencer, owner of Spencer's Produce Lawn and Garden Center, was one of three business owners who spoke to state legislators about city safety protocols during a recent safety tour.

"There's a lot of hope in our community and we live in a very good community. We've just got to clean it up a little bit," Spencer said.

Spencer's primary concern centers on enforcing the law regardless of how minor the offense may be.

"They need to be arrested. All we're doing is enabling the pushers," Spencer said.

The business owner says he has been forced to implement additional security measures at his property.

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