Bed-Stuy Locals Sound Off on a Polarizing Topic: Shoplifting

I spoke with local Brooklynites in my neighborhood and asked them to give me their opinions on shoplifting in the city.

Is there a time and place for shoplifting when vulnerable New Yorkers are looking to make ends meet? How does shoplifting affect the local community? What’s the difference between shoplifting from a local store and a national franchise?