‘3 strikes’: Owners to close Chicago boutique after repeated burglaries

A couple has decided to close their Chicago storefront after the shop’s first location was burglarized twice in 10 days and the latest location was also burglarized, causing tens of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise and damage.

“Three strikes, you’re out, I guess,” said Kevin Woods. “I’m trying to be optimistic, but it’s clearly not working having a brick and mortar.”

Woods and his wife own The Pop-Up, a creative shop filled with curated, high-value merchandise, and they often travel the world to find products…

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