Chinatown businesses say teen fights, robberies are hurting business as crime rises

WASHINGTON (7News) — A group of approximately 25 to 30 juveniles surrounded three people walking through Chinatown Monday night, with two suspects robbing one man of his expensive designer shoes and cellphone, according to D.C. police.

But for people working along 7th Street NW, the incident is raising concerns about a problem they said has been happening for months.

Several business workers told 7News they have repeatedly dealt with groups of teenagers fighting, harassing customers and causing disturbances. Some were so concerned about their safety that they declined to appear on camera…

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