Looting damage at Macy's Herald Square 'limited' after NYPD response
Macy's says it is 'grateful that none of our employees were harmed'
The Macy’s iconic Herald Square store in New York City was looted overnight by rioters. FOX Business’ Kristina Partsinevelos with more.
Looting damage at Macy's flagship Herald Square location was "limited" thanks to New York Police Department action on Monday night, the company told FOX Business on Tuesday.
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A New York Police Department officer stands watch outside a Macy's store, Monday, June 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Police arrive at Macy's mall after it was broken into by people hours after a solidarity rally calling for justice over the death of George Floyd Monday, June 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
New York police officers park their vehicles outside Macy's store after it was broken into hours after a solidarity rally calling for justice over the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
"Macy's Herald Square had intruders last night during protest activity in New York City," Macy's said. "Our first concern is the safety of our colleagues and neighbors, and we are grateful that none of our employees were harmed. NYPD responded to the scene, and to date, damage has been limited."
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio set an 11 p.m. curfew on Monday night, but that didn't stop potential looters from heading to the Macy's store. Law enforcement had already apprehended a third suspect shortly after the curfew began, according to a Fox News crew on the scene.
New York City's curfew for Tuesday night will begin earlier at 8 p.m.
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"These protests have power and meaning," De Blasio wrote on Twitter on Monday night. "But as the night wears on we are seeing groups use them to incite violence and destroy property. Our first priority is keeping people safe, so I'm extending the curfew to Tuesday."
Macy's is far from the only retailer to suffer from smashed windows and disappearing inventory. Both small businesses and big brands are feeling the pain.
A Minneapolis Target store that was looted last week may not reopen until the end of the year.