A St. John’s convenience store which has been in operation for generations has had to make some significant changes to deal with theft.

Robert Tucker of Tucker’s Superette on Empire Avenue closed his beer cooler some time ago because he simply couldn’t control the losses he was suffering.

“We’re just not going to sell beer anymore,” says Tucker who describes some people just walking in and walking out with a case “they don’t even pay for their beer and they couldn’t care less.”

Tucker and his wife who are nearing retirement say things have gotten a lot harder over the years.

He cites crime and the growing drug problem for making it more difficult for businesses like his own.

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