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Dollar Tree managers tell council they face theft and threats; police referral promised
Summary
Two managers from local Dollar Tree stores told the council they face frequent shoplifting and one manager reported death threats; council members said they would refer the matter to the police chief and promised contact the following day.
Managers from two Dollar Tree stores in Florissant told the City Council on July 13 that repeated thefts and threatening behavior are making employees and customers feel unsafe.
Diva Young (speaker 11), store manager at the Dunn Road Dollar Tree, said she routinely calls the police two to four times a day for shoplifting incidents and that she has received verbal death threats. "I'm just at the point now where I need help," she said.
Erica Brooks (speaker 15), assistant manager at the Florissant Road Dollar Tree, described a repeat offender who set up on the property, returned after police warnings, and verbally harassed employees and customers. Brooks asked whether the store could function as a police substation or request more regular patrols.
A council member (speaker 17) said he would refer the matter to Chief Fagan and that someone would contact the managers the next day. Ward council member (speaker 18) said he would speak to the chief and Egan and "guarantee you that" some remedy would be pursued.
The council encouraged managers to provide contact details and follow staff procedures; staff pledged follow‑up coordination with police.
What happens next: Council members said they would refer the managers' concerns to the police chief and expect department follow‑up.
