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MASK ON, MASK OFF: Adams Says NYC Shoppers Need to Remove Masks, Prove They Aren't Crooks

posted by Hannity Staff - 3.06.23

New Yorkers concerned about COVID share something in common with criminals: they both love masks.

According to a report from The New York Post, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says shoppers in the Big Apple should remove masks before entering a store —then they can continue to wear it “if they desire to do so.”

The message from the NYC mayor comes as criminals continue to use COVID masks to hide their faces.

“Do not allow people to enter the store without taking off their face mask and then once they’re inside they can continue to wear if they so desire to do so,” Adams said on 1010-WINS of the facial recognition push to especially help combat repeat offenders.

“When you see these mask-wearing people, oftentimes it’s not about being fearful of the pandemic. It’s fearful of the police catching [them] for their deeds,” he said.

From The New York Post:

Adams’ call for entryway retail unmasking comes days after data released by the New York City Police Department revealed an unexplained 10% decrease in reports of retail theft this February compared to last year.

Officials couldn’t confirm whether NYPD officers made more shoplifting arrests — but the decrease comes amid an unprecedented spike in shoplifting complaints in recent years.

According to Adams, his new no-mask-upon-entry proposal would allow officials to use technology to identify shoplifters after the fact and “those who are committing serious crimes.”

Shoppers who wish to remain masked for health reasons will be able to put their mask back on after lowering it while entering the business, the mayor added.

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