Businesses in the Keeaumoku area believe crime is scaring away customers, but they’re hoping increased police presence reverses the trend. They’re applauding recent comments from the mayor, who said he wants to bring more police foot patrols to the district. A police cruiser could be seen sitting outside Walmart on Wednesday — a week after an employee was stabbed in the chest at the bus stop in front of the store. 

<p>Businesses in the Keeaumoku area believe crime is scaring away customers, but they’re hoping increased police presence reverses the trend. They’re applauding recent comments from the mayor, who said he wants to bring more police foot patrols to the district. A police cruiser could be seen sitting outside Walmart on Wednesday — a week after an employee was stabbed in the chest at the bus stop in front of the store. </p>

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