CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — The Big Lots location in Citrus Heights is scheduled to close in January, according to a spokesperson.
A recent social media post identified high crime and theft rates as being the reason for closing, but Big Lots spokesperson Josh Chaney did not confirm why the location at 8525 Auburn Blvd. is closing.
"We review our store portfolio on an ongoing basis and sometimes decide, for a variety of business reasons, to close or relocate," said Chaney in a statement. "We are grateful to all our Citrus Heights customers for shopping with us over the years."
ABC10 asked the Citrus Heights Police Department about reports of theft at that location. After reviewing records from the last year, they said it hasn't changed much.
"I looked through the logs from December last year to today and didn't see an unusually high amount of theft," said Jason Russo, commander at the CHPD.
While no specific date was given for the January closing, Chaney says Citrus Heights residents are invited to shop at nearby locations in Folsom, North Highlands, Roseville and Carmichael.
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