Hartford, Houston enact rules to reduce late night crime at stores

7 Eleven With Pylon, 1950's
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See "Houston will tackle convenience store crimes" from the Houston Chronicle, and "City To Enforce Store Ordinance" from the Hartford Courant. From the latter article:

Under the provisions, small- and mid-sized convenience stores and gas stations that want to stay open between 11:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. must have, among other things, security cameras, a silent alarm, a drop safe, and windows that allow clear and unobstructed views.