Columbia Sportswear may be the next business to flee downtown Portland after a series of frightening encounters with the city's homeless population, including car break-ins, human waste dumped by the office's front door and threats to its employees. Since moving the 50 employees downtown, workers immediately reported being harassed and threatened by homeless individuals near the new offices. “Everybody saw it,” Anne Bocci, the owner of Anne Bocci Boutique, told FOX12. A representative from the mayor's office told FOX12 he is “dedicated to improving public safety” in the area. “As we prepare for the holiday shopping season, the Mayor is dedicated to improving public safety in the downtown business district," the statement said.

Source: Fox News November 27, 2017 15:02 UTC