Washington State crime surge closes restaurant, insurance unavailable

A Washington State restaurant, Bistro Baffi, closed permanently due to a surge in crime making it impossible to secure affordable insurance. The restaurant's owner, Nirav Sheth, cited repeated break-ins and the inability to obtain business insurance as the primary reasons for the closure. He also criticized the response from Democratic leadership to the rising crime rates. Sheth stated that the restaurant was struggling financially, with weekly expenses far exceeding revenue. Crime statistics in Washington State have shown increases in violent offenses, murders, and robberies in recent years.