Regulars react to their Starbucks closing

Five Starbucks locations in Seattle are set to close this month. The company says, due to a recent increase in crime, the locations are no longer safe for employees.

At the Starbucks on 23rd Avenue South and South Jackson Street in the Central District, Makini Howell tried grabbing a drink and some water for her dog, Copper.

But the door was locked and employees inside were packing up the cafe.

"Where else am I gonna go?” Howell asked, looking up and down the street.

Howell was surprised when she heard that this Starbucks was closing because the company says the location has become too unsafe for employees.

As first reported by The Seattle Times, the company announced five Seattle closures for this month citing safety concerns.

Howell says she enjoys walking Copper here almost daily. This café, she said, has positive energy.