A new ordinance went into effect Wednesday forcing all gas stations in Hammond, Indiana, to close overnight in hopes of deterring crime.
"You have to do what you have to do to protect your interest," said customer Ivin Roberts, who said he understands the city’s decision."It’s getting bad."as a measure to try and curb robberies and carjackings at different gas stations. Mayor Thomas McDermott first introduced the ordinance in July following the shooting death of a 33-year-old man.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly"Some of my customers who have been here forever the last 20 years, I know them," said gas station General Manager Vinod Patel."They have to go somewhere. I don’t know what they’re going to do." "I’m close to the BP refinery, so all the workers on the night shift they come here to buy smoke, coffee, and the snacks and pop and everything," said Patel.He relies on their business and told NBC Chicago about 15% of his revenue comes from the overnight shift at his location on Indianapolis Boulevard.Patel and several other managers and operators have filed an exemption to stay open with the city.
In order for the gas stations to remain open overnight, the mayor said the board of Public Works and Safety is considering several factors, including the proximity of the gas station to neighborhoods and the interstate, the number of crimes reported at that specific location, and whether security will be provided for staff and customers on-site.
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