Several Starbucks stores in Manhattan closed Sunday amid fears of protests, the company said.
According to a statement, the coffee chain giant cited possible demonstrations as a reason for the closure of “select stores” in the city.
“As a great precaution and to keep the safety of partners (employees) and customers at the forefront, local leaders have made the decision to close some stores in the Manhattan area due to possible protests taking place today,” he said. a spokeswoman.
The company’s online store locator showed widespread closures throughout Manhattan. A tipster told West Side Rag that all locations south of 110th Street were closed.
The stores were expected to reopen on Monday.
No large-scale protests or interruptions had been reported at the Big Apple since Sunday afternoon.
Authorities have been on high alert following an FBI warning of more possible attacks ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
As a precaution, the NYPD has intensified its presence around City Hall, the Trump Tower, federal buildings and other high-profile locations, The Post previously reported.