New York mayor says retailers must force shoppers to remove masks when entering stores to prevent crime. 'It's not about being fearful of a pandemic.'

• NYC Mayor Eric Adams said face masks obstruct stores from identifying potential shoplifters. 
• "Do not allow people to enter the store without taking off their face masks," he told a local radio station.
• Adams' comments come as retailers have sounded the alarms about above-average theft rates.

New York Mayor Eric Adams has a clear message for retailers: If you want to prevent theft, don't allow shoppers to enter with face masks on.