My feelings are more so directed at this environment that Nintendo has fostered; maybe they didn’t have any direct involvement in this situation, but their constant litigations are fanning the flames and it’s depressing seeing this news so often. Their constant involvement is making this worse and more prevalent.
The increased police presence may not be the main reason your plug decides to leave, it may be because he’s losing customers, but having the increased police activity will still contribute to his final decision to leave the area.