In April 2025, the San Francisco Police Department implemented undercover operations at high-theft Safeway and Walgreens stores to combat shoplifting. This initiative resulted in 37 arrests, mostly for petty theft, totaling approximately $2,500 in stolen merchandise. While most suspects were cited and released, four faced more serious charges due to outstanding warrants. The operations highlight the SFPD's focus on organized retail crime, although the average value of items stolen suggests these busts are more about prevention than substantial losses.
The SFPD conducted a month-long operation in April yielding 37 arrests linked to organized retail theft, primarily focusing on high-theft Safeway and Walgreens locations.
The SFPD's undercover operations at two San Francisco locations led to several arrests for petty theft, signaling a strategic focus on combating retail crime.
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