SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday a new plan to help curb retail theft across California. He signed a package of 10 bills into law to combat smash-and-grabs, car thefts, retail crime and the sale of stolen goods statewide.
San Francisco has been no stranger to retail crimes.
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“Definitely retail theft is out of control,” Alejandro Jimenez of Randa’s Market said.
From major luxury retailers hit repeatedly by smash-and-grabs to small business owners wondering when they’ll get hit again, some say, they need the support now more than ever.
“Every day it’s a problem,” Mariana Bakana, owner of Bakana said.
It’s been just three months since two thieves broke into Mariana Bakana’s clothing store in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood.
They got away with more than $43,000 worth of inventory and Bakana’s sense of safety.
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