US EditionSF Walgreens puts chains on freezers as shoplifters target store 20 times a day, employee says
- Shoplifters in San Francisco have targeted the ice cream and pizza sections of Walgreens stores, prompting retailers to chain up the freezer sections to prevent theft. The stores are reportedly being robbed up to 20 times a day, leading to the locking up of multiple sections including cosmetics, razors, air fresheners, and hair dye.
- San Francisco has experienced a surge in organized theft, causing more than 20 retail stores to close in the downtown area since 2020. Over 10,000 cases of larceny or theft have been reported in 2023.
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"This Year Is The Worst": SF Walgreens Store Suffers 20 Thefts A Day, Chains Up Freezer Section
"This Year Is The Worst": SF Walgreens Store Suffers 20 Thefts A Day, Chains Up Freezer Section Authored by Lear Zhou via The Epoch Times, The Walgreens store at 16th Avenue and Geary Boulevard started using chains and locks in the freezer section to protect food from being stolen. One employee, who chose not to reveal his name, told The Epoch Times the shoplifting happens 15–20 times every day. “This year is the worst,” the senior employee tol…
SF Walgreens puts chains on freezers as shoplifters target store 20 times a day, employee says
ABC7 News reporter Luz Pena witnessed multiple shoplifters on a visit to the Walgreens store. One of alleged thieves even took the time to explain why he did it.
SF Walgreens Store Suffers 20 Thefts a Day, Chains Up Freezer Section
SAN FRANCISCO—The Walgreens store at 16th Avenue and Geary Boulevard started using chains and locks in the freezer section to protect food from being stolen. One employee, who chose not to reveal his name, told The Epoch Times the shoplifting happens 15–20 times every day. “This year is the worst,” the senior employee told The Epoch Times, especially after the downtown Walgreens store closed. According to the employee, the shoplifters include ho…
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