{"id":457981,"date":"2026-09-09T06:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/457981\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T06:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:01:09","slug":"san-francisco-leaders-police-tout-increase-in-retail-theft-arrests-heres-a-look-at-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/457981\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco leaders, police tout increase in retail theft arrests: Here’s a look at numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco officials say retail theft arrests are increasing as police increase enforcement efforts across the city.<\/p>\n

The San Francisco Police Department reported a nearly 20% decline in larceny cases so far this year. SFPD said officers made 844 arrests for retail theft during the past six months, a 27% increase compared with the previous six-month period.<\/p>\n

“In the last 12 months, we’ve seized over $410,000 in stolen merchandise,” SFPD Chief Derrick Lew said.<\/p>\n

Police highlighted recent enforcement actions, including the arrest of two suspects accused of stealing more than $1,600 worth of merchandise from a local Gap store two weeks ago.<\/p>\n

Some shoppers say they have noticed improvements.<\/p>\n

“There are problems in some stores but I think it’s really improved a lot,” San Francisco resident Susan McBride said.<\/p>\n

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Despite the reported decline in theft, some retailers continue to face challenges.<\/p>\n

Signs outside the Lucky grocery store on Fulton Street indicate the store will close Friday. District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill said retail theft contributed to the closure and said other grocery stores are also affected.<\/p>\n

“So for us, putting the pedal down and making sure that officers and investigators are in these stores, making arrests is incredibly important. We’re making progress. But I think we still have a long way to go,” Sherrill said.<\/p>\n

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Cal-Mart Supermarket in his district tells ABC7 Eyewitness News that organized retail theft has declined but remains an issue in the area.<\/p>\n

City officials said efforts contributing to the increase in retail theft arrests include increased enforcement, strengthened partnerships with retailers and a focus on repeat offenders.<\/p>\n

MORE: San Francisco repeat offenders responsible for retail theft, police say<\/a><\/p>\n

Mayor Daniel Lurie also issued a warning to those committing theft.<\/p>\n

“If you come to San Francisco to steal, we will arrest you. We will prosecute you. We will hold you accountable,” Lurie said.<\/p>\n

City leaders said they plan to conduct additional retail theft enforcement blitz operations across San Francisco as part of the ongoing crackdown.<\/p>\n

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