Democratic-controlled San Francisco is struggling with an increase in stealing that has lowered sales and caused businesses to leave.
In San Francisco, organized retail crime targets small companies, but even big-box retailers like Target and Walgreens struggle with the problem of widespread stealing. The effects are serious and pervasive.
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The tobacco business in San Francisco’s Richmond District is owned by Zaid, and it has a history of stealing. Zaid is angry with his local leaders for failing to stop the widespread thievery, claiming that it is “worse than Afghanistan or Iraq.”
Seven burglars broke into Zaid’s business late Tuesday night. The thieves broke the windows and made off with stuff worth about $80,000 and $20,000 in cash. The cops were nowhere to be seen, so the burglars had a whole 20 minutes to loot the institution without being caught.
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“The politicians need to get a grip on this because it’s worse than Afghanistan or Iraq,” said Zaid. “At least in Afghanistan the Taliban will cut your hand off and people are afraid to commit such a crime.”
“They know the police won’t do anything,” Zaid said.
“We have drugs issue, we have homeless issue, and on top of this these idiots come in here and take whatever they want,” added the store owner.
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Zaid arrived in the country in 1987 and opened his business in 2003. His judgment? The state of the city right now is the worst he’s ever seen.
“The city has gone downhill, especially the last 2 years since COVID, I’ve never seen it worse,” Zaid said. “People are afraid to come shopping here because they are either going to get robbed or someone will break into their car.”
If things don’t change soon, Zaid fears he could have to shut down his company.
“Out safety is more important than making a living in this city,” Zaid added.
