A San Francisco business has implemented a new strategy to combat rampant shoplifting. Fredericksen’s Hardware and Paint in Cow Hollow is now offering a one-on-one shopping experience during certain hours to separate genuine customers from potential thieves. The store’s manager, Sam Black, stated that the theft has reached significant dollar amounts and has become dangerous for both employees and customers. The new approach aims to make it uncomfortable for thieves and has been in place for three weeks, with plans to review the results after a month.
The situation has prompted a response from San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani, who emphasized the need for more police on the streets to address the city’s staffing crisis. Mayor London Breed also released new crime numbers for the city, showing declines in robberies, burglaries, and larceny-theft, including car break-ins and retail theft for January.
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