Just How Bad Is Shoplifting in San Francisco?
Reporters Shwanika Narayan and Susie Neilson join host Demian Bulwa to talk about the Chronicle's finding that San Francisco crime statistics don't support Walgreens' claim that it's closing five stores in the city because of a spike in thefts.
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Show Notes
When Walgreens said it would close five stores in the city, the reaction was a firestorm. Why? Because the company blamed shoplifting, reigniting a polarizing debate over whether San Francisco is tough enough on property crimes. Reporters Shwanika Narayan and Susie Neilson join host Demian Bulwa to discuss the Chronicle's findings: that statistics on reported shoplifting cases from the SFPD do not support Walgreens' explanation. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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