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Photo of fake sign in downtown SF appearing to mock CA retail theft law goes viral
Photo of fake sign in downtown SF appearing to mock CA retail theft law goes viral
Aaron Tolentino
2 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign was posted a few days ago outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post having more than 7.7 million views.
The sign, which reads “stolen goods must remain under $950,” appears to mock retail theft law in California. In the state, retail thefts are prosecuted as a felony only if the value of the stolen items exceeds $950. Retail theft valued less than that is charged as a misdemeanor, which has been the case since voters passed Proposition 47 in 2014.
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The sign was confirmed to be posted outside of the designer store, according to fact-checking website Snopes. The San Francisco Police Department said the sign was unauthorized and was later removed.
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Aaron Tolentino
2 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign was posted a few days ago outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post having more than 7.7 million views.
The sign, which reads “stolen goods must remain under $950,” appears to mock retail theft law in California. In the state, retail thefts are prosecuted as a felony only if the value of the stolen items exceeds $950. Retail theft valued less than that is charged as a misdemeanor, which has been the case since voters passed Proposition 47 in 2014.
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The sign was confirmed to be posted outside of the designer store, according to fact-checking website Snopes. The San Francisco Police Department said the sign was unauthorized and was later removed.
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No, SF Didn't Erect Street Sign Saying 'Stolen Goods Must Remain Under $950'
A sign outside a Louis Vuitton store telling thieves any items they steal must cost less than $950 caused a stir on social media.
Nick Hardinges
Published July 3, 2024
https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/960/
Image courtesy of X account @transmissions11
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A sign outside a Louis Vuitton store telling thieves any items they steal must cost less than $950 caused a stir on social media.
Nick Hardinges
Published July 3, 2024
https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/960/
Image courtesy of X account @transmissions11
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