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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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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