A San Francisco immigrant store owner is speaking out about the city’s crime problem following the theft of $100,000 from his tobacco shop. Zaid, co-owner of Cigarettes R Cheaper, compares the situation to the dangers of his home country, urging politicians to address the worsening crisis. Thieves looted approximately $80,000 worth of merchandise and $20,000 in cash from Zaid’s store in the Richmond District. The city’s drug and homeless issues exacerbate the already dire situation, allowing criminals to act with impunity. San Francisco Police Department, grappling with a staffing shortage, has not yet made any arrests. Zaid’s frustration highlights the severity of the crime problem in the once-vibrant city.
