San Francisco officer on rampant crimes: ‘Chaos reigns supreme’
Unrestrained crimes in San Francisco are “not new” and “the city is in chaos,” said police Lt. Tracy McCray told Fox News on Wednesday.
McCray made these comments after a Neiman Marcus was hit by shoplifters fleeing with goods in San Francisco. Citing witnesses, the outlet said showcases were smashed and items were lifted from shelves in the store before the suspects could escape.
“This business has people on paychecks and if they close there is no guarantee they will find another job,” McCray, vice president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, told America’s Newsroom. “That’s a lot more than someone who steals a bag.”
SAN FRANCISCO NEIMAN MARCUS MET BY SHOPKEEPERS ESCAPING WITH GOODS
In addition, a former San Francisco Police Commissioner Joe Alioto Veronese spoke about the rise in crime in the city.
“We are in a state of chaos and anarchy here in San Francisco,” Veronese said. “You see it every day … you just expect it and hope that when it happens you won’t be in the line of fire.”
America’s Newsroom co-host Dana Perino asked McCray what the reaction was when she received a phone call about theft or break-in.
“There are no consequences in holding people accountable because excuses …[given] get kicked out by certain politicians, “she replied.” They say the most idiotic things to justify bad behavior, and that’s why there is chaos here. “
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICER ON VIRAL VIDEO FROM BRAZEN WALGREENS SHOPLIFTER: ‘GAUBER’ KNOW THAT THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENCES
McCray compared these incidents to “scenes from a movie” and mentioned that the rise in crime in San Francisco was “an everyday occurrence”.
Meanwhile, Target stores in the Golden City announced that they had reduced their hours of operation due to a significant and alarming increase in thefts. The retail company released the following statement on the rise in crime in San Francisco:
“For more than a month we’ve seen a significant and alarming increase in theft and security incidents in our San Francisco stores, similar to reports from other retailers in the area. With the safety of our guests, team members and communities as our number one priority, we have temporarily reduced our operating hours in six stores in San Francisco. “
McCray said retail companies cutting their working hours due to crime have never been seen in San Francisco.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“Now there are people whose opening hours in these stores have been cut. They will miss out on money in their check for their daily activities, paying rent, buying food and clothing, ”she concluded. “I’m not surprised by this and nobody should be.”
Edmund DeMarche of Fox News contributed to this report.
