By Isabella RossiOctober 12, 2025 Crime Debunking the Myth: Shoplifting Is Illegal in San Francisco AFP Fact Check clarifies that shoplifting remains illegal in San Francisco, debunking viral claims suggesting otherwise. Authorities continue to enforce laws to prevent theft amid ongoing misinformation.
By Samuel BrownJuly 7, 2025 Crime Debunking the Myth: Why Viral Street Signs Don’t Make Theft Legal in California Viral street signs claiming theft is legal in California are false. Authorities confirm these signs are fake and do not reflect state laws. Theft remains illegal under California law.