San Francisco's elected officials are pushing for tougher penalties for the resale of stolen goods through a revived proposal in the California State Legislature.
Mayor Daniel Lurie is collaborating with state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, on a bill that would increase penalties for those involved in illegal fencing operations, which is when stolen merchandise is later resold for a profit. The measure targets the growing problem of vendors reselling stolen goods on the sidewalks of San Francisco, particularly in the Mission District and South of Market areas.
