This footage was filmed and produced 24 January 2024.

[WARNING: video contains profanity]

The video captures individuals leaving a San Francisco grocery store without paying. The uploader, engaged in a verbal confrontation with the shoplifters, expressed frustration at witnessing what he described as "hordes of fentanyl thieves" plundering one of the last remaining downtown grocery stores.

In a passionate plea, he called for collective action against theft, emphasizing the dire consequences for the community. He highlighted the potential link between stolen goods and the fentanyl trade, contributing to the closure of several grocery stores. He questioned whether residents must choose between having access to essential services and combating the illicit drug economy.

As San Francisco grapples with this complex issue, concerns about the impact on local businesses and the well-being of the community grow.