says the stolen goods then wind up being sold online. we have allowed criminal networks to create a business model selling stolen goods online, and that is what s put this problem on steroids. and i m really sad that the situation in the san francisco is driving businesses away. reporter: this walgreens shopper deeply saddened to see her neighborhood store shut down but understands the decision. if business is going to lose money, why should they stay open. reporter: you don t blame walgreens? no, why would i blame walgreens. business is to make money. reporter: san francisco police have added foot patrols to deter thefts in known hot zones. our police department is working really hard to make sure that people are apprehended and held accountable for these crimes. reporter: and mayor london breed says criminals are only hurting people in their own neighborhoods. when they do this, it impacts their family members, their grandmothers, they can t get their medicine at
product. it s not something that is limited to san francisco. it s happening all over the country. san francisco is a focal point now. reporter: jason brewer of the retail industry leaders association says the stolen goods then wind up being sold online. we ve allowed criminal networks to create a business model selling stolen goods online and that is what s put this problem on steroids. i m really sad that the situation in san francisco is driving businesses away. reporter: this walgreens shopper saddened to see her store shut down but understands the decision. if business is going to lose money, why should they stay open? reporter: so you don t blame walgreens? no. why would? business is to make money. reporter: san francisco police have added foot patrols to deter threats in known hot zones. our police department is working hard to make sure that people are apprehended and held accountable for these crimes. reporter: and the mayor says criminals are only hurting
who are building million dollar businesses selling stolen product. it is not something limited to san francisco. it s happening all over the country. san francisco is a focal point now. reporter: jason brewer says the stolen goods wind up being sold online. . we have allowed criminal networks to create a business model selling stolen goods online. i m really sad that the situation in san francisco is driving businesses away. reporter: this walgreens shopper deeply sadened to see her neighborhood store shutdown but understands the decision. if the businesses lose money, why should they stay open? they re in business to make money. reporter: they added foot patrols in known hot zones. . our police department is working really hard to make sure that people are apprehended and held accountable for these crimes. reporter: and mayor breed