- Residents in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, are facing a strange problem of sewer vent grates being stolen from sidewalks, creating tripping hazards and potential liability issues for property owners.
A strange sidewalk theft problem in San Francisco is leaving some homeowners with small holes, repair headaches, and a possible liability issue right outside their front doors.
Residents in Bernal Heights say sewer vent grates have been disappearing from sidewalks for months, according to Mission Local.
The missing covers leave behind square openings about 4 inches by 4 inches. The grates are meant to keep debris out of sewer system air vents, but once they are removed, the holes can collect garbage and create tripping hazards…