A man suspected of stealing $18,000 in items from stores in Union Square and other parts of San Francisco is facing more than 20 charges, prosecutors said.
According to District Attorney Brooke Jenkins office , 49-year-old Mark Farmer has been charged with six counts of second-degree burglary, four counts of grand theft and 11 counts of shoplifting. Farmer was arrested by San Francisco police on Sep. 18.
Describing him in their statement as a “prolific burglar”, the DA’s office alleges Farmer took part in thefts dating back to December of last year. Stores targeted by the thefts include Bloomingdales, Lululemon, the Gap and Athleta.
“My office will do everything we can to ensure that brazen retail thieves are held accountable for their crimes that impact not only the businesses but also the communities that they serve,” Jenkins said. “I would like to thank the San Francisco Police Department for their investigation and continued efforts to address retail theft.”