Unauthorized Signs in San Francisco Mislead on Shoplifting Laws

Prank signs falsely claiming theft under $950 is legal were removed by city officials.

Signs claiming 'stolen goods must remain under $950' appeared in Union Square.
San Francisco officials confirmed the signs were not posted by any government entity.
The signs referenced Proposition 47, which reclassified certain thefts as misdemeanors.
Social media posts spread misinformation, suggesting the signs were official.
City departments acted quickly to remove the unauthorized signs.