[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

And not one post to challenge the validity of the OP...

Classic definition of Sheep or Sheeple!!!!

Here, dose this satisfy you?

California’s Shoplifting Laws - What You Need to Know

That explains the law. But, in San Francisco, the police "may" issue a citation for a misdemeanor shoplifting, but they do not make an arrest. So, the OP's initial post is entirely valid.