In a significant court ruling, a jury has found Aziza Graves, a serial shoplifter, guilty on 53 counts connected to over a year of shoplifting at various stores in San Francisco, including the Stonestown Target. The conviction comes after Graves claimed that she shouldn't be on trial for any charges.

Video evidence obtained from the court file shows Graves engaging in illegal activities at the Stonestown Target, where she was caught loading her cart with laundry detergent on September 23, 2021. Investigators revealed that Graves would often steal detergent jugs that could be sold in San Francisco's illegal night markets at UN Plaza.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins expressed the crucial role the video evidence played in convincing the jury, stating that it allowed them to witness Graves' purchasing or pretending to purchase items and observe her conduct at the self-checkout.

Graves was found guilty of one count of Grand Theft and 52 counts of Petty Theft. Jenkins believes that attitudes in the city are changing, demonstrating that San Franciscans are committed to holding individuals accountable for this type of crime. Jenkins emphasized that low-level crimes should no longer be viewed lightly, and when adequate evidence is presented, juries will convict.

Although Graves insisted during the trial that she had no mental health issues, her public defender, Scott Grant, argued that she had a delusion, believing she had paid in full with just a penny or a nickel. Sentencing for Graves is scheduled for later this month, where she faces a range of possibilities, including custody, probation, or mental health rehabilitation.

The jury acquitted Graves on one count that lacked surveillance video, while the Public Defender's Office refrained from commenting directly on the verdict. However, it released a statement acknowledging the surge of public resources funneled into carceral punishment and highlighting the underlying causes of property crimes, such as poverty, historic income inequality, and a lack of affordable housing.

San Francisco, like many other cities, has witnessed a rise in retail theft panic, which the statement attributes to false narratives. The Public Defender's Office questions the data behind claims of organized retail theft and emphasizes the need to invest in community-based services that address the root causes of criminal behavior, such as housing, employment, job training, and education.

As San Francisco grapples with the consequences of serial shoplifting incidents, this verdict is seen as a step towards holding individuals accountable, while also reflecting on the underlying systemic issues that contribute to property crimes in the city.

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