Last week, the Examiner ran slightly sensational story (with an exceptional lede, we might add) about the rise in thefts at local nightclubs. According to inspectors with the Entertainment Commission, the latest problem at nightlife venues around the city wasn't violence spilling out on to the streets, but a scourge of pickpockets plaguing venues like the euro-friendly Ruby Skye.
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San Francisco Nightclub Patrons Just Want To Steal Your Stuff
Have You Seen These (Adorable) Pickpockets?
Over at CAV on Friday night -- right next to Cafe Zuni -- Justin of JustInSoma and his girlfriend, Stephanie, were looking for a little wine, food, and relaxation. They got two out of three. While visiting the esteemed wine bar, Stephanie was robbed of her wallet and iPhone. Within 45 minutes, the thieving duo used her cash and cards to purchase $500 worth of groceries at Safeway, $40 worth rental DVDs from the Safeway kiosk, and $700 worth of clothing from Old Navy.
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