San Franciso business owners frustrated with crime; city officials claim its down NBC Bay Area [Video]

A San Francisco business owner said his establishment was broken into for the fourth time on Wednesday. It’s the most recent incident despite city officials stating crime is dropping in the city.

Kevin Lieu, owner of Gai Chicken and Rice, said he is an expert in glass prices because of how many times his establishment’s windows have been shattered. The most recent robbery, he said, will cost him a few thousand dollars.  

“In no way did I ever think I would be an expert in the quality of glass, how many protective layers there are,” he said. “These are things I had to learn through unfortunate events.” 

In a surveillance video, someone breaks into Gai Chicken and Rice in the city’s Castro neighborhood before looking around. The person stays in Lieu’s establishment for 25 seconds before leaving.  

In addition to the four break-ins, Lieu said his establishment had been damaged …