SF man arrested for allegedly stealing from Walgreens 27 times for $40K of merchandise
A San Francisco man, Tyrese Boswell, has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $40,000 worth of merchandise from Walgreens stores over 27 incidents. Boswell, 24, was reportedly released multiple times after arrests but continued to target the same stores. His case highlights ongoing concerns about retail theft and lenient release policies in the city.
- ▪Tyrese Boswell is accused of stealing almost $40,000 in Walgreens merchandise across 27 separate theft incidents.
- ▪He was first arrested on Christmas Eve for 18 thefts at a Walgreens on Columbus Avenue.
- ▪After being released, Boswell resumed stealing, leading to multiple arrests within a few months.
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Metro SF man arrested for allegedly stealing from Walgreens 27 times for $40K of merchandise By Nina Joudeh Published May 17, 2026, 6:17 p.m. ET A San Francisco man repeatedly released from custody without serious consequences is accused of stealing from multiple Walgreens stores dozens of times over several months. Tyrese Boswell is accused of stealing almost $40,000 in Walgreens merchandise across 27 separate theft incidents, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The 24-year-old allegedly targeted Walgreens locations in North Beach and Noe Valley between late 2025 and April 2026, primarily swiping cosmetics and batteries, police said. 4 San Francisco shoplifting suspect Tyrese Boswell is accused of stealing almost $40,000 in Walgreens merchandise across 27 thefts.
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