Barriers at San Francisco's Capp St. forces alleged sex work to new area, report says

Sunday, February 18, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There are new developments with the barriers along Capp Street in San Francisco that were put up to stop alleged sex work.

Apparently, the activity has moved to a new street.

Our media partners with the San Francisco Standard report residents a couple of blocks over on Shotwell Street have seen an increase in activity.

REPORT: New barriers to deter alleged sex work on SF's Capp St. may be permanent. Here are the two options
New barriers to deter alleged sex work on SF's Capp St. may be permanent. Here are the 2 options


It varies from reports of car crashes and fights to open solicitation.

The ABC7 news I-Team covered the problems and subsequent crackdown on Capp Street.

The city is looking into a permanent solution to block off the street.

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