Adam Schiff’s luggage stolen during car theft in San Francisco

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Adam Schiff's luggage stolen during car theft in San Francisco

California Rep. Adam Schiff found out firsthand about San Francisco crime when his luggage was swiped from his car in a parking garage Thursday – forcing him to attend a fancy dinner in casual wear, according to a report. 

The Democrat, who is also running to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in the Senate, was in the city for a few days and had parked his car in a downtown garage before a gathering with supporters, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. 

But before the dinner at Ristorante Rocca in nearby Burlingame, he fell victim to a car break-in, losing his bags which left without a suit for the occasion. 

“Yes, they took my bags,” Schiff confirmed to the Chronicle. “But I’m here to thank Joe,” he added, referring to high-profile lawyer Joe Cotchett, who’s backing his Senate bid. 

Rep. Adam Schiff’s car was broken into while attending a gathering with supporters in San Francisco this week. Adam Schiff / Facebook

“I guess it’s ‘Welcome to San Francisco,’” Cotchett’s spokesperson Lee Houskeeper bluntly told the newspaper. 

A photo from the restaurant obtained by the publication shows Schiff was the most dressed-down diner at his table. 

The lawmaker was spotted standing up and offering remarks while wearing a long-sleeved shirt under a hiking vest. 

But despite the car burglary and subsequent wardrobe emergency, Cotchett said Schiff didn’t seem bothered. 

A video captured thieves breaking into multiple cars in San Francisco in 2023. via KTVU
In one 30-day period last year, the city saw a whopping 1,670 car burglaries.  via KTVU

“Adam really showed himself tonight,” Cotchett told the Chronicle. “He’ll be a great senator — he’s going to change the Senate tremendously.”

San Francisco has gained national attention in recent years for its rampant crime, especially car break-ins. 

In one 30-day period last year, the city saw a whopping 1,670 car burglaries. 

Schiff is running to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in the Senate. Annabelle Gordon – CNP / MEGA

But crime, including larcenies – the category in which car break-ins are counted – have trended down this year, according to police stats. 

In the first quarter of 2024, larcenies in the city dropped by 35% over the same period last year – from 8,389 to 5,402, according to the Chronicle. 

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