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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Young girls tied to series of unprovoked attacks in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - A group of teenage girls is possibly tied to a series of unprovoked attacks in San Francisco, according to police. Five unprovoked attacks in July What we know Officers are investigating at least five unprovoked assaults since July that allegedly involved the same group of girls. The most recent incident occurred around 2:54 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Fourth Street, where officers met with two injured victims who were attacked by a group of girls, police said. The victims were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. Police said bystanders intervened to stop the assault, and the group fled on foot. Investigators, who were already aware of similar prior incidents, obtained surveillance footage and images of the alleged attackers and shared them with patrol officers. Plainclothes officers later spotted several of the alleged perpetrators at Stonestown Galleria. Teens arrested Dig deeper A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were detained and later arrested on suspicion of assault after officers developed probable cause during their investigation. Both were cited and released to their parents. An 11-year-old girl was detained and admonished in accordance with state law, police said. "Violent attacks like these will never be tolerated, and the SFPD will use all resources available to ensure our city is safe," Interim Police Chief Paul Yep said. "I am extremely disappointed in the actions of these individuals, and they will be held accountable." Authorities told KTVU they are still searching for more suspects. The Source San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Girls nabbed in SoMa attack that may be part of a series of assaults
Two girls, ages 13 and 14, were arrested and an 11-year-old girl was detained over the weekend in an unprovoked assault in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood that may be linked to similar attacks in recent weeks, police said. The girls match the description of suspects in at least five attacks that began in July, police said, adding that the other incidents remained under investigation. The girls were arrested Saturday, not long after the attack on Fourth Street near Mission Street. Two victims were injured when several girls attacked them around 3 p.m., police said. A witness told the San Francisco Chronicle that the assault occurred outside HeyTea, a Chinese tea drink shop, when the assailants pulled two victims who appeared to be teen girls to the ground by their hair, then kicked them and punched them. The witness spoke to the Chronicle on the condition they not be named and in accordance with the Chronicle policy on anonymous sources. Witnesses intervened, which caused the assailants to take off, police said, adding that the victims were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. Aware of the previous attacks, officers at the Real Time Investigation Center immediately accessed surveillance video of the assault and disseminated images of the suspects to patrol officers. Officers in plain clothes located and detained the three suspects at Stonestown Galleria. The two older girls were arrested and cited on suspicion of assault. The 11-year-old girl was admonished in compliance with state law, police said. As per SFPD's policy, officers consulted with probation officers, who urged officers to release the girls to their parents at the scene, police said. 'Violent attacks like these will never be tolerated, and the SFPD will use all resources available to ensure our city is safe,' Interim Police Chief Paul Yep said. 'I am extremely disappointed in the actions of these individuals, and they will be held accountable.' News of the arrests follows a report in the Chronicle about an attack in Rincon Hill where a witness said a group of assailants who appeared to be teens pulled a woman to the ground by her hair. Police said the group shoved the woman, who did not report any injuries. It was unclear Monday if the assault was related to the other attacks in recent weeks. No further details about the other attacks were available.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Girls aged 11, 13, 14 detained in San Francisco in series of aggravated assaults
Three young girls, aged 11, 13 and 14, were detained in San Francisco over the weekend as suspects in a series of aggravated assaults, authorities said Monday. The San Francisco Police Department said in a press release Monday that the department is investigating at least five apparent unprovoked attacks involving a group of juveniles with similar suspect descriptions that began earlier this month. The department said multiple units, including plainclothes, investigations, special operations, and patrol, were working to identify the suspects. On Saturday at about 2:54 p.m., officers responded to 4th Street between Mission and Howard Streets in the city's South of Market area on a report of an assault. According to police, two victims reported they were assaulted by several juvenile females who then fled after bystanders stepped in to stop the attack. The victims were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, police said. Investigators who were aware of the previous incidents were immediately able to access surveillance video of the attack and disseminate images of the suspects to officers on patrol. Plainclothes officers patrolling on the city's west side found a group of girls matching the images of the assault suspects at the Stonestown Galleria, police said. The girls were detained, and through the course of the investigation, officers developed probable cause to arrest two girls, ages 13 and 14. for assault likely to produce great bodily injury, police said. An 11-year-old girl was also detained and admonished, and after consulting with juvenile probation authorities, the officers were advised to release the suspects to their parents at the scene. "Violent attacks like these will never be tolerated, and the SFPD will use all resources available to ensure our city is safe," said Interim Police Chief Paul Yep said in a prepared statement. "I am extremely disappointed in the actions of these individuals, and they will be held accountable." Police said the investigations remain open and active, and anyone with information was asked to contact the SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD."
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Classic Mercedes-Benz recovered, 2 arrested in San Francisco burglary case
Police in San Francisco said Thursday that they recovered a classic Mercedes-Benz coupe that was bound for Europe after it was stolen during a home burglary last year. On the morning of Nov. 23, 2024, officers were called to a home on the 100 block of Turquoise Way in the city's Diamond Heights neighborhood. The victims told police that their 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL coupe was stolen during the burglary. Officers with the Auto Theft Unit and the plainclothes team were able to identify two suspects in the case. The first suspect, identified as Michael Demetrescu, was arrested on March 6. He was booked into the San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of burglary and vehicle theft. On June 23, the California Department of Motor Vehicles notified police about the vehicle. The DMV told police that the Mercedes was listed for sale and was being prepared for export to the Netherlands. Three days later, officers recovered the car at a shipping facility in Richmond. Police shared photos of the Mercedes being placed on a tow truck and brought back to San Francisco over the Bay Bridge. The coupe, which police said was a family heirloom, has since been returned to its owners. On July 17, officers were able to arrest the second suspect in the case, identified as Anthony Norman Fretty. Police said Fretty was booked on suspicion of vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and delaying an investigation. Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or to text TIP411, beginning the message with SFPD.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Elderly pedestrian in San Francisco dies after being struck by scooter
A pedestrian in San Francisco died after being struck by a scooter on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The San Francisco Police Department said officers responded to the report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian just before 4 p.m. in the area of 6th and Market Streets. They arrived to find a 77-year-old pedestrian with life-threatening injuries and provided aid until medics arrived to take him to the hospital. The scooter rider remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation, poilice said. The unidentified pedestrian died of his injuries at the hospital. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition said the ninth pedestrian death in 2025 highlights a need to educate others on the safe use of e-bikes and e-scooters and a shared-responsibility approach to street safety. "Streets are our largest civic space, and we all share responsibility for the safety of others, especially those who are more vulnerable than ourselves," said Claire Amable, Director of Advocacy for the SF Bicycle Coalition, in a prepared statement. "That means the most vulnerable road users should be given deference and as much space as possible; pedestrians are more vulnerable than bike and scooter users, and people biking and rolling are more vulnerable than those driving cars." There was no word on whether the alcohol, drugs, or speed were factors in the crash. Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or by texting a tip to TIP411 and beginning the message with "SFPD."
