SFPD Make Arrest in Motorcycle Bandit Armed Robbery Series 19-017
On December 6, 2018, a series of armed robberies began in San Francisco, committed by a male suspect wearing a motorcycle helmet and riding a motorcycle. At approximately 10:22PM, the suspect walked into a Eureka Valley neighborhood market, brandished a firearm at the cashier, and demanded cash from the register. The cashier complied and the suspect fled the business with cash and merchandise.
Approximately an hour later, an Inner Sunset District gas station was robbed in the same manner. The location of this robbery was less than 2 miles away from the Eureka Valley market.
Through the course of an investigation, SFPD Robbery Investigators developed information that led to a possible suspect wanted for a similar crime in a neighboring jurisdiction.
On January 11, 2019 at approximately 7:44AM, a suspect wearing a motorcycle helmet rode into a Marina District gas station where he brandished a firearm and robbed the establishment.
On January 12, 2019 at approximately 5:45AM, a suspect walked into a Marina District restaurant and robbed the establishment at gunpoint.
Although an arrest has been made this remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD 24 hour tip line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.
