Potrero Hill, San Francisco

Bayview Housing Authority Officer Fowlie met with a robbery victim at the
above intersection. The woman explained that she was running towards a
MUNI bus when she noticed three black juveniles following her. As she
began to climb the steps of the bus, one of the juveniles ripped her purse
from her shoulder. The force caused the woman to fall onto the bus steps
causing minor injuries. The MUNI bus driver gave a similar account of the
event. The suspect who grabbed the purse is described as a black male,
15-20 years of age, 5’08” 150 lbs., wearing a turquoise jacket and dark
jeans. Bayview Officers later found the purse in front of a Dakota St.
address. Apparently nothing had been taken from the purse.

People who ride MUNI should be aware that it is not an uncommon practice
for robbers on the street to pull belongings from unsuspecting victims as
they climb aboard buses or trains.

Tuesday, December 27, 2005. 1:45 PM – Street Robbery – Case #: 051449900 –
Wisconsin at Connecticut.