When a stranger asks, “Can I bum a cigarette?” it might be best to run.
Suspects asked a 24-year-old man the cigarette question Friday night and for at least the fourth time this year, the person ended up a victim, robbed of his money, according to police.
The latest incident happened around 8:10 p.m. on Alabama and Mariposa streets. After asking for a cigarette, the suspects demanded the man’s money. When he refused, a suspect pushed him to the ground and took his wallet, containing cash, and his watch.
The suspects, both described as 25-year-old men, fled on foot. No arrests have been made.
A 30-year-old woman was stabbed and robbed Saturday night, according to police.
She was on the corner of Shotwell and 20th streets shortly after 8 p.m., when she was approached by man who slashed at her and took her money.
The suspect, described as a man in his 20s, fled the scene.
The victim was transported to SF General Hospital, where she was treated for her non-life-threatening injuries.
Any better description of the suspects? Height? Weight? Hair color? Clothing? etc?