According to SFPD, this man has been accessing the bank account information of Joseph Williams, who was found dead in his apartment on Folsom Street this Thursday.
The death, initially ruled suspicious, has now been determined to be a homicide by the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office, according to a press release issued by SFPD Officer Albie Esparza.
According to the press release:
The suspect has been accessing the victim’s bank account information in various locations in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The suspect has been described as a male, black, approximately 50-60 years old, 5’03” – 5’05”, thin build, medium complexion. He has been seen driving a gold or beige sedan (possibly a Mercedes “E” Class) with a sun roof.
Anyone recognizing the suspect or having information regarding his whereabouts should contact the San Francisco Police Department:
Inspectors: Pam Hofsass, Kevin Jones or Valerie Matthews of the SFPD Homicide Detail through: SFPD-BRICC: (415) 553-1071
The SFPD Anonymous Tip Line: (415) 575-4444, or Text a Tip: “TIP411”
SFPD Case Number: 110-383-998
A press conference held at the Hall of Justice a few minutes ago did not add much information to what has previously been released about the case. Sgt. Mike Andraychak described the man in the photos as “a person of interest” and said that he had been using Williams’ credit card to make cash withdrawals.
Andraychak also said that even though Williams’ death has been ruled a homicide, the exact cause of death has not been released by the Medical Examiner.
That brings the total number of murders in the Mission this year to two — the first was this past February. The primary suspect for that case was never arrested, said Capt. Greg Corrales, due to lack of witnesses who were willing to step forward, but SFPD remains committed to the case.