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A 16-year-old girl was robbed Monday afternoon while riding the 14 Mission bus, police said.
The girl was sitting on the bus when a male suspect, 15 to 17 years old, approached her and snatched her phone from her hand. The suspect then got off the bus and fled on foot.
The incident happened at 20th Street and South Van Ness Avenue at 2:06 p.m.
Hélène Goupil is a former editor at Mission Local who now works independently as a videographer and editor. She's the co-author of "San Francisco: The Unknown City" (Arsenal Pulp Press).
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Like candy from a baby. The way we’ve set up our communities, this is the perfect crime for the economically disadvantaged. Easy access, easy getaway, and a slap on the wrist if caught.