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Two teenagers robbed a 17-year-old girl of her bag early Thursday morning at 23rd and Bryant streets, police reported.
The two male teenagers, between 18 and 19 years old, tackled the girl from behind, took her handbag and fled on foot. Police responded to the incident at around 6:50 a.m.
Rigoberto Hernandez is a journalism student at San Francisco State University. He has interned at The Oregonian and The Orange County Register, but prefers to report on the Mission District. In his spare time he can be found riding his bike around the city, going to Giants games and admiring the Stable building.
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@Sarah, thanks for the comment. You are so right. Neighbors have to stop turning a blind eye!
On Wed night I saw two teenage boys heckling and threatening a muni driver at 25th and Potrero. Apparently they had approached her while she was using the port-a-potty and tried to tip it over. After she came out she threatened to use pepper spray on them as they stood at a distance yelling curses and threats at her. They left after I told them I was calling the police. These young men were dressed in punk style clothing (all black, leather jackets, skinny jeans) and both had skateboards. Please be aware of your surroundings. And the lesson here, in my opinion, is that when neighbors hear screams it is their responsibility to intervene and call the authorities. Lets take responsibility for one another!
I’m sure she learned a valuable lesson.
…which is?