All it took was a lot of nerve and a kick in the ass.
And, okay, the victim probably shouldn’t have been texting, but then again, who doesn’t text and walk?
The 27-year-old victim was doing just that as she walked home Thursday around 9 p.m. when a suspect – 25 to 30 years old – grabbed her phone at 16th and Shotwell Streets, according to police.
The victim resisted and the 180-pound suspect wrestled her to the ground, succeeded in taking the phone and fled north bound.
The victim ran after him and got close enough to give him a good kick in the behind. That was enough. He dropped the phone and the victim recovered it. She was treated for bruises and abrasions, but is otherwise okay – although probably rattled.
“It’s unusual but not unheard of for victims to fight back,” said police spokesperson Albie Esparza.
No arrests have been made. The suspect was described as 5 ft. 10 inches, 180 pounds with spiked hair. At the time of the assault he was wearing jeans and a hoodie.
Crime is trauma and the county offers different services. Here is a link to a page of services.
Victims of violent crime can also contact the Trauma Recovery Center at UCSF.
Umm… just a little heads up for the new folks, you’re gonna want have your game face on when walking near 16th and Shotwell. Capp Street is also an adventure zone.
“Who doesn’t text and walk?” Um, people with brains, and a modicum of common courtesy.