Three suspects wanted for a variety of crimes, including robbery and possession of stolen property, were arrested by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) after a police car chase that led to a crash in the Tenderloin District. According to an SFPD release, the initial robbery took place on December 11, with the suspects fleeing in a stolen bronze-colored sedan.
The first encounter with the vehicle occurred when an SFPD sergeant spotted it on eastbound Interstate 80, leading to an attempted pursuit that the suspects evaded. Later, Tenderloin officers saw the vehicle at Eddy and Polk Street and initiated another pursuit, which ended with the suspects' vehicle colliding on the 500 block of Franklin Street. Theodore Lee Gore, 29, Aaron Lemar Richardson, 42, and Marisa Renee Melton, 32, all from Vacaville, CA, tried to flee on foot but were apprehended by the police, the vehicle contained a firearm, narcotics, and burglary tools upon inspection.
The suspects' list of charges includes possession of a stolen vehicle, felony possession of a firearm, and possession of controlled substances, among others. Gore and Richardson also had outstanding arrest warrants, while Melton had four, her bail amount totaling over $96,000. After the collision, Gore was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the police are urging anyone with further information to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigations.
Those who know the case are encouraged to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or provide an anonymous tip via TIP411, referencing SFPD Case# 230-868-862.
