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Published on February 07, 2025
Man Robbed of PlayStation 5 at Gunpoint During Downtown San Francisco Apartment Party; Suspects SoughtSource: Google Street View

Early in the morning on Wednesday, San Francisco's District 4 police were called to the scene of a robbery in the downtown area, precisely to an apartment on the 900 block of Olive. A party turned sour when a man and his PlayStation 5 were held at gunpoint and robbed after inviting two strangers into his home. According to details released by SLMPD.org, the 29-year-old victim had chosen to bring the man and woman back to his apartment to continue partying, a decision that swiftly devolved into an unanticipated crime scene.

What began as a social night took a grave turn when the male guest revealed a firearm and proceeded to quickly relieve the victim of his gaming console. The assailants subsequently made their exit and were seen driving away from the premises. This abrupt turn of events has left the victim without a key piece of his entertainment setup and with questions about the trustworthiness of new acquaintances. The suspects remain at large, with authorities earnestly in search of any information that could aid in their capture.

They are urging anyone who might have witnessed the incident or who possesses any information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward. There is also an appeal to contact CrimeStoppers, where tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may have the opportunity to receive a cash reward for details leading to an arrest. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is available to take any tips directly at 314-444-2500. Still, it is only through tips submitted to CrimeStoppers, at 866-371-TIPS (8477), that the possibility of a reward exists.