Juveniles Arrested For 2 Armed Carjackings In City

SAN FRANCISCO — A group of four teenagers was arrested last week in San Francisco for allegedly carjacking two vehicles at gunpoint, police said in a news release.

San Francisco police responded to a report of a carjacking on Treasure Island on Oct. 31 at 3:20 p.m. A man said he was approached by four people who brandished guns and fled with his vehicle.
Police officers spotted the vehicle near Cesar Chavez and Connecticut streets and initiated a pursuit, which was briefly suspended for public safety reasons, according to police.

The chase resumed near Howard and 6th streets, before the driver of the vehicle crashed into an unoccupied parked car.

Police believe the four teenagers in the car were also responsible for a carjacking the day before. On Oct. 30, a person had their vehicle stolen at 25th and South Van Ness in similar circumstances.
Two 16-year-old boys and two 15-year-old boys were arrested and booked on multiple charges, including robbery-related charges and conspiracy to commit a felony. three of the suspect are also facing weapons charges.

All were booked into San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center.

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