Man's Necklace Ripped Off Neck In Brazen SSF Robbery

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A male victim had a necklace ripped off of his neck in a Peninsula robbery on Sunday evening, according to police.

Shortly before 5:20 p.m., the victim was walking north on Magnolia Avenue in South San Francisco when a male suspect approached. The victim became suspicious and turned to walk south, but the suspect then approached from behind and grabbed the necklace off his neck, causing a minor injury, police said.

The suspect fled south on Magnolia Avenue toward Railroad Avenue and remains at large.

He was described as a man about 5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet tall and between 160-170 pounds who spoke English as well as Spanish. He wore a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes, police said.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact South San Francisco police at (650) 877-8900, a tip line at (650) 952-2244 or tips@ssf.net.

— By Bay City News Service / Image via Shutterstock