San Francisco Police Are Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Aggravated Assault Suspect 21-092

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at approximately 10:30 a.m., San Francisco Police officers from Central Station were flagged down on the 200 block of Powell Street regarding an aggravated assault. Officers located a 34-year-old male victim suffering from a large laceration to his face. Officers rendered medical aid and summoned medics to the scene. Witnesses told officers that the suspect approached the victim and asked for money. The victim told the suspect he did not have any money. The suspect began yelling, produced a knife, and cut the victim on his face. The suspect immediately fled the scene on foot. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for nonlife-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s, approximately 6’0” tall, 150 to 160 pounds, shoulder-length blonde hair, beard, and mustache. The suspect was last seen wearing blue jeans and a light gray, zip-up hooded sweatshirt with the word “southpole” on the front wearing with the number 21 on the left rib, a bright blue shirt, white or light gray slip-on shoes, and carrying a backpack.

The SFPD Central Station Investigations Team is leading the investigation and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. Images of the suspect accompany this news release.

Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to immediately contact the SFPD via the SFPD 24-hour-tip line at 1-415-575-4444, or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.