SFPD Burglary Investigation Leads to Arrest of Retail Grand Theft Suspects 23-104
On August 10, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a business located on the 2000 block of Fillmore Street was burglarized by a large group of suspects. The suspects had filled large bags of merchandise and fled the store without paying for the items. The SFPD Burglary unit was immediately notified of the incident and began to investigate.
Through the course of the investigation, investigators developed information on a possible location along with descriptions of the suspects and disseminated that information to patrol officers. At approximately 7:00 p.m., officers assigned to Mission Station located six suspects that matched the description in the area of 23rd and Capp Streets. The officers detained three of the suspects without incident while the other three suspects fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the officers detained the three suspects in the area of the 24th Street Bart Station.
During the investigation, officers recovered large bags of merchandise identified as stolen property from the business.
The suspects were identified as a 13-year-old female juvenile, a 14-year-old female juvenile, a 15-year-old female juvenile, 20-year-old Erykah Thomas, 20-year-old Emoni Thomas, and 18-year-old Salvador Rivera.
Investigators developed probable cause to arrest the suspects for the burglary and placed all six suspects into custody.
The 14-year-old female juvenile was booked at the Juvenile Justice Center for charges of Organized Retail Theft (490.4(a)(1) PC), Burglary (459 PC, 2nd degree), and Grand Theft (487(a) PC.
The 13-year-old was cited and released for Organized Retail Theft (490.4(a)(1) PC), Burglary (459 PC, 2nd degree), and Grand Theft (487(a) PC.
The 15-year-old was cited and released for Organized Retail Theft (490.4(a)(1) PC), Burglary (459 2nd degree PC), and Grand Theft (487(a) PC).
Erykah Thomas, Emoni Thomas, and Rivera were transported and booked at San Francisco County Jail #1 on the charges of Organized Retail Theft (490.4(a)(1) PC), Burglary (459 2nd degree PC), Grand Theft (487(a) PC), and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor(272(a)(1) PC).
While arrests have been made, this remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD 24-hour Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.
SFPD Case Number 230-565-353