San Francisco Police Make Arrest in UN Plaza Assault 20-118(a)

(Correction to spelling of suspect’s name and information on hate crime)

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, at approximately 12:20 PM, San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Leavenworth and McAllister Streets for a report of an aggravated assault. Officers met with a 25-year-old male victim who identified himself as the victim of the assault. The victim told officers he was participating in a free speech rally at UN Plaza when he was punched in the face by an unknown suspect. The assault caused the victim to lose two teeth. Video and audio evidence indicate that a racial obscenity, consistent with the victim's ethnicity, was said by the suspect during the assault. The SFPD Night Investigations Unit and Special Investigations Unit led the investigation.

Investigators developed information that led to the identity of the suspect in the assault. The suspect was identified as 35-year-old Adroa Anderson of Watsonville. On Sunday, October 18, 2020, at approximately 2:53 PM, Adroa Anderson was taken into custody by San Francisco Police officers in Oakland, CA. Adroa Anderson was transported to San Francisco County Jail where he was booked on charges of mayhem (203 PC) and a hate crime enhancement (422.75(a) PC).

While an arrest has been made, this remains an open 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 your text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.