SFPD Arrests Burglary Suspects in the Central District 24-158

On Monday, December 16th, 2024, San Francisco Police Officers responded to the 1900 block of Hyde Street regarding a burglary in progress.

Officers were advised that two unknown suspects made entry into a business.

Officers arrived on scene and observed a male subject matching the description provided walking near the area of Hyde Street and Delgado Pl. Officers detained the male without incident.

Officers established a perimeter of the business and with the assistance of K9 Eli, a search of the building was conducted. K9 Eli alerted officers to a potential suspect inside the business. Officers provided several commands, which the suspect initially refused but was eventually detained without further incident.

Officers developed probable cause to arrest the two male suspects for burglary. While conducting an arrest search of the suspects, store merchandise was located and returned to the owner of the business.

 31-year-old Michael Smith and 38-year-old Adam Smith were transported and booked into San Francisco County Jail.

Smith was booked under the following charges: second-degree burglary (459 PC2nd), conspiracy (182(a) PC), burglary tools (466 PC), possession of controlled substance (11350(a) HS), and parole violation (3056 PC).

 Alston was booked under the following charges: second-degree burglary (459 PC 2nd), conspiracy (182 (a) PC), burglary tools (466 PC), resisting arrest (148(a)(1) PC), and unlawful possession of controlled substance (11350(a) HS).

Although arrests have been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

SFPD Case #240773621