A woman accused of vandalizing multiple businesses with graffiti throughout San Francisco’s Mission District has been arrested, police said.
Around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, surveillance video captured a clear image of a woman accused of vandalizing several businesses at 2449 Mission St. in San Francisco.
“It’s really sad to see a lot of these arts defaced lately, it’s super sad. All these people put their heart and soul into these murals for everyone to look at that is part of the intrigue of the Mission,” said Peter, Mission Cannabis Club store manager.
In the video, the woman can be seen spray-painting a beloved mural. It’s a treasured piece for many in San Francisco by local artist Mario Cid Gonzalez, who passed away in 2021.
“This one was one of his last pieces. So he did this one and down the corner there as well. He did that mural as well. Good guy. It’s sad this happened,” said Peter.
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Business owners began to distribute the face of the woman hoping someone would identify her. In the process, they found more victims. Carmen Elias, the owner of La Mejor Bakery, found the woman painting her parklet and confronted her.