Two suspects have been apprehended following a bold mid-afternoon robbery in San Francisco’s Mission District. San Francisco Police took to social media to inform the public of the arrests of 33-year-old Richard Allen and 24-year-old Gesner Nazaire, both residents of San Francisco, after a reported theft and physical altercation that occurred last week.
The incident in question unfolded last Tuesday at about 3:45 PM, when an adult male was reportedly attacked by two individuals at the intersection of Valencia and 20th Streets. According to SFPD’s post, the male victim suffered the indignity of having his chain torn from his neck and his wallet purloined before the culprits fled on foot.
NOTABLE ARREST: Two suspects were arrested after they physically attacked and robbed a victim of their belongings on Oct 21, 2025, in the area of Valencia/20th. SFPD officers were able to locate and arrest the pair following a foot pursuit. Read more below: pic.twitter.com/LJHBZTPQPX
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) October 30, 2025
A subsequent foot chase led local law enforcement to the suspects near 20th and Guerrero Streets. The SFPD confirmed the arrests and identified the two men involved in the alleged crime. Allen is facing multiple charges, including robbery, criminal conspiracy, resisting arrest, trespassing, and a parole violation…