Man robbed of camera in Portsmouth Square in Chinatown

A man was robbed of his camera and thrown to the ground at Portsmouth Square on Monday, police said.

The 43-year-old was at the park in Chinatown about 4:50 p.m. when two men who appeared to be in their 20s grabbed at his camera then threw him to the ground, police said.

Once on the ground, the victim let go of the camera and the crooks fled.

No arrests have been made.

The victim sustained only minor injuries, police said.Bay Area NewsChinatownCrimeCrime & CourtsRobberySan Francisco Police Department

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