Justin Sullivan/2006 Getty Images file photoA Safeway security guard was pepper sprayed by two shoplifters on Wednesday.

Shoplifters pepper spray Safeway security guard

A Safeway security guard was pepper sprayed by two shoplifters in the Western Addition on Wednesday, police said.

The 35-year-old male victim attempted to stop two women who reportedly shoplifted some items at the store at Eddy and Webster streets about 10:30 p.m. when one of the suspects pepper-sprayed him.

The suspects fled the scene on foot with the stolen goods. No arrests have been made.

The security guard was treated at the scene by a medic.

Bay Area NewsCrimeCrime & CourtsSan FranciscoSan Francisco PoliceSFPD

If you find our journalism valuable and relevant, please consider joining our Examiner membership program.
Find out more at www.sfexaminer.com/join/
Previous story
Boy, 16, arrested for allegedly lighting AC Transit passenger on fire
Next story
South San Francisco ferry doubles ridership with new schedule

Just Posted

Asian American youth report anger, sadness and fear over surge in racist behavior

Survey finds about 80 percent experienced bullying or verbal harassment

SFMTA cuts wellness program for Muni operators during pandemic

BackFirst provided preventative care for chronic disease plus help with diet, exercise and stress

California’s troubled unemployment agency needs immediate overhaul, report says

By Patrick McGreevy Los Angeles Times California’s antiquated unemployment benefits system requires… Continue reading

In Brown Type: New survey finds engagement and trend to progressivism among Asian American voters

The 2016 election and ‘Trump effect’ have fired up the voting bloc

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, liberal giant of the Supreme Court, dies

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who championed women’s rights — first as a… Continue reading

Most Read