SFPD Arrests Robbery Suspect With help from the Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC) 25-130

On October 18, 2025, at approximately 6:42 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to a business on the 5300 block of Mission Street regarding a robbery that had just occurred. 

Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, who told officers that an unknown adult male entered her business and demanded money while pointing an unknown weapon covered by a bag at the victim. The suspect gained access to the register and left the business with cash. The victim immediately ran outside while calling 911 and was confronted by the suspect, who demanded more money. During the interaction, the suspect stole the victim’s cell phone and fled from the scene in a vehicle. The victim had no reports of injuries. 

Members assigned to the Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC) located the suspect vehicle traveling northbound on 7th Street towards Mission Street and notified officers in the area.  Officers arrived on scene and placed the suspect into custody without incident. Officers positively identified the suspect as 68-year-old Stephen Smith of Daly City. Smith was transported to San Francisco County Jail and was booked for two counts of robbery (211 PC) and assault 245(a)(4) PC). 

While an arrest was made, this is still an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. 

SFPD CASE# 250-587-694