A just-married couple and their wedding photographer said they were victims of an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco on their wedding day last week, as first reported by KGO.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:28 p.m. on Jan. 21, San Francisco Police told KCBS Radio in an emailed statement. One of the newlyweds, who asked the station not to reveal their identity, said the suspect jumped out the car and attempted to rob their wedding photographer of his camera at California and Powell streets.
"It just happened so quickly," the victim said.
The photographer, 57-year-old Ken Mendoza, told the outlet he held onto the camera during the altercation because the photos had not been backed up yet and he had already had a camera stolen prior.
"Looking back I realize the danger," he explained. "Definitely my life was at risk."
Authorities said that Mendoza was able to successfully retain possession of the camera. After the suspect was unable to wrestle the camera away, he went back into the vehicle, which was being operated by a second person, and two fled the scene.
Following the struggle, the three victims were able ran away and hide in a nearby parking garage, according to KGO.
"We blame the criminal, obviously, but I feel London Breed and Chesa Boudin are equally to blame as far as I'm concerned," the victim told the outlet. "They were standing right there watching it all happen because the city has just gone to a horrible place."
The victim called the photographer "a hero" for his actions.
No arrests have been made, police said.
Further details about the incident were unavailable. Police asked anyone with information to call their tip line at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to "TIP411" and begin the text message with "SFPD". Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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