In footage of one of the incidents, the suspects can be seen brandishing a gun as they try to rob a wedding photographer in an outdoor area of the Palace of Fine Arts. In the video, the wedding photographer tries to keep the robbers at bay as he clings onto his equipment. Subsequently, one of the suspects hits him with what appears to be a pistol. Despite this, after the photographer refuses to let go of his belongings, the two armed men run away.
In the footage of the second robbery, a suspect could be seen fleeing the scene of the crime. He reportedly escaped with the wedding photographer’s gear bag.
San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts has seen an increase in robberies
ABC reported that the photographer, who chose to remain anonymous, told reporters that he was in San Francisco to photograph a couple’s engagement photos.
The photographer said that he held onto his equipment without considering the potential consequences. He said that if the robbery had been successful, he would have lost the engagement photos. He said:
San Francisco photographer Monica Lam, who was working in the area when the robbery occured, told KXPI reporters that it has made photographers reluctant to continue conducting shoots there. She said:
She added:
According to CBS, despite the fact that the Palace of Fine Arts is a popular location for wedding pictures, the area is no stranger to crime. John Hoover, a managing director of the Palace theater, spoke to the San Francisco Standard about the recent spate of car break-ins. Hoover said:
He added:
Authorities released an official statement urging the public to provide information on the potential robbers.
The statement read:
The San Francisco Police Department has not released any additional details.
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