A scooter rider passes by Station Cafe at SF State, situated on 19th and Holloway, where the robbery occurred on the morning of June 7, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress) (Michaela Mateo)
A scooter rider passes by Station Cafe at SF State, situated on 19th and Holloway, where the robbery occurred on the morning of June 7, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)
The University Police Department issued an email statement on Wednesday informing all students and faculty about a robbery that occurred earlier that morning.
The victim was walking on 19th Avenue at approximately 3:30 a.m. when they were approached by two suspects. The suspects pushed the victim down to the floor and successfully wrestled the victim for their belongings. In response, UPD increased patrol in the area and prompted students and staff to use SafeWalk, a 24/7 service that escorts people on campus to deter criminal activity.
The robbery took place in front of Station Cafe at SF State located on 19th and Holloway. Victim is a student at State and was robbed of their phone and wallet on June 7, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress) (Michaela Mateo)
According to the UPD’s daily crime and fire log, the assault was the first to take place in the past 60 days.
Upon being contacted, Station Cafe workers were not aware that the incident had even taken place. UPD did not provide any further statements. The suspects were both described as 6 foot tall adults of average build and about 270 pounds with black hooded sweaters.
Anyone who may have information about the incident can contact UPD at (415) 338-2222 or can call the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
This isn’t the first time an inccident has occured in this specific location. In August 2021, a suspect forcefully robbed a student of their laptop in front of the Station Cafe. At the time, University Police said they would increase patrols in the area.
Andrea Jiménez (She/Her) is a reporter for Golden Gate Xpress. She is a double major in journalism and apparel design and merchandising. She has previously written for YR Media in Oakland, California and has published audio pieces in KQED's "With a Perspective" series.
Michaela Gutierrez Mateo (She/Her) is the Golden Gate Xpress Visuals Editor for Fall 2023. Her nickname is Micha, is a 4th year Photojournalism major and an Asian American Studies minor. She is a transfer student from Chabot College, Hayward where she had her first experience as a reporter for The Spectator. Her passion is photography and film but most of all she is a Kdrama and Kpop addict.
