Known as "stroller alley" due to its high concentration of young families, the area experienced a string of 11 phone robberies last week, believed to be the work of a gang of youths.
In addition to the thefts, these youngsters have also been assaulting women with bats as they pick up their children from school, according to the Telegraph.
Last week, two women fell victim to these attacks, with one allegedly being struck with a baseball bat and the other being hit in the face.
The San Francisco Police Department has made one arrest in connection with the phone thefts and is actively investigating the incidents. Fox News Digital has reached out to the police department for further comment.
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Rafael Mandelman, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, attributes the rise in child-related crime to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mandelman suggests that the lack of consistent schooling and the stress experienced by parents and caregivers during this time may have contributed to the increase in criminal behavior among young people. He believes that the lingering effects of these circumstances may be felt for generations to come.
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While violent crimes such as rapes and assaults have remained relatively stable in San Francisco over the past four years, there has been a slight increase in murders. However, property crimes have seen a significant surge since 2019.
Charles "Cully" Stimson, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former prosecutor in San Francisco, argues that the true extent of crime in the city is not accurately reflected in the data.
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Stimson claims that many crimes go unreported due to a lack of confidence in the criminal justice system, particularly with a district attorney who is perceived as being lenient towards criminals.
As San Francisco grapples with rising crime rates, it is clear that addressing the root causes and providing support to vulnerable communities will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.