Crime & Safety
San Francisco DA Files Charges Against Teen Suspect In Chinatown Robotaxi Fire
A spokesperson for the company said someone broke a window and threw a firework into the vehicle, which set it on fire.
April 18, 2024
San Francisco police said a 14-year-old may face charges in connection the arson of a Waymo robotaxi on Feb. 10.
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The unoccupied, autonomous vehicle was on Jackson Street, near Stockton and Grant, around 9 p.m. when it 10 to 15 people surrounded it.
A spokesperson for the company said someone broke a window and threw a firework into the vehicle, which set it on fire. Following the incident, Mayor London Breed issued a statement condemning the arson.
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