A Gunman Steals Big Money in a Crypto Heist

A Daring Heist

A daring thief in San Francisco pulled off a bold robbery. The thief pretended to be a delivery person, broke into a home, and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. Additionally, the thief took the homeowner's phone and laptop. This all happened early in the morning on a Saturday.

The thief tied up the homeowner with duct tape and used a gun to scare the victim. Police reports indicate the robbery occurred in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, but few details about the suspect or the investigation have been shared.

A Rising Trend in Crypto Crimes

This isn't the first time crypto investors have been targeted:

• In March, burglars attempted to steal cryptocurrency from the home of Amouranth, a famous influencer known for making significant money from online content.
• In May, two men were accused of kidnapping an Italian millionaire to obtain his Bitcoin password.

Cryptocurrency's difficulty to trace makes it an attractive target for thieves, who can easily launder money. Experts warn that kidnappings of crypto investors are rising, as many flaunt their wealth, making them easy targets.

Unanswered Questions

The San Francisco Police Department has not commented on the recent heist. It remains unclear if anyone was hurt or if the thief was caught. This robbery highlights the danger of holding large amounts of crypto and the need for caution when allowing strangers into one's home.