Attacks in the Marina District

Happening "primarily on Chestnut Street [with a some attacks happening] near Fillmore and Greenwich, two to three [persons] dressed in all black wearing Halloween skeleton masks" and brandishing guns, it seems, committed at least 11 attacks on men and women over the past three weeks. Grabbed while walking on the sidewalk -- including one woman who was reportedly forced into her apartment -- the victims were all robbed of their personal belongings (i.e., backpacks, purses, phones, sunglasses, sense of security, etc.) during the violent encounters.

We called Michela Alioto-Pier's office, and they confirmed the report of the attacks. (If you want to contact her office for more information, call: 415-554-7752.) Much of the neighborhood patrol, we hear, has been "lent...to the Western Addition" as of late. We'll update/link as soon as we know more.

And please -- please! -- be careful out there.

Thanks to our tipster for sending us the info.