While we wait to hear back from the fuzz on this violent mugging, here is a recent alert sent out from the South Beach/Rincon Hill/Mission Bay Neighbor's Association:

Sent: Mon, March 15, 2010 12:35:37 PM
Subject: [SouthBeachRinconMissionBayNeighAssn] Mugging at 4th/Brannan last night

Dear neighbors,

I wanted to make you aware of a mugging that took place last night at the corner of 4th/Brannan Streets at 7:30pm. Many of you know that this is a busy intersection with cars (heading towards Mission Bay or Hwy 280) and pedestrians (many of which are walking to the Caltrain Station). But this didn't deter 5 people from attacking, beating, and mugging one person. Luckily the victim did not sustain major injuries. Personal items such as wallet, id, cell phone, etc were taken. Nearby witnesses came to the aide of the victim, the police were called, and a report was filed.

Sadly, we're hearing more and more about these types of incidents in our part of town. They don't all occur late at night on a dimly lit street. Please be aware of your surroundings.

Anyone else have more details? We'll update as soon as we know more.

Also, District 6 Supe candidates, we'd love to hear your thoughts about crime in the area, too.