Second suspect arrested in brazen armed robbery of San Francisco Richmond District mom
SAN FRANCISCO -- A second suspect in the brazen armed robbery of a San Francisco mother as she was helping her young daughters out of a car at the family's Richmond District home has been taken in custody.
San Francisco police said 59-year-old Milton Singletary has been arrested as the getaway driver in the March 24th robbery. He has been booked into county jail on robbery, possession of stolen property, conspiracy and resisting arrest charges.
Singletary joins 57-year-old Darryl Robinson, who was arrested the day felony robbery, in county jail. Robinson has been charged with child endangerment and numerous firearm charges for allegedly being the gunman in the case.
Investigators said the incident began at around 5:52 p.m. on March 24th. Officers assigned to Richmond Station responded to the 2400 block of Lake Street on a report of a robbery with a gun.
Once on the scene, the officers were met by the 32-year-old female victim who told them that she, and her two young daughters, were exiting their parked vehicle when they were approached by an unknown male suspect.
The suspect pointed a firearm at her and demanded her wallet. The victim told the suspect that she did not have a wallet.
So the suspect took the victim's diaper bag, which contained several items including her cellphone, jewelry, and house keys. He got into a waiting vehicle and fled the scene. The victims were shaken up but did not suffered any physical injuries.
Officers were able to track the victim's cellphone to the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Jones Street. The suspects' possible location was relayed to officers in the area who quickly located the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.
The suspect vehicle began to flee, but then came to an abrupt stop and the two suspects got out. The driver -- allegedly Singletary -- fled on foot and eluded arrest.
Robinson, who was a passenger in the car, was taken into custody without further incident. Officers also recovered a loaded firearm.
Robinson was later positively identified as the suspect in the Lake Street robbery.
While an arrest has been made, this remains an open investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department SFPD 24-hour-tip line at 1-415-575-4444, or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.
