Suspect arrested after hijacking, crashing Muni bus in San Francisco, police say

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Police have arrested a man who investigators say stole a Muni bus and attacked the driver.

Video from a witness who was in traffic following the bus as it made several risky maneuvers through the Mission.

VIDEO: Witness video following Muni bus hijacked by alleged suspect in SF

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Police say the suspect boarded a bus with no passengers, just before 8 p.m. Friday night around Cortland and Mission streets.

After allegedly assaulting the driver, the suspect drove the bus to 19th and Guerrero, hitting at least 10 vehicles along the way.

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That is where officers were able to take the suspect into custody.



The bus driver and second driver both suffered injuries, but they're both expected to be okay.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411.

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