"News crew robbed at gunpoint while filming in San Francisco"

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Czech TV journalist Bohumil Vostal found himself in a tense situation as he aimed to capture a striking scene: the renowned City Lights bookstore in San Francisco, immersed in the dimming twilight.

Vostal and his cameraman fell victim to a harrowing robbery, orchestrated by three masked assailants wielding guns. The incident, occurring at 5 p.m. on Columbus Avenue, resulted in the theft of equipment and valuable footage worth over $18,000. The perpetrators targeted the journalists despite the heightened international attention drawn by the APEC summit, which gathered leaders from 21 economies.
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News crew robbed at gunpoint while filming in San Francisco ahead of summit

TV journalist Bohumil Vostal was approached by three masked men with guns points while filming in San Francisco, California.

www.the-express.com

"Welcome to California."

 

[Webster]

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

City Lights Book Store

I've been there, its down the street from Cobb's Comedy Club. Seen tons of comedians there. Wandered into that bookstore a couple times. Columbus Ave usually isn't that sketchy. There is a really good Italian restaurant I like over there too.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

News crew robbed at gunpoint while filming in San Francisco ahead of summit

TV journalist Bohumil Vostal was approached by three masked men with guns points while filming in San Francisco, California.

www.the-express.com

"Welcome to California."

Happens all the time.Crazy how some can be so bold as to commit a robbery right in the spotlight !