Violent $13 Million Crypto Heist in San Francisco Leaves Trail of Clues

Police records reveal sophisticated plot involving fake courier, threats, and trail of odd evidence

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Newly obtained San Francisco police records reveal violent new details in a home invasion and $13 million cryptocurrency heist, including a fake courier, threats, and a trail of odd clues leading police to a local pizza restaurant, a gay escort service, and a career criminal in Washington.

Why it matters

This high-profile crypto heist highlights the growing threat of sophisticated home invasion robberies targeting digital assets, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating these complex crimes that cross jurisdictions and involve a range of digital evidence.

The details

According to the police records, the incident began when a suspect disguised as a delivery person approached the victim's home, forced his way inside, bound the victim with duct tape, and threatened to kill him. The suspect then transferred about $3 million in Ethereum and $10 million in Bitcoin from the victim's accounts. The suspect also allegedly smashed the victim's laptop before fleeing, leaving a trail of evidence including pizza orders and communications with a male escort service.

  • The incident occurred on November 22.
  • The suspect created the phone numbers used in the crime the day before, on November 21.

The players

Victim

The victim of the $13 million cryptocurrency heist, whose identity has not been released by authorities.

Suspect

The unidentified suspect who posed as a delivery person, forced his way into the victim's home, and stole the $13 million in cryptocurrency.

Washington State Man

A man with a long criminal history in Washington state who was linked to one of the phone numbers associated with the crime, though his involvement remains unclear.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing to follow up on leads, including the communications with the male escort service and the connection to the Washington state man.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of sophisticated home invasion robberies targeting digital assets, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating these complex crimes that cross jurisdictions and involve a range of digital evidence. It underscores the need for improved security measures and coordination between law enforcement agencies to combat these emerging threats.