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Armed carjackings near SF General Hospital leave staff on edge
Armed carjackings close to SF Normal Hospital go away workers on edge
Employees are on edge at Zuckerberg San Francisco Normal Hospital and Trauma Heart after a nurse was carjacked at gunpoint over the weekend. Nurses and medical doctors say they concern for his or her security after three carjackings previously few months close to the hospital.
SAN FRANCISCO – Nurses and medical doctors stated they’re involved for his or her security after three carjackings previously few months close to Zuckerberg San Francisco Normal Hospital.
Hospital staff stated the latest occurred Saturday morning and that there have been different comparable incidents in latest months.
An alert despatched out by the hospital to staff stated an armed carjacking came about at 23th and Vermont Streets Saturday morning about 6:45.
They stated a feminine worker was sitting in her automobile when two males approached with weapons and compelled her out of her automobile after which drove off.
The automotive was discovered later close by.
“Feeling scared. And fearful concerning the environment,” stated nurse Maribeth DeLeon.
“It is fairly surprising to have somebody have their automotive jacked when they’ll work,” stated nurse Rocelle Llagas.
Workers stated folks work all hours of the day and that there have been different carjackings: three close to the hospital they will recall in latest months.
“I really had my automotive damaged into within the storage . With that information you simply should be further vigilant about your environment,” stated DeLeon.
Workers stated they acquired an electronic mail from the hospital concerning the carjacking hours after Saturday’s carjacking.
It stated that sheriff’s deputies are patrolling the world.
“Just a few of my co-workers and I feel it appears to be escalating,” stated Llagos.
“I used to be going into work that morning. And people kinds of alerts are regarding,” stated Dr. Chris Colwell, Chief of Emergency Drugs.
“It is a assertion of the world we reside in proper now. Right here we’re wanting to return in and care for sufferers. It may be a dangerous scenario making an attempt to go to work to care for people.”
Hospital staff stated the carjackings are a reminder to not keep of their autos for lengthy and to be alert always.
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“Hold your eyes and ears open. Undoubtedly get a buddy in the event you’re leaving work and it is darkish. If it feels sketchy, comply with your intestine instincts,” stated Llagos.
Hospital officers stated the worker who was carjacked on Saturday was not bodily injured.
Employees stated there’s an escort system the place sheriff’s deputies escort staff to their vehicles.
However one nurse stated they don’t seem to be at all times accessible.
KTVU reached out to San Francisco police however haven’t heard again.
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