That harsh reality hit a Mission Dolores resident last Friday morning when a thief disguised as a delivery worker forced his way inside, tied him up, and walked away with roughly $11 million in digital assets. The criminal also grabbed the victim’s phone and laptop—ensuring no quick recovery attempts while the blockchain transfers completed.
The Perfect Digital Heist
The 7 a.m. attack near Dolores Park wasn’t random street crime. This was calculated theater—complete with delivery uniform and clipboard—designed to bypass every smart lock and security camera. Once inside, the gunman forced wallet access through old-fashioned coercion, proving that your seed phrases are only as secure as your physical safety. San Francisco police haven’t released arrest details, and recovery prospects remain challenging.
Welcome to Wrench Attack Season
Security experts call these “wrench attacks”—when criminals skip the digital hacking and go straight for the human weakness.
Your Lamborghini Instagram posts and crypto Twitter flexing just painted a target on your back. These aren’t opportunistic muggings—they’re researched operations targeting individuals who’ve publicly displayed their digital wealth.
Recovery Challenges Mount
Recovering stolen cryptocurrency happens rarely according to security researchers. Blockchain transactions are designed to be irreversible, and mixing services can launder digital assets faster than you can file a police report. Your decentralized, trustless currency becomes someone else’s untraceable payday.
The Mission Dolores incident reflects a growing trend. As crypto wealth becomes more visible and accessible, expect more criminals to trade keyboards for crowbars. Physical security now matters as much as your seed phrase storage—because your hardware wallet can’t protect you from someone who knows where you live.
