Bandit escapes in Waymo in first-of-its-kind heist, San Francisco cops say
A thief in San Francisco escaped using a self-driving Waymo vehicle after stealing merchandise from a yoga studio. This incident marks a first-of-its-kind heist in the city, as the suspect utilized a high-tech car for their getaway. Despite police efforts, the suspect remains unidentified six months later due to privacy issues with surveillance footage.
- ▪The suspect stole yoga pants from the Hot 8 Yoga Studio in January.
- ▪They fled the scene in a driverless Waymo vehicle parked outside the studio.
- ▪Police have not been able to identify the suspect despite having surveillance footage.
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Metro Bandit escapes in Waymo in first-of-its-kind heist, San Francisco cops say By Katie Jerkovich Published June 5, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A yoga pants stealing thief is still on the loose in San Francisco after they were able to escape the scene of a crime using a self-driving Waymo vehicle, police said. The suspect was able to make off with loads of stolen merchandise from the Hot 8 Yoga Studio in the Marina back in January. They were then able to flee the scene in a driverless white Jaguar that was parked out front, per the San Francisco Chronicle. Police are calling it the first-of-its-kind heist for the city after the suspect turned the high-tech vehicle in to a getaway car.
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