Tech Investor's San Francisco Home Targeted in Armed Robbery, $11 Million in Crypto Stolen

According to BlockBeats, a tech investor who previously dated OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman was the victim of an armed robbery at his San Francisco residence last Saturday night, resulting in the theft of $11 million in cryptocurrency assets. Surveillance footage reveals the suspect disguised as a delivery person, carrying a white package, and ringing the doorbell of the $4.4 million home. The suspect falsely identified himself as 'Joshua' and claimed to be a UPS partner employee. Upon opening the door and confirming his identity as Joshua, the victim was followed inside by the suspect, leading to a loud commotion. Police sources indicate that the suspect held the victim at gunpoint, bound him with tape, and emptied his crypto accounts, also stealing his phone and computer. When police arrived at 6:45 p.m., they found the victim with multiple bruises. Investigators believe the gunman, who stole Ethereum and Bitcoin valued at $11 million, was part of an organized crime group. Witnesses describe the suspect torturing the victim after binding him, beating him while on speakerphone with someone who had a foreign accent and was reciting the victim's personal information. The robbers emptied all of his crypto wallets within approximately 90 minutes. The homeowner, 31-year-old Lachy Groom, is a venture capitalist and former boyfriend of 40-year-old Sam Altman. Property records show he purchased the home from Altman's brother in 2021 for $1.8 million.