Police seek the public’s help in finding alleged hate crime suspect April Martin Chartrand.
San Francisco police are asking for the public’s help finding a woman they say may be to blame for a hate crime near an Alamo Square home that was later set on fire. There’s an added twist to this story: police say that the suspect was reported missing by her family just over two weeks ago.
San Francisco Police Department Press Release Re: April Martin Chartrand
San Francisco Police Are Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Suspect/Missing Person 24-060(a)
On April 26, 2024, at approximately 7:10 a.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to a residence on the 900 block of Grove Street regarding threats that were received. The victim stated he found threatening and racist items that were left near his building. This incident is being investigated as a hate crime.
Through the course of the investigation, SFPD investigators have identified the suspect as a 67-year-old female, April Martin Chartrand of San Francisco. Investigators have obtained a Ramey Warrant for Chartrand’s arrest related to this hate crime.
On August 23, 2024, Chartrand was reported missing by her family member. SFPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Chartrand. Anyone who locates Chartrand should call 911 and report her current location and physical description.
Recent photos of April Chartrand accompany this news release.
The San Francisco Police Department does not tolerate racism of any kind. No one should be targeted because of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other shared characteristic.
This is an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
SFPD Case# 240-262-276, 240-537-370