San Francisco Man Charged with Stealing Grenades and Gear from FBI Truck

Gregory Acosta Alvarez allegedly traded high-value equipment for a small amount of methamphetamine.

The theft occurred on August 7 in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco.
Stolen items included flash-bang grenades, a gas launcher, and a ballistic vest.
Alvarez was identified through surveillance footage and arrested at a nearby hotel.
Most stolen items were recovered, but the vest and gas gun were traded for $20 worth of meth.
Alvarez faces multiple federal charges, including theft of government property and drug possession.