A “suspicious” device was found in building San Francisco’s Mission District on Sunday afternoon (US time). US authorities promptly ordered the evacuation of the residential block as a precaution after officers believed the unknown device to be a potential risk, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Images released by the police department showed authorities blocking off a San Francisco, California, street to investigate the reported suspicious package on March 22, 2026.
About two hours after San Francisco police officers arrived at the scene following reports of the device, SFPD spokesperson Officer Robert Rueca announced the device was deemed safe, as reported by ABC 7 News.
‘Suspicious’ device found in San Francisco, California, building: What we know
According to the information released by the San Francisco Fire Department and San Francisco Police Department, emergency crews were deployed to 3100 block of 22nd Street after 1:35pm to investigate reports of an unknown device discovered inside a building. Officers eventually told local US news outlets like KTVU that while they pinned down the device’s location promptly, they couldn’t immediately identify it.
Officer swiftly established a perimeter, advising the public to stay at least one block away from the scene. Just after 3:30 pm, the police department declared that the scene had been cleared as the object was deemed safe. Authorities said roadways would be reopened soon, allowing access to public traffic.
No injuries were reported.
SFPD ASSISTANCE – Suspicious Device/Package
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) March 22, 2026
San Francisco Fire is on the scene of a police assist in the 3100 block of 22nd Street.
Initial reports are of a suspicious device / package inside of a building. No injuries have been reported.
Please avoid the area in a one block… pic.twitter.com/Qx6ed8YR0X