San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Travis Wykle (42) after a trial for stealing an electric wheelchair that was parked in the apartment complex lobby of the 66-year-old victim. Mr. Wykle was convicted of first-degree burglary, and the jury found the hot prowl allegation true (PC 459 & 667.5(c)(21)).
“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this trial,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “This was no regular theft – Mr. Wykle targeted a man in one of our most vulnerable communities. This verdict shows that San Francisco will not tolerate that behavior and will hold those who harm our residents accountable for their crimes.”
According to evidence and other testimony presented at trial, on October 28, 2025, the 66-year-old victim with mobility issues parked his wheelchair in his apartment complex lobby. At approximately 7:10 AM the next morning, Mr. Wykle gained access to the locked building. Mr. Wykle came upon the victim’s wheelchair and left the building with it.
The case against Mr. Wykle was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney En-Ta Tu, with assistance from District Attorney Investigators Sven Hamilton and Sammy Kim; paralegals Andres Hernandez-Ruano, Jennifer Java, Rodney Elliot, and Lena Ku; Victim Advocate Raven Mesa; and IT support from Noaeh Pinaire. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Wykle based on the careful investigation of the San Francisco Police Department.
“I’m grateful to the jury for their thoughtful consideration of the evidence,” said Assistant District Attorney En-Ta Tu. “Stealing something is already wrong. Then to take something from such a vulnerable member of our community is especially wrong. While the victim no longer has his wheelchair and has to use a cane to get around now, I hope this verdict brings some sense of justice to him.”
Mr. Wykle is currently in custody. Sentencing is scheduled for November 23, 2026.
Court Numbers: 25025493
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