And now for some surreal news coming from San Francisco: Apparently, eyewitnesses are reporting seeing a young, mysterious kid warding off crime and terror in the streets. While the identity of this young crimefighting vigilante is not officially known—some sources are reporting that he may be 5-year-old Miles Scott from Northern California—he seems to have been nicknamed 'Batkid' by both witnesses and the San Francisco police force.
It all began this morning, with a breaking news story consisting of the police chief asking for the mysterious Batkid's assistance, and announcing that he was the only one who could help them "bring the bad guys to justice." Since then, there have apparently been reports of Batkid finding and saving a missing woman who was tied to the Hyde Street cable car line, before single-handedly capturing a notorious criminal named 'The Puzzler,' who has evaded police for years.
Sounds all too crazy to be true, but as with most major events these days, there's a ton of evidence floating around on various social networking platforms—namely, Twitter.
Damsel in distress still waiting. Streets full #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/AV1piP9bNN
#SFBatKid saves damsel in distress! pic.twitter.com/BOjHxNN6kG
#SFBatKid carrying away what appears to be bomb thy was strapped to damsel in distress pic.twitter.com/jKJX9UmHU0
SFPD blocking off streets so #SFBatKid waits... pic.twitter.com/O59uQZF3d9
I think Miles has a few supporters. #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/5CD8RFSpCZ
Closer view of #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/ALawwVYVu3
We'll keep you updated as this story develops.
UPDATE: The US Attorney's Office in the Northern District of California has released an official statement reporting that Batkid has also captured two more notorious criminals in the Bay Area, The Riddler and The Penguin.
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Read the full press release here.
President Obama has also addressed Batkid's efforts in San Francisco today:
[via ABC]
