Travis Wykle, 42, was convicted of first-degree burglary in San Francisco after stealing an electric wheelchair from the lobby of an apartment complex.
A jury also affirmed a hot prowl allegation against Wykle, according to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
The theft occurred after the 66-year-old victim, who has mobility issues, left his wheelchair in the lobby of his building on October 28, 2025. At approximately 7:10 a.m. the following morning, Wykle gained access to the locked building, located the wheelchair, and removed it from the premises. As a result of the theft, the victim now relies on a cane to get around.
“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,” said Brooke Jenkins.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney En-Ta Tu, with investigative support from the San Francisco Police Department. According to CBS News, the conviction follows trial testimony regarding the events of late October 2025.
“I’m grateful to the jury for their thoughtful consideration of the evidence,” said 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,” said En-Ta Tu.
Wykle is currently in custody. His sentencing is scheduled for November 23, 2026.
