"I want to commend the courageous efforts of Good Samaritans and thank members of the San Francisco Police Department for their brave deeds on Wednesday.

As a result of the selfless actions of nearby witnesses and the subsequent work of San Francisco police officers, a 13-year-old girl is safe, and a suspected kidnapper is in custody.

San Francisco is a city that flourishes because our residents care for each other, and stand by one another at all times, no matter the circumstances.

From the officers of the Taraval Police District to the Good Samaritans who intervened, everyone involved in the arrest on Wednesday exemplified San Francisco at its finest.”