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San Francisco’s ‘Mr. Clean,’ Disgraced Ex-Public Official, Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Rob Someone At Knifepoint

Eric Quintanar
San Francisco’s ‘Mr. Clean,’ Disgraced Ex-Public Official, Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Rob Someone At Knifepoint
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San Francisco’s former director of public works, an organization that cleans, maintains, and makes repairs in the city, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly trying to rob a man at knife point, according to law enforcement officials. 

Mohammed Nuru, 58, who was known as “Mr. Clean,” was arrested after police were alerted to a man with a knife, the San Francisco Police Department said in a statement. “Officers met with the victim who told officers that he was approached by an adult male suspect who produced a knife and demanded the victim’s property. Fearing for his safety, the victim left and notified police,” said the department. 

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