$11 Million Cryptocurrency Theft: Armed Robber Targets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Ex-Partner's Home

Nov 26, 2025 03:19 pm CST

A sophisticated armed robbery resulted in the theft of $11 million in cryptocurrency from tech investor Lachy Groom's San Francisco home. The perpetrator, posing as a delivery worker, targeted the Mission District residence of Groom, who previously dated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. During the 90-minute ordeal, the victim was restrained and reportedly tortured while the thief emptied Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets in what authorities believe was a targeted operation by organized criminals.