San Francisco police Early on Friday morning, police arrested a person for allegedly destroying the OpenAI CEO’s house. Sam Altman Unconfirmed reports that people were making threats and threatening the security of OpenAI’s headquarters have been confirmed by a WIRED spokesperson. OpenAI’s corporate security sent an email to its employees on Friday about the incident.
“At approximately 3:45am PT, an unidentified individual approached Sam’s residence and threw an incendiary device toward the property. The device landed nearby and extinguished. There were no injuries and only minimal damage was reported,” The message reads:
“Shortly afterward, an individual matching the suspect’s description was contacted by security outside MB1,” The message refers to OpenAI headquarters located in San Francisco’s Mission Bay district. “This person made threatening statements about the building.”
OpenAI’s Corporate Security team informed staff that it was cooperating with the law enforcement authorities on an investigation. Employees may see an increase in police and security around the office this Friday. Although the security team stated that OpenAI’s office remains open, employees have been advised to stay at home. “not let anyone tailgate into the building.”
San Francisco Police Department has not responded to an inquiry for comments. The San Francisco Police Department did not respond to a request for comment. statement shared on social mediaPolice said officers were called to investigate a fire in San Francisco’s North Beach at 4:12 am. A “incendiary device” The gate of a residence caught on fire when a grenade was thrown. The suspect fled the scene on foot.
A person recognized by police as the suspect, was discovered less than an hour after the initial incident outside OpenAI’s offices threatening the burning of the building. Police detained a suspect of 20 years old, who was unidentified, on the scene and then arrested him.
In a statement, SFPD stated that no injuries had been reported and there are charges pending.
“Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt,” OpenAI spokesperson Kayla WOOD wrote in an e-mail to WIRED. “We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we’re assisting law enforcement with their investigation.”
OpenAI’s staff and office have now been targeted in a new incident. Last November, OpenAI locked down its San Francisco office Following an alleged threat by an activist. Protesters in February 2025 were arrested. arrested for locking the front doors OpenAI is located in the office of OpenAI.
Lauren Goode contributed reporting.
