Federal Agents Oversee Opening of Antique Safe at Former Walter Wong Headquarters
Federal agents observed as a safe cracker opened a large antique safe discovered at the former headquarters of San Francisco resident Walter Wong.

San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 29, 2026 —
Federal agents were present as a professional safe cracker successfully opened a large antique safe. The safe was discovered at the former headquarters associated with San Francisco resident Walter Wong.
The details surrounding the discovery of the safe and the specific context of its location at Walter Wong’s former headquarters were not immediately available. The nature of the contents, if any were found, and the full extent of the federal agents’ involvement also remain unspecified at this time.
The operation to open the antique safe involved specialized tools and expertise, with federal authorities observing the process. No information has been released regarding the identity of the safe cracker or the entity that contracted their services. The specific federal agency or agencies involved in the observation were also not disclosed.
Further information is pending regarding the circumstances leading to the safe’s discovery and its connection to Walter Wong. The former headquarters location in San Francisco has been noted as the site where the antique safe was found.
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