Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Incident Date:
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013



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CRIME ALERT: Increase in recent trend of robberies and thefts in and around the Balboa BART Station and City College area,
Be vigilant of suspicious vehicles pulling up and its occupants asking for directions and/or to use your phone and then fleeing the scene with your property.      
                                               
Click on Don’t be a target link below:        

                                                           Safety Tips:
*Try not to have your Iphone or other property visible for others to see.
*If someone asks to use your phone, advise them you do not have one.
*Do not store or carry your phones in your back pocket, people will know you have one.
*Have (415)553-8090 programmed in your cell phone to contact SF 911 directly.
*If you see any suspicious activity involving you or others, or see someone needing help 
              Call the police.

Crime Alert: Precita Park area; There has been numerous incidents where several bicycles have been stolen out of residential garages. Suspect(s) have broken into vehicles parked along the street and have taken the garage door openers and used them to open the owner’s garage to gain access. Once inside, they steal anything of value, including bicycles. You wouldn’t leave the key to your front door in your car, so don’t leave your remote garage door opener in your car either. If you happen to hear your garage door opening, and it wasn’t you, call SF 911 directly.

Crime Alert: Glen Park area; A couple business burglaries in the area have been reported where laptop computers and other expensive electronics have been stolen. Suspects have forced entry or crawled through an open window to steal these items that were left on the front counter and easily seen from the street. When your business is closed, hide these items out of plain site and if possible, locked away. Always make sure your windows and doors are locked and secure before leaving.


Arrests:

5:00pm       Cambridge/Sweeny                Suspended License
Officers Campos and Suguitan were on patrol conducting traffic enforcement at the intersection of Cambridge and Sweeny. Moments later, while watching the intersection, they observed a vehicle run a stop sign. They effected a traffic stop and contacted the driver. A computer check revealed that the driver had a suspended license as well as an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Officer Campos contacted SFPD central warrants bureau and was told that the driver’s warrant was no longer active and would be removing it from the system. The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license and released. A friend with a valid driver’s license arrived and drove the vehicle from the scene. Report Number: 130167299


6:15pm       4300 Blk Mission                   Threats
Officers Altamirano and Thompson were dispatched to a call regarding threats being made with a knife. Upon arrival, the suspect told the officers that he recently purchased a vehicle from the auto repair shop, which broke down four days later. When the suspect tried to register the vehicle under his name, he was told by DMV that he did not have the correct paperwork. The suspect went back to the shop to talk with the victim/owner and demanded to get his money back or have the vehicle fixed.  The Officers then spoke with the victim/owner who said he informed the suspect that the vehicle was sold in “as is condition” and would not fix the vehicle. The suspect became angry and he started threatening the victim with a knife and saying, “I’m going to kill somebody”. The victim/owner feared for his safety knowing that the suspect had a knife and was making verbal threats to harm someone. The officers searched the suspect, taking the knife away, and arrested him. The suspect was transported to Ingleside Station and booked accordingly. Report Number: 130167716.


Serious Incidents:

6:00pm       Mansell/Hamilton                   Theft
Officers Shugars and Paras were on patrol when they were dispatched to a call regarding a cell phone theft. Upon arrival, the officers met with the victim who was standing on the sidewalk at the intersection of Mansell Avenue and Hamilton Street. The victim told the officers that she was waiting for her bus when she saw a Black SUV drive past her and pulled over next to the curb and stop. The suspect got out of the SUV, approached her, and snatched her cell phone out of her hands. The suspect then ran away and got back into the Black SUV, which fled westbound on Mansell Avenue. The victim said she ran after the suspect and tried to open the rear door of the SUV, but was unsuccessful. The officer asked the victim if she needed any medical assistance and she refused. Officer Paras and Officer Shugars patrolled the area for any surveillance cameras with negative results. Report Number: 130167697.


CRIME ALERT:  There has been an increase in auto boostings around Precita Park and the surrounding area.  Don’t be a Victim.
Take extra precautions to avoid a criminal window-shopping inside your car. Never give them a reason to break into your car and steal your belongings.

                                                          Safety Tips:
*Try to park in a well- lit area and always lock your doors and secure your windows.
*Do not leave possessions on the seat or in plain view.
*Never hide belongings under the seat: This is the first place burglars check.
*Never cover expensive items with an article of clothing or blanket:  This presents a hidden clue to thieves that items may be underneath.
*Do not leave any important documents inside your car that contain your personal information.
* Do not leave phone or MP3 chargers plugged in: this leads the burglar to believe there are expensive electronics inside your car.

Remember, if a criminal is unsuccessful and is not benefitting from his criminal activity, the thief will move on, thus making your neighborhood less of a target.
 

Vehicle and Other Incidents:

12:00am           300 Blk Hanover                      Stolen Vehicle
  1:14am           Mission/Avalon                         Traffic Violation
  3:40am           800 Blk Geneva                       Warrant Arrest
  7:00am           Unit Blk Newton                      Burglary
  9:00am           Benton/Justin                            Theft from Vehicle     
  9:00am           Unit Blk Alpha                          Stolen Vehicle
12:30pm           50 Phelan                                 Theft from Building
  3:15pm           Ocean/Harold                           Hit and Run
  4:41pm           100 Blk St Marys                     Recovered Vehicle
  6:00pm           100 Blk London                       Stolen Vehicle
  6:22pm           Blythdale/Santos                       Traffic Collision
  7:30pm           Jarboe/Ellsworth                       Stolen Vehicle
  7:30pm           1800 Blk Castro                       Stolen Vehicle
 

Burglaries with suspect description:

6:57am             3300 Blk Mission                     Burglary: Suspect #1: Black male, approx 60yrs old, 5’7 in height, 170lbs, bald, Brown eyes, Last seen wearing a Black and Purple jacket and Blue jeans.