Apr. 25, 2014

Incident Date:

Friday, April 25^th, 2014

                                                                                                                            

The next community meeting at Ingleside Station will be held on May 20, 2014.  Thank you.

 Fraud Alert: We have noticed a dramatic rise in a specific type of fraud case over the past four week period.

A person calling San Francisco residents identifying himself as a San Francisco deputy sheriff tells victims that he called regarding some sort of violation unknown by the victim and required money immediately to remedy the situation.  For example, on numerous occasions, the “deputy” stated he worked in the warrants division and required several hundred dollars from residents to clear up old warrants or else another deputy would arrive at the residents’ address to arrest them.  The “deputy” required victims to go to a local drug store, such as CVS, Walgreen’s, etc. to obtain a GreenDot MoneyPak (a pre-paid debit card used for in-store or online purchases) and load the card with several hundred to several thousand dollars.  The “deputy” told residents to call back once they obtain the pre-paid debit card, scratch off the gray box to reveal the access codes then read the code to the “deputy” over the telephone.

As time went on over the past four weeks, we noticed that the amount “required” by the “deputy” increased from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars.  As the caller tested the local response, he became more confident in this scam.

We have also received similar reports with the caller identifying himself as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The “FBI agent” states that victims need to send him pre-paid debit card information via telephone or else victims will be placed under arrest.

Related to these crime, but with a much wider scope, are people identifying themselves as Internal Revenue Service employees.  These “employees” claim that victims owed massive sums of money in back taxes and required immediate funds – again, through use of pre-paid debit cards – to remedy the situation or face immediate arrest.  In one instance, the “IRS employee” required the victim to purchase an $8000 Reload it pre-paid debit card and provide the card’s access information via telephone.

These are all illegal confidence schemes.  The callers are confidence men, better known as con artists.

If you receive any such solicitations via telephone, please do your best to note the phone number used, time of day, the name the caller identifies him/herself as, and anything distinguishable about his or her voice.

Be advised that neither the Sheriff’s Department nor federal government solicit funds related to criminal justice matters via telephone calls and any outreach regarding such matters would be made in person or through post office correspondence.

If you feel that you were the victim of such scams, please contact the police immediately.  While being duped out of money by fear of arrest can be embarrassing to admit, this is happening to your families, friends and neighbors.  Do not be a silent victim.

Our Fraud unit is aware of – and investigating – this ongoing scam.  The Fraud unit can be reached at 415-553-1521 Monday thru Friday during normal business hours.

Please contact the police at 415-553-0123 if you have received a phone call from such a con artist.  You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission for IRS-related scams at http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

The San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is free training from the San Francisco Fire Department in how to help yourself and your neighbors prepare for and respond to a disaster by working together. The 20-hour training, taught by First Responders, includes personal preparedness, light search and rescue, disaster medicine, shutting off your utilities, and how to participate as a member of a neighborhood response team.  NERT also offers continuing training for graduates and activities that support building robust neighborhood teams.  For more information, visit the NERT website at http://sfgov.org//sffdnert, or contact Lt. Erica Arteseros at (415)970-2022 or sffdnert@sfgov.org

                                                  

Are you someone who is interested in disaster preparedness and wants to help out your community while working hand in hand with law enforcement? Then the ALERT program is for you!    

                                

                                            What is the A.L.E.R.T. Program?

The San Francisco Police Department has developed a volunteer citizen disaster preparedness program. The Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is modeled after and works in partnership with the San Francisco Fire Department's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT). The ALERT program will train members of the public to assist law enforcement in essential tasks after a major disaster. Such tasks may include: traffic control, foot patrol of business and residential areas, and reporting criminal activity. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and live, work, or attend high school in San Francisco.

Three steps to becoming an

A.L.E.R.T. volunteer:

1. Complete NERT training and receive certification. To register for NERT training courses please visit www.sfgov.org/sfnert

2. Once NERT certified, forward a copy of your NERT ID card to the ALERT program. sfpdalert@sfov.org

3. After clearing a basic background check the individual is eligible to register for ALERT training.

The next training class has been scheduled for May 3^rd, 2014, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. This class will be held at the San Francisco Police Academy, in the parking lot bungalow.

Heat wave:  Many residents are leaving their windows and doors open in an effort to keep cooler as the temperature increases during these gorgeous sunny days. Be extra careful, especially when you leave your home, paying attention to secure the windows and doors when you leave. Burglars are always looking for the easiest way inside your home. Don’t give them the opportunity for the easy access. Make sure to secure these entry points and leave them locked when you are not around. A third of all the burglaries committed in the Ingleside district during the month of April were due to open garages and unlocked or open windows. Also, remember to keep hydrated with lots of water!!

Crime Alert: As of the start of April ‘2014 there has been an increase in auto boostings in the Noe Valley, Glen Park and Bernal Heights Area. Ingleside officers have stepped up patrol in these areas but, we ask you that you do your part to prevent from being a victim. Take extra precautions to avoid a criminal from window-shopping inside your car. Never give them a reason to break into your car and steal your belongings. Try to park in a well lit area and always lock your doors and secure your windows. Never leave possessions in plain view and never leave important documents inside your car that contain personal information. 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.

Arrests:

6:16pm       300 Blk Elsie                          Stolen Vehicle
An older Acura traveling south on Mission Street caught the attention of Ingleside Officers Barajas and Padilla. A record check revealed the Acura was reported stolen. The officers radioed for backup and continued following the stolen Acura until the driver parked it in the 300 block of Elsie. When the driver opened the door to exit the car officers Barajas and Padilla were waiting. He was quickly placed in custody. A computer check revealed a long record for narcotics violations and a “no bail” warrant for his arrest. He was also on probation out of San Mateo County. Report number: 140333214

Serious Incidents:

No Incidents to Report.

Vehicle and Other Incidents:

  2:15am           Judson/Foerster                        Hit and Run

  3:40am           Alemany/Seneca                       Hit and Run

  4:29am           Mission/Brazil                           Warrant Arrest

  8:00am           Dolores/28^th                             Hit and Run

  9:00am           Bosworth/Congo                      Hit and Run

  9:25am           San Jose/30^th                            Traffic Collision

10:15am           San Jose/Ocean                        Traffic Collision

11:28am           100 Blk Newman                     Recovered Vehicle

12:12pm           Unit Blk La Grande                  Recovered Vehicle

  2:10pm           3300 Blk Mission                     Shoplifting

  4:00pm           Cayuga/San Juan                      Stolen Vehicle

  6:24pm           4400 Blk Mission                     Vandalism to Vehicle

  7:00pm           Alemany/Harrington                  Vandalism to Vehicle

  7:15pm           3300 Blk Mission                     Shoplifting

  9:00pm           Mission/Highland                      Stolen and Recovered Vehicle

  9:00pm           2900 Blk Alemany                    Stolen Vehicle

  9:00pm           4600 Blk Mission                     Vandalism to Property

11:00pm           4500 Blk Mission                     Vandalism to Property

Burglaries with suspect description:

No Incidents to Report.

http://www.inglesidepolicestation.com/

Apr. 24, 2014

Incident Date:

Thursday, April 24^th, 2014

                                                                                                                            

The next community meeting at Ingleside Station will be held on May 20, 2014.  Thank you.

 Fraud Alert: We have noticed a dramatic rise in a specific type of fraud case over the past four week period.

A person calling San Francisco residents identifying himself as a San Francisco deputy sheriff tells victims that he called regarding some sort of violation unknown by the victim and required money immediately to remedy the situation.  For example, on numerous occasions, the “deputy” stated he worked in the warrants division and required several hundred dollars from residents to clear up old warrants or else another deputy would arrive at the residents’ address to arrest them.  The “deputy” required victims to go to a local drug store, such as CVS, Walgreen’s, etc. to obtain a GreenDot MoneyPak (a pre-paid debit card used for in-store or online purchases) and load the card with several hundred to several thousand dollars.  The “deputy” told residents to call back once they obtain the pre-paid debit card, scratch off the gray box to reveal the access codes then read the code to the “deputy” over the telephone.

As time went on over the past four weeks, we noticed that the amount “required” by the “deputy” increased from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars.  As the caller tested the local response, he became more confident in this scam.

We have also received similar reports with the caller identifying himself as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The “FBI agent” states that victims need to send him pre-paid debit card information via telephone or else victims will be placed under arrest.

Related to these crime, but with a much wider scope, are people identifying themselves as Internal Revenue Service employees.  These “employees” claim that victims owed massive sums of money in back taxes and required immediate funds – again, through use of pre-paid debit cards – to remedy the situation or face immediate arrest.  In one instance, the “IRS employee” required the victim to purchase an $8000 Reload it pre-paid debit card and provide the card’s access information via telephone.

These are all illegal confidence schemes.  The callers are confidence men, better known as con artists.

If you receive any such solicitations via telephone, please do your best to note the phone number used, time of day, the name the caller identifies him/herself as, and anything distinguishable about his or her voice.

Be advised that neither the Sheriff’s Department nor federal government solicit funds related to criminal justice matters via telephone calls and any outreach regarding such matters would be made in person or through post office correspondence.

If you feel that you were the victim of such scams, please contact the police immediately.  While being duped out of money by fear of arrest can be embarrassing to admit, this is happening to your families, friends and neighbors.  Do not be a silent victim.

Our Fraud unit is aware of – and investigating – this ongoing scam.  The Fraud unit can be reached at 415-553-1521 Monday thru Friday during normal business hours.

Please contact the police at 415-553-0123 if you have received a phone call from such a con artist.  You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission for IRS-related scams at http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

The San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is free training from the San Francisco Fire Department in how to help yourself and your neighbors prepare for and respond to a disaster by working together. The 20-hour training, taught by First Responders, includes personal preparedness, light search and rescue, disaster medicine, shutting off your utilities, and how to participate as a member of a neighborhood response team.  NERT also offers continuing training for graduates and activities that support building robust neighborhood teams.  For more information, visit the NERT website at http://sfgov.org//sffdnert, or contact Lt. Erica Arteseros at (415)970-2022 or sffdnert@sfgov.org

                                                  

Are you someone who is interested in disaster preparedness and wants to help out your community while working hand in hand with law enforcement? Then the ALERT program is for you!    

                                

                                            What is the A.L.E.R.T. Program?

The San Francisco Police Department has developed a volunteer citizen disaster preparedness program. The Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is modeled after and works in partnership with the San Francisco Fire Department's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT). The ALERT program will train members of the public to assist law enforcement in essential tasks after a major disaster. Such tasks may include: traffic control, foot patrol of business and residential areas, and reporting criminal activity. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and live, work, or attend high school in San Francisco.

Three steps to becoming an

A.L.E.R.T. volunteer:

1. Complete NERT training and receive certification. To register for NERT training courses please visit www.sfgov.org/sfnert

2. Once NERT certified, forward a copy of your NERT ID card to the ALERT program. sfpdalert@sfov.org

3. After clearing a basic background check the individual is eligible to register for ALERT training.

The next training class has been scheduled for May 3^rd, 2014, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. This class will be held at the San Francisco Police Academy, in the parking lot bungalow.

Heat wave:  Many residents are leaving their windows and doors open in an effort to keep cooler as the temperature increases during these gorgeous sunny days. Be extra careful, especially when you leave your home, paying attention to secure the windows and doors when you leave. Burglars are always looking for the easiest way inside your home. Don’t give them the opportunity for the easy access. Make sure to secure these entry points and leave them locked when you are not around. A third of all the burglaries committed in the Ingleside district during the month of April were due to open garages and unlocked or open windows. Also, remember to keep hydrated with lots of water!!

Crime Alert: As of the start of April ‘2014 there has been an increase in auto boostings in the Noe Valley, Glen Park and Bernal Heights Area. Ingleside officers have stepped up patrol in these areas but, we ask you that you do your part to prevent from being a victim. Take extra precautions to avoid a criminal from window-shopping inside your car. Never give them a reason to break into your car and steal your belongings. Try to park in a well lit area and always lock your doors and secure your windows. Never leave possessions in plain view and never leave important documents inside your car that contain personal information. 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.

Arrests:

5:00am       100 Blk Harvard                   Aggravated Assault
Two elderly parents dialed “911” to report one of their sons had attacked their other son and trashed their home while possibly high on drugs. Ingleside Officers Adams, Zahn, Curry, LaRocca, Rand, along with Sgt’s Walker and Kumli responded and found the suspect hiding in a small room in the attic portion of the home. The adult son refused commands to leave his room and used a wooden board to jab at the officers while violently resisting arrest. The officers were finally able to control the suspect using various means and he was taken from the home and transported first to San Francisco General for evaluation and then to the county jail where he was booked for aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and an outstanding arrest warrant. Report number: 140338941


5:22pm       100 Blk Tioga                         Drugs/Stolen Vehicle
A vehicle speeding through an intersection of Olmsted and Girard, without stopping at the stop sign, caught the obvious attention of Ingleside Officers Thompson and Barajas. The officers started following the vehicle and became seriously concerned as the driver sped through several other intersections with great disregard for pedestrians and other vehicles. The speeding driver lost the trailing officers but Thompson and Girard, along with other Ingleside units, continued their search of the neighborhood until they soon found the car with two passengers, near the intersection of Wilde and Tioga Streets. The older Honda was parked but the two occupants were just exiting the car when Thompson and Barajas confronted them. The two suspects, upon seeing both officers, started throwing pill bottles and tools into nearby bushes. The officers put both suspects in handcuffs and, along with Ingleside Officers Snadow and Aylsworth, recovered several stolen bottles of prescription narcotics along with a quantity of methamphetamine. The tools belonged to the owner of the stolen Honda the two suspects were driving. A computer check revealed both suspects had a significant criminal history of narcotics violations, possession of stolen property, and auto theft. They were arrested and taken to Ingleside Station for booking. Report number: 140341740


9:19pm       Agnon/Crescent                      Stolen Vehicle
Another vehicle, this one stopped in the middle of Agnon Street near Crescent, caught the attention of Ingleside Officers Padilla and Seavey. The officer’s patrol car illuminated the vehicle enough for them to notice there was only one occupant, the driver. After a short while, the vehicle started to move and Padilla and Seavey decided to “run the plates” to see if the SUV was stolen. The hunch was confirmed and Seavey and Padilla radioed for backup while following the stolen vehicle at a safe distance. The officers momentarily lost sight of the vehicle but it was soon found with the help of Ingleside Officers Kerlegan and Gonzalez at the dead end portion of Aztec Street. The driver wasn’t in the car but he was quickly located at the nearby intersection of Bessie and Manchester surrounded by several Ingleside officers. A records check revealed that the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. A search found a quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana in his pockets. He was transported to Ingleside station and booked on several charges. Report number: 140341502

Serious Incidents:

7:40pm       700 Blk Faxon                           Robbery

A man walking home from work was robbed of his IPhone and $200 in cash. The victim told Ingleside Officer Dilag the suspect approached him on foot and told him, “I have a gun, give me your money”. The victim, fearing for his life, surrendered his phone and cash which the suspect quickly grabbed and then ran to a waiting vehicle. The vehicle, with a woman driver, sped away eastbound on Westwood Way. Report number: 140341176

Vehicle and Other Incidents:

  5:07am           5000 Blk Mission                     Warrant Arrest

  8:00am           50 Phelan                                 Theft from Building

  9:00am           200 Blk Chenery                      Stolen Vehicle

10:00am           Folsom/Alemany                       Stolen Vehicle

12:43pm           Unit Blk College Terrace          Recovered Vehicle

  1:50pm           1000 Blk Tompkins                  Vandalism to Property

  3:00pm           San Jose/Ocean                        Stolen Vehicle

  4:00pm           100 Blk Goldmine                    Theft from Vehicle

  4:22pm           1700 Blk Sunnydale                 Warrrant Arrest

  5:33pm           4200 Blk Folsom                      Recovered Vehicle

  7:00pm           Unit Blk Newton                      Stolen Vehicle

  7:30pm           Unit Blk Stanford Heights         Stolen Vehicle

  7:55pm           Munich/Rolph                           Battery

  9:19pm           Agnon/Crescent                        Recovered Vehicle

11:22pm           Oshaughnessy/Del Vale            Traffic Collision

Burglaries with suspect description:

No Incidents to Report.

http://www.inglesidepolicestation.com/

Apr. 23, 2014

Incident Date:

                                               Wednesday, April 23^rd, 2014

                                                                                                                            

The next community meeting at Ingleside Station will be held on May 20, 2014.  Thank you.

 Fraud Alert: We have noticed a dramatic rise in a specific type of fraud case over the past four week period.

A person calling San Francisco residents identifying himself as a San Francisco deputy sheriff tells victims that he called regarding some sort of violation unknown by the victim and required money immediately to remedy the situation.  For example, on numerous occasions, the “deputy” stated he worked in the warrants division and required several hundred dollars from residents to clear up old warrants or else another deputy would arrive at the residents’ address to arrest them.  The “deputy” required victims to go to a local drug store, such as CVS, Walgreen’s, etc. to obtain a GreenDot MoneyPak (a pre-paid debit card used for in-store or online purchases) and load the card with several hundred to several thousand dollars.  The “deputy” told residents to call back once they obtain the pre-paid debit card, scratch off the gray box to reveal the access codes then read the code to the “deputy” over the telephone.

As time went on over the past four weeks, we noticed that the amount “required” by the “deputy” increased from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars.  As the caller tested the local response, he became more confident in this scam.

We have also received similar reports with the caller identifying himself as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The “FBI agent” states that victims need to send him pre-paid debit card information via telephone or else victims will be placed under arrest.

Related to these crime, but with a much wider scope, are people identifying themselves as Internal Revenue Service employees.  These “employees” claim that victims owed massive sums of money in back taxes and required immediate funds – again, through use of pre-paid debit cards – to remedy the situation or face immediate arrest.  In one instance, the “IRS employee” required the victim to purchase an $8000 Reload it pre-paid debit card and provide the card’s access information via telephone.

These are all illegal confidence schemes.  The callers are confidence men, better known as con artists.

If you receive any such solicitations via telephone, please do your best to note the phone number used, time of day, the name the caller identifies him/herself as, and anything distinguishable about his or her voice.

Be advised that neither the Sheriff’s Department nor federal government solicit funds related to criminal justice matters via telephone calls and any outreach regarding such matters would be made in person or through post office correspondence.

If you feel that you were the victim of such scams, please contact the police immediately.  While being duped out of money by fear of arrest can be embarrassing to admit, this is happening to your families, friends and neighbors.  Do not be a silent victim.

Our Fraud unit is aware of – and investigating – this ongoing scam.  The Fraud unit can be reached at 415-553-1521 Monday thru Friday during normal business hours.

Please contact the police at 415-553-0123 if you have received a phone call from such a con artist.  You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission for IRS-related scams at http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

The San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is free training from the San Francisco Fire Department in how to help yourself and your neighbors prepare for and respond to a disaster by working together. The 20-hour training, taught by First Responders, includes personal preparedness, light search and rescue, disaster medicine, shutting off your utilities, and how to participate as a member of a neighborhood response team.  NERT also offers continuing training for graduates and activities that support building robust neighborhood teams.  For more information, visit the NERT website at http://sfgov.org//sffdnert, or contact Lt. Erica Arteseros at (415)970-2022 or sffdnert@sfgov.org

                                                  Ingleside District Nert Training

Lick Wilmerding HS
755 Ocean Ave

March 18, 6:30-10:00p: Class 1
March 25, 6:30-10:00p: Class 2
April 1, 6:30-9:30p: Class 3
April 8, 6:30p-10:00p: Class 4
school closed April 15
April 22, 6:30p-9:30p: Class 5

April 29, 6:30p-10:00p: Class 6

http://bit.ly/1fn93kq

Are you someone who is interested in disaster preparedness and wants to help out your community while working hand in hand with law enforcement? Then the ALERT program is for you!    

                                

                                            What is the A.L.E.R.T. Program?

The San Francisco Police Department has developed a volunteer citizen disaster preparedness program. The Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is modeled after and works in partnership with the San Francisco Fire Department's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT). The ALERT program will train members of the public to assist law enforcement in essential tasks after a major disaster. Such tasks may include: traffic control, foot patrol of business and residential areas, and reporting criminal activity. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and live, work, or attend high school in San Francisco.

Three steps to becoming an

A.L.E.R.T. volunteer:

1. Complete NERT training and receive certification. To register for NERT training courses please visit www.sfgov.org/sfnert

2. Once NERT certified, forward a copy of your NERT ID card to the ALERT program. sfpdalert@sfov.org

3. After clearing a basic background check the individual is eligible to register for ALERT training.

The next training class has been scheduled for May 3^rd, 2014, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. This class will be held at the San Francisco Police Academy, in the parking lot bungalow.

Heat wave:  Many residents are leaving their windows and doors open in an effort to keep cooler as the temperature increases during these gorgeous sunny days. Be extra careful, especially when you leave your home, paying attention to secure the windows and doors when you leave. Burglars are always looking for the easiest way inside your home. Don’t give them the opportunity for the easy access. Make sure to secure these entry points and leave them locked when you are not around. A third of all the burglaries committed in the Ingleside district during the month of April were due to open garages and unlocked windows. Also, remember to keep hydrated with lots of water!!

Crime Alert: As of the start of April ‘2014 there has been an increase in auto boostings in the Noe Valley, Glen Park and Bernal Heights Area. Ingleside officers have stepped up patrol in these areas but, we ask you that you do your part to prevent from being a victim. Take extra precautions to avoid a criminal from window-shopping inside your car. Never give them a reason to break into your car and steal your belongings. Try to park in a well lit area and always lock your doors and secure your windows. Never leave possessions in plain view and never leave important documents inside your car that contain personal information. 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.

Arrests:

12:38pm     Mission/Kingston                    Possession of Burglary Tools

Officers Johnson, O’leary and Aslam were on patrol cruising along the area of Mission and Kingston when Officer Johnson spotted a female she knew from prior police contacts. Officer Johnson knew this subject to be on probation with a search condition. When the female suspect spotted the officers she became nervous and didn’t know what to do. The officers quickly stopped and decided to conduct a probation search. Inside the subjects purse they located a several shaved keys, which are used to enter and steal vehicles, a Leatherman tool, flashlights and gloves. Based on the subjects prior arrest history for vehicle theft, Officer Johnson contacted the subject’s probation officer and informed him what she was up too. The tools were confiscated and the subject was ultimately cited and was instructed to report to her probation officer. Report Number: 140336575

12:45pm     100 Blk Judson                       Battery of a Police Officer

Officer Lim was sent to a house on the 100 Block of Judson to help abate a family dispute. Officer Rand also responded and was helping to keep the family members separated. While the officers were trying to find out what led to the verbal altercation one of the parties decided he was not going to stick around and started to walk away. The officers told him he couldn’t leave until things were settled, but he didn’t listen. The officers tried to block his path but that only enraged the individual. Without warning, the subject “sucker punched” Officer Lim in the face. The blow didn’t phase Officer Lim one bit. Both officers jumped into action as the subject tried to resist. Within minutes both officers had the subject controlled and in handcuffs. It turns out the family said the subject suffers from Schizophrenia and had not been taking his prescribed medication. The subject was cited for striking an officer and then taken to the hospital to be evaluated. Report Number: 140366600

Serious Incidents:

1:30pm       Mission/Russia                       Robbery

A victim who was waiting for the bus had a bad feeling he was about to get robbed and tried to leave the area. The victim told Officer Thompson that he was at the bus stop, located at Mission and Russia Avenue, waiting for the MUNI bus to arrive. The victim said he spotted three suspects eyeing him, which made him feel uneasy. Having a gut feeling that the suspects wanted to rob him the victim decided to go into one of the local businesses. The three suspects followed him and confronted the victim. One of the culprits then said, “I like your belt, let me have it”. The victim refused. Again the suspect said, “I like it and I want it”. The victim said no for a second time and was suddenly punched him in the face. The victim made a fast get away but dropped his backpack in the process. The victim ran a couple blocks away where he called the police. The victim suspected the thieves took his backpack with several belongings inside. The victim was not seriously injured and refused medical treatment. Case Number: 140336779

9:15pm       3200 Blk Folsom                    Robbery

An unusual and unprovoked altercation let to a robbery inside a Laundromat. A woman told Officer McMilton that she was minding her own business doing a load of laundry, when she was confronted by another woman making crazy accusations that the victim was flirting with the suspect’s boyfriend. The victim ignored the crazy suspect and went on about her business. The suspect kept making of the wall accusations, now saying the victim had slept with her boyfriend. The victim ignored the suspect once again and made a call from her cell phone. The suspect snagged the cell phone out of the victim’s hand and fled the Laundromat. The suspect’s boyfriend was acting as a look out fled the scene with the suspect. Two witnesses who were also inside the Laundromat saw the whole thing and provided Officer Mcmilton with good suspect descriptions. The victim was not hurt and told Officer McMilton that she did not know the suspects. Report Number: 140338292

Vehicle and Other Incidents:

12:01am           900 Blk Ellsworth                     Fraud

  5:20am           300 Blk Silver                          Battery

  7:45am          Mission/Foote                          Hit and Run

  9:00am           Unit Blk Paulding                      Recovered Vehicle

  9:50am           300 Blk Wilde                          Recovered Vehicle

11:19am           Diamond/Duncan                      Warrant Arrest

  3:06pm           300 Blk Foerster                      False Personation

  3:45pm           Unit Blk Anderson                    Battery

  4:30pm           300 Blk Moscow                     Hit and Run

  6:59pm           Unit Blk Carrizal                       Warrant Arrest

  8:00pm           100 Blk Melrose                      Stolen and Recovered Vehicle

Burglaries with suspect description:

No Incidents to Report.

http://www.inglesidepolicestation.com/

Apr. 22, 2014

Incident Date:

Tuesday, April 22^nd, 2014

                                                                                                                            

The next community meeting at Ingleside Station will be held on May 20, 2014.  Thank you.

Fraud Alert: We have noticed a dramatic rise in a specific type of fraud case over the past four week period.

A person calling San Francisco residents identifying himself as a San Francisco deputy sheriff tells victims that he called regarding some sort of violation unknown by the victim and required money immediately to remedy the situation.  For example, on numerous occasions, the “deputy” stated he worked in the warrants division and required several hundred dollars from residents to clear up old warrants or else another deputy would arrive at the residents’ address to arrest them.  The “deputy” required victims to go to a local drug store, such as CVS, Walgreen’s, etc. to obtain a GreenDot MoneyPak (a pre-paid debit card used for in-store or online purchases) and load the card with several hundred to several thousand dollars.  The “deputy” told residents to call back once they obtain the pre-paid debit card, scratch off the gray box to reveal the access codes then read the code to the “deputy” over the telephone.

As time went on over the past four weeks, we noticed that the amount “required” by the “deputy” increased from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars.  As the caller tested the local response, he became more confident in this scam.

We have also received similar reports with the caller identifying himself as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The “FBI agent” states that victims need to send him pre-paid debit card information via telephone or else victims will be placed under arrest.

Related to these crime, but with a much wider scope, are people identifying themselves as Internal Revenue Service employees.  These “employees” claim that victims owed massive sums of money in back taxes and required immediate funds – again, through use of pre-paid debit cards – to remedy the situation or face immediate arrest.  In one instance, the “IRS employee” required the victim to purchase an $8000 Reload it pre-paid debit card and provide the card’s access information via telephone.

These are all illegal confidence schemes.  The callers are confidence men, better known as con artists.

If you receive any such solicitations via telephone, please do your best to note the phone number used, time of day, the name the caller identifies him/herself as, and anything distinguishable about his or her voice.

Be advised that neither the Sheriff’s Department nor federal government solicit funds related to criminal justice matters via telephone calls and any outreach regarding such matters would be made in person or through post office correspondence.

If you feel that you were the victim of such scams, please contact the police immediately.  While being duped out of money by fear of arrest can be embarrassing to admit, this is happening to your families, friends and neighbors.  Do not be a silent victim.

Our Fraud unit is aware of – and investigating – this ongoing scam.  The Fraud unit can be reached at 415-553-1521 Monday thru Friday during normal business hours.

Please contact the police at 415-553-0123 if you have received a phone call from such a con artist.  You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission for IRS-related scams at http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

The San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is free training from the San Francisco Fire Department in how to help yourself and your neighbors prepare for and respond to a disaster by working together. The 20-hour training, taught by First Responders, includes personal preparedness, light search and rescue, disaster medicine, shutting off your utilities, and how to participate as a member of a neighborhood response team.  NERT also offers continuing training for graduates and activities that support building robust neighborhood teams.  For more information, visit the NERT website at http://sfgov.org//sffdnert, or contact Lt. Erica Arteseros at (415)970-2022 or sffdnert@sfgov.org

                                                  Ingleside District Nert Training

Lick Wilmerding HS
755 Ocean Ave

March 18, 6:30-10:00p: Class 1
March 25, 6:30-10:00p: Class 2
April 1, 6:30-9:30p: Class 3
April 8, 6:30p-10:00p: Class 4
school closed April 15
April 22, 6:30p-9:30p: Class 5

April 29, 6:30p-10:00p: Class 6

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Are you someone who is interested in disaster preparedness and wants to help out your community while working hand in hand with law enforcement? Then the ALERT program is for you!    

                                

                                            What is the A.L.E.R.T. Program?

The San Francisco Police Department has developed a volunteer citizen disaster preparedness program. The Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is modeled after and works in partnership with the San Francisco Fire Department's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT). The ALERT program will train members of the public to assist law enforcement in essential tasks after a major disaster. Such tasks may include: traffic control, foot patrol of business and residential areas, and reporting criminal activity. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and live, work, or attend high school in San Francisco.

Three steps to becoming an

A.L.E.R.T. volunteer:

1. Complete NERT training and receive certification. To register for NERT training courses please visit www.sfgov.org/sfnert

2. Once NERT certified, forward a copy of your NERT ID card to the ALERT program. sfpdalert@sfov.org

3. After clearing a basic background check the individual is eligible to register for ALERT training.

The next training class has been scheduled for May 3^rd, 2014, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. This class will be held at the San Francisco Police Academy, in the parking lot bungalow.

Weather Related Crime Alert:  Many residents are leaving their windows and doors open in an effort to keep cooler as the temperature increases during these nice sunny days. Be extra careful, especially when you leave your home, paying attention to secure the windows and doors when you leave. Burglars are always looking for the easiest way inside your home. Don’t give them the opportunity for the easy access. Make sure to secure these entry points and leave them locked when you are not around.

Crime Alert: As of the start of April ‘2014 there has been an increase in auto boostings in the Noe Valley, Glen Park and Bernal Heights Area. Ingleside officers have stepped up patrol in these areas but, we ask you that you do your part to prevent from being a victim. Take extra precautions to avoid a criminal from window-shopping inside your car. Never give them a reason to break into your car and steal your belongings. Try to park in a well lit area and always lock your doors and secure your windows. Never leave possessions in plain view and never leave important documents inside your car that contain personal information. 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.

Arrests:

1:23am       3400 Blk San Bruno               Stolen Vehicle/Stolen Property

A call of a possible auto burglary on the 3400 block of San Bruno Avenue sent Officers Garon-Fermo and Hauscarriague to investigate. When they arrived they noticed a Honda with its windows rolled down and loud music blaring from inside. Both the front and passenger seats were lowered to a laying position making it difficult for them to see if anyone was inside. Officer Garon-Fermo ran the license plate which showed the vehicle to be stolen. They then approached the vehicle when they suddenly saw someone move from inside. A subject, who was seated in the driver seat, quickly exited the vehicle and casually started to walk away. The officers immediately took him into custody. A check showed the subject was on active probation with a search condition. The subject told the officers that he was locked out of his residence and walked several blocks looking for somewhere to sleep, when he came across the vehicle. The subject said he was using the vehicle to sleep and didn’t know who it belonged to. The officers searched the vehicle and came across an Ipad which belonged to the subject. The officers looked through the Ipad and found videos showing the suspect committing a robbery that he had done in San Francisco several days before. The Ipad was confiscated and the suspect booked on several felony charges. Report Number: 140332545

1:30pm       Bayshore/Cortland                 Open Alcohol Container/Resisting

Officers Tillan and Ng were in the area of Bayshore and Cortland when they spotted a subject standing on the corner drinking from an open beer can. The officers tried to give the guy a break and asked him to pour it out. Instead, the subject looked at the officers with a defiant look on his face and decided to drink the entire beer. The subject then threw the can away and began being verbally abusive towards the officers. The officers weren’t about to give the guy another break, so they detained him and ran a computer check, which showed an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The officers handcuffed him and were about to put him in the back of their patrol car when he began to fight and resist. It took a minute or two, but the officers were able to regain control of the suspect. He was then taken to Ingleside Station. Report Number: 140333913

Serious Incidents:

No Incidents to Report.

Vehicle and Other Incidents:

  4:00am           2000 Blk San Jose                   Burglary

  6:30am           700 Blk Edinburgh                    Burglary

  7:00am           Unit Blk Gladstone                   Recovered Vehicle

  9:45am           Unit Blk Santa Marina              Recovered Vehicle

11:35am           50 Phelan                                 Theft from Building

  4:50pm           Mission/France                         Hit and Run

  7:15pm           Whipple/Mission                       Hit and Run

  8:00pm           300 Blk Los Palmos                 Stolen Vehicle

  9:00pm           300 Blk Monterey                    Stolen Vehicle

10:07pm           Geneva/Naples                         Warrant Arrest

10:48pm           100 Blk Highland                      Trespassing

Burglaries with suspect description:

No Incidents to Report.

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