Incident Date:
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
The next community meeting at Ingleside Station will be held on January 20, 2015 at 7p.m. Thank you.
Holiday Safety Tips
The holidays are a special and
joyous time of year. It is also a time when the citizens need to be alert to
the possibility of crime. The City of
San Francisco and the San Francisco
Police Department encourages all citizens and visitors to the City to take
simple precautions to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.
The holiday season is always a
special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and
vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too
prepared or too aware. Please share this information with family, friends and
neighbors. The San Francisco Police
Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season.
Driving
- Avoid driving alone or at night.
- Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your car. Set your alarm or use an anti-theft device.
- If you must shop at night, park in a well lit area.
- Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows.
- Park as close as you can to your destination and take notice of where you parked.
- Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside.
- Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car. This creates a temptation for thieves. If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight.
- Be sure to locate your keys prior to going to your car.
- Keep a secure hold on your purse, handbag and parcels. Do not put them down or on top of the car in order to open the door.
- When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be aware of your surroundings.
- Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area.
- Ask mall or store security for an escort before leaving your shopping location.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
- If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located inside a bank, mall, or well lit location. Withdraw only the amount of cash you need.
- Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you.
- Do not throw your ATM receipt away at the ATM location.
Children
- Teach children to immediately inform you if a stranger is bothering them.
- If possible, leave small children at home with a trusted babysitter.
- Teach your child to go to a store clerk and ask for help in case your child is separated from you.
- Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping.
- Never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom.
- Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and they should never be left alone in the car.
- Teach children their full name, address and telephone number to give to police officers or mall security.
Shopping
- Shop during the daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.
- Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
- Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.
- Always carry your California Driver License or Identification Card along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card that you expect to use.
- Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
- Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible.
- Keep cash in your front pocket.
- Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused.
- Keep a record of all your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.
- Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit.
- Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.
At Home
- Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
- Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
- Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
- Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
- When setting up a Christmas tree or other holiday display, make sure doors and passageways are clear inside your home.
Strangers at Your Door
- Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts.
- It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations door-to-door for charitable causes although no charity is involved.
- Ask for their identification, and find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate.
- Donate to a recognized charitable organization.
Arrests:
No Incidents to Report.
Serious Incidents:
2:20pm Prague/
Brazil Stolen
Auto
A man trying to sell his car instead had it stolen by the
interested buyers. The victim told Ingleside Officer Siracusa that he was
approached by a man on Mission Street who noticed his vehicle’s “For sale”
sign. The potential buyer said he was interested and wanted to drive the car.
The seller agreed and told the man, who was with an accomplice in another car,
to follow him to his home on the unit block of Prague. When he and the two men
arrived at his home he gave the interested buyer the key to his car and waited
with his accomplice while the suspect test drove the vehicle. After a minute or
two the accomplice suddenly started his car and sped away. The victim called police
and Officer Siracusa responded to investigate the incident. While talking to
the victim, officer Siracusa heard a radio broadcast from Ingleside Officers
Cahill and Campos stating they found the stolen vehicle in McLaren Park off of
John Shelley Drive. The stolen car had crashed through a fence and had severe
front end damage. The thief was no where around. Report number: 141042597
Vehicle and Other Incidents:
2:38am San Jose/Monterey Traffic Collision
7:00am Unit Blk Joost Vandalism to Property
8:00am Morse/Curtis Stolen Vehicle
11:30am Circular/Baden Stolen Vehicle
12:11pm 1100
Blk Prague Warrant
Arrest
1:08pm 300 Blk Ogden Recovered Vehicle
1:16pm 300 Blk Rome Fraud
3:50pm San Jose/Sgt John Young Traffic Collision
3:55pm Mission/Italy Traffic
Collision
4:00pm Unit Blk Camellia Stolen License Plate
5:00pm 100 Blk Loehr Vandalism to Property
5:44pm 200 Blk Blythdale Recovered Vehicle
7:00pm 100 Blk Precita Attempted Theft from Vehicle
9:30pm 4600 Blk Mission Theft from Building
11:57pm 3300
Blk Mission Warrant
Arrest
Burglaries with suspect description:
No Incidents to Report.
