Incident Date:
Wednesday, December 17th, 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.
- 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:
3:25am Brookdale/
Santos Stolen Auto
A slow moving vehicle caught the attention of Ingleside Officers
Johnson and O’Connor. The car pulled into a parking space on Brookdale and then
suddenly pulled out and kept driving away in front of the officer’s patrol car.
The suspicious maneuver prompted Officer O’Connor to run the vehicle’s plate.
Dispatch notified the officers the car had been stolen on December 12th
from a San Francisco home during a burglary. The officers pulled over the car,
removed the male driver and female passenger, placed them in custody, and
transported them back to Ingleside Station. The driver had a felony no bail
warrant and was driving with a suspended license. The passenger had two
outstanding infraction warrants for her arrest. A search of the vehicle turned
up several tools used in auto burglaries. The driver also had a stolen gasoline
credit card in his possession. The driver was booked on a variety of charges
and the passenger was cited and released. Report number: 141047490
9:34pm 2200
Blk Alemany
Stolen Auto
A vehicle driving around in circles through several streets
in the neighborhood looked suspicious to Ingleside Officers Seavey, Barajas,
Lustenberger, and Padilla. The officers followed the older Acura as it drove on
Shawnee, Delano, Niagara, Cayuga, and finally into the gas station at Alemany
and Geneva. A check of the license plate revealed the vehicle was stolen
earlier that day. The thief parked the car and was entering the station’s store
when he was approached by the officers and placed in handcuffs. A search of his
clothing and the vehicle revealed significant quantities of heroin and cocaine
some of which was packaged for sale. The suspect’s driver’s license was revoked
more than six years ago and he had numerous convictions for car theft. He was
taken to Ingleside station for booking. Report number: 141055879
10:03pm 100
Blk Edinburgh Stolen
Property
Earlier this month, several firearms, ammunition, coins,
jewelry, and collectibles were stolen from an address on the 200 block of
Goldmine. A special team of Ingleside officers were assigned to investigate the
burglary and their work led to an address on the 100 block of Edinburgh. On
this evening the officers, with a search warrant, arrested the male occupant of
the address and searched the premises for the stolen items. The officers
recovered more than 14 rifles, shotguns, pistols, and firearm related items.
They also recovered four pellet rifles, an emergency flare gun, and almost two
thousands rounds of ammunition. In addition to the firearms, the officers
seized jewelry and artifacts which, along with most of the recovered firearms,
were stolen from the home on Goldmine. A quantity of methamphetamine was also
seized during the search. The suspect was transported to the county jail and
booked for burglary, possession of stolen property, and other felonies. Report
number: 141061149
Serious Incidents:
9:24pm 400
Blk Geneva Theft
A woman standing at a bus stop lost her phone to a thief.
The victim told Ingleside Officers McCall and Lozano that she had been texting
on her phone and was about to board a Muni bus when the suspect ran up, took
the phone from her hand, and ran away eastbound on Geneva Avenue. Ingleside
officers searched the surrounding area for the thief but could not locate him.
Report number: 141060997
12:30am 200
Blk Evelyn Warrant
Arrest
3:25am Unit Blk Brookdale Recovered Vehicle6:00am Avalon/London Stolen Vehicle
7:30am 500 Blk Myra Theft from Vehicle
7:45am 400 Blk Beacon Recovered Vehicle
8:50am 600 Blk Myra Theft from Vehicle
9:28am 5100 Blk Mission Vandalism to Property
10:00am Richland/Murray Hit and Run
10:50am 50 Phelan Theft from Building
10:52am Unit Blk Chapman Recovered Vehicle
11:45am 100 Blk Naples Recovered Vehicle
1:00pm Chapman/Nevada Recovered License Plate
1:56pm 50 Phelan Theft from Building
2:03pm Unit Blk Edinburgh Fraud
2:52pm Guerrero/Duncan Traffic Collision
6:30pm Diamond/Chenery Fraud
7:12pm 500 Blk Excelsior Recovered Vehicle
7:32pm 100 Blk Lisbon Recovered Vehicle
7:44pm 5200 Blk Mission Warrant Arrest
Burglaries with suspect description:
No Incidents to Report.
