Incident Date:
Friday, December 19th, 2014
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.
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:
10:34pm 2800
Blk Diamond Recovered Vehicle
Ingleside Officers Padilla and Barajas were dispatched to
the Glen Park BART station parking lot to investigate a possible stolen
vehicle. When they arrived they found the suspected thieves, a man and woman,
sitting inside a stolen 1990 Honda Accord. The Accord had been stolen three
days before from an address in San Francisco. The officers removed the suspects
and placed them under arrest. Inside the Honda the officers seized several
“shaved keys” used to steal this car as well as older Hondas and other vehicles.
The driver was transported to Ingleside Station and booked for auto theft. Report
number: 14105639411:35am Mission/Geneva Theft
A student lost his IPhone to a thief. The victim told Ingleside Officer Suguitan that he was sitting in a bus shelter watching a video when a man walked up, quickly grabbed the phone from his hand, and then ran away. The victim chased the suspect south on Mission but was unable to catch up. Report number: 141065232
Vehicle and Other Incidents:
12:09am 100
Blk Laidley Vandalism
to Property
7:00am 1400 Blk Sanchez Theft from Building7:50am Unit Blk Blythdale Assault
8:04am 300 Blk Alemany Vehicle Arson
10:50am 1600 Blk Alabama Recovered Vehicle
12:00pm 100 Blk Peralta Recovered Vehicle
1:30pm 700 Blk Naples Burgalry
1:52pm 200 Blk Colon Annoying Phone Calls
3:00pm Rotteck/Still Stolen License Plate
3:10pm 50 Phelan Theft from Vehicle
4:00pm 500 Blk Precita Stolen Vehicle
8:00pm 100 Blk Fairmount Stolen License Plate
8:00pm Unit Blk Byron Vandalism to Vehicle
9:00pm 300 Blk Vienna Stolen Vehicle
10:00pm 700 Blk Anderson Stolen Vehicle
No Incidents to Report.
