SFPD and Walgreens Kick Off 2016
Holiday Toy Drive
In
collaboration with Walgreens drugstores, the San Francisco Police Department
today launched its 2016 Holiday Toy Drive, benefitting the City’s children in
need.
From November
18 to December 19, SFPD will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys at
more than 60 San Francisco Walgreens locations. The goal is to exceed last
year’s toy drive, in which approximately 2,500 items were donated at 30
Walgreens stores for distribution to San Francisco children.
“Everyone
can make a difference in a child’s life,” said Interim Police Chief Toney
Chaplin. “San Franciscans are generous, thoughtful people and we believe they
will step up to brighten the holidays for children and provide happy memories
for years to come. We thank Walgreens for doing their part again this year to
help San Francisco youth.”
Donors can purchase or drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any San
Francisco Walgreens that features a brightly colored and marked toy drive
collection bin. Those unable to drop off a toy may also contribute to a Go Fund
Me account (https://www.gofundme.com/sfpdtoydrive2016) established by the San
Francisco Police Foundation to purchase toys for underprivileged children this
holiday season.
Safe Shopper 2016 - Holiday
Season Safety Tips
During this
holiday season, the San Francisco Police Department will be working to enhance
safety for residents, visitors and shoppers. There will be increased foot
patrols in shopping areas throughout the city, including the horse/mounted
unit, plainclothes officers and traffic enforcement.
“The San
Francisco Police Department wishes everyone a happy holiday season,” said
Interim Chief Toney Chaplin. “We also want this season of giving to be
memorable and safe for you and your loved ones. Here are some tips that will
help keep you safe.”
• Stay
alert when using electronic devices. Limit your distractions.
• Always be
alert to your surroundings and have your keys in your hand as you approach your
vehicle.
• Park
Smart: Help avoid vehicle break-ins, leave nothing visible in your car.
Consider moving your vehicle to a different location each time you load
packages in the trunk. Try to use parking lots where there are parking
attendants.
• Keep your
wallet in a hard-to-reach place and carry only the cash and credit cards that
you will need to complete your shopping.
• If
someone demands your purse, wallet, or packages, surrender them, make note of
the suspect’s description and direction they flee and call 911. Property can be
replaced.
• If you
see something, say something. If you witness criminal activity or see something
or someone suspicious, flag down a police officer, call 911 or contact
security.
• Shop with
a companion, especially after dark, whenever possible.
Please
report criminal activity to police immediately. Additional personal safety tips
are available: www.sanfranciscopolice.org/safeshopper
SFMTA
Holiday Shopping Tips: https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta/blog/tips-safeconvenient-holiday-shopping-and-parking
Shop & Dine in the 49: http://shopdine49.com/ at
www.sanfranciscopolice.org/safe shopper or from San Francisco Safety Awareness
for Everyone (SAFE) at sfsafe.org.
Arrests:
3:34pm Bosworth
& Chilton D.U.I
Ingleside Officers Mora, Marshall, Naser, and Rissetto were
dispatched to an accident involving two vehicles traveling eastbound on Bosworth
Street. One vehicle collided into the rear of a second vehicle causing minor
damage. Fire and medical personnel on the scene had determined that neither
driver was injured. However, the officers noticed there were several empty cans
of alcohol in the one vehicle that collided with the rear of the second car.
The driver, who had the noticeable smell of alcohol on his breath, admitted
that he had been drinking that afternoon. He also had bloodshot eyes and his
speech was slurred. He agreed to take a roadside sobriety exam and failed all
tests. A breath alcohol test revealed a blood alcohol level four times the
legal maximum. He was transported to the county jail and booked for D.U.I. His
car was towed to impound. Report number: 160994078
11:27pm Unit
Blk. Santos
Narcotics
A woman with a record for methamphetamine and identity theft
arrests was spotted by Ingleside Officers Jensen and Carew. The officers also
knew she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest from Pacifica. Carew and
Jensen approached the woman who was sitting in her car in front of her home. In
the center console was several hundred dollars in various denominations. In her
purse was methamphetamine and marijuana along with a digital scale used for
weighing narcotics. Her purse also contained a driver’s license belonging to
another woman. The suspect was transported to Ingleside Station and booked for
the warrant and for possession of narcotics for sale. Report number: 160995082
Serious Incidents:
1:15pm Bayshore &
Arleta Robbery
A man walked into a convenient store and went straight to the
area where alcohol is kept. He took two bottles of champagne and started to
walk out of the store when the clerk said, “Hey, this stuff ain’t free! You got
to pay for it”. The suspect said, “don’t touch me”, and pointed to a handgun in
his left front jacket pocket. The suspect walked out of the store with the
champagne only to return and ask the clerk for his wallet. The clerk, fearing
for his life, surrendered his IPad, and the suspect escaped walking north on
Bayshore Blvd. Ingleside Officers Williams and Gomez arrived shortly thereafter
to investigate the robbery. Report number: 160994062
Vehicle and Other Incidents:
03:48am Unit
Blk Harrington Harassing
Phone Calls
07:30pm 1900
Blk Sunnydale Assault
12:15pm Unit
Blk Sussex Stalking
12:36pm 900 Blk
Holyoke Fraud
01:45pm 1000
Blk Crescent Stolen
Vehicle
02:45pm 100 Blk
Shawnee Burglary
06:00pm 100 Blk
Sickles Vandalism
to Vehicle
06:00pm 1800
Blk Alemany Theft from Vehicle
07:00pm Maynard/Congdon Recovered Vehicle
07:30pm 4800
Blk Mission Burglary
07:35pm Unit
Blk Niagara Vandalism
to Vehicle
08:00pm 200 Blk
Whitney Stolen
Vehicle
08:00pm 1800
Blk Castro Stolen
Vehicle
08:30pm 2200
Blk San Jose Burglary
11:28pm 300 Blk
Winfield Vandalism to
Property
