Incident Date:Wednesday, November 30th, 2016Note change: There will be NO Ingleside Community meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7p.m. The next meeting will be on January 17, 2017. There will be more information to follow.SFPD and Walgreens Kick Off 2016 Holiday Toy DriveIn 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 TipsDuring 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/safeshopperSFMTA Holiday Shopping Tips: https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta/blog/tips-safeconvenient-holiday-shopping-and-parkingShop & 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:There are no arrests to report.Serious Incidents:1:30pm-4:30pm 800 Blk Madrid Hot Prowl BurglaryA woman returned home from picking up her daughter at school and found her front gate and front door wide open. Inside the home was in disarray with clothing strewn about, drawers opened and contents spilled, laptop and other electronics missing, along with a significant amount of cash, jewelry, as well as personal identification. In one of the bedrooms was a crowbar used to break into the residence. Ingleside Officers Mendiola and Narsaiya arrived and searched the home for clues. The officers also interviewed a downstairs renter who told the pair that around 2:45pm he heard footsteps and things being thrown around upstairs. Report number: 1609748329:30pm Unit Blk. Harrington RobberyIngleside Officers Ortega and Wong were dispatched to investigate a report of a robbery. The victim told the officers she had returned home and was standing at her front door about to enter the home when an unknown man appeared at her back and said, “Give it up”. The suspect then grabbed her backpack attempted to rip it from her possession but the victim held on and a struggle ensued until the suspect threw her to the ground until she released her grip. He then ran away northbound on Alemany. The loss was an Apple MacBook Air, some additional electronic items, and about $25 in cash. Report number: 160975501Vehicle and Other Incidents:07:00am Unit Blk Randolph Stolen Vehicle07:30am Unit Blk Ottawa Stolen Vehicle12:51pm Unit Blk Lamartine Recovered Vehicle02:42pm 800 Blk Peru Recovered Vehicle05:01pm 100 Blk Appleton Burglary06:01pm Alemany/Seneca No Driver’s License Issued09:00pm 200 Blk Madison Vandalism to Property09:19pm 200 Blk Pioche Stolen Vehicle10:00pm 5200 Blk Diamond Heights Stolen Vehicle10:00pm Unit Blk Rio Verde Burglary
