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:
There are no arrests
to report.
Serious Incidents:
12:20am 5100 Blk. Mission Robbery
Ingleside Officers Young and Parker arrived at the scene of a
robbery and found the victim crying and distraught. The woman was working at a
nearby tavern when a known troublemaking patron walked into the bar. The victim
and the suspect started arguing when suddenly the suspect punched the woman in
the right cheek and ripped a gold necklace from her neck before running away.
Report number: 161001084
8:16pm 100 Blk.
Brookdale Attempted
Homicide
The sound of eight gunshots startled Ingleside Officers
Hopkins, Campos, and Laokwansathitaya while they were patrolling near the
Sunnydale Housing Complex. The officers radioed for immediate assistance and
searched the area for the source of the gunshots. A short time later they found
a seriously wounded man lying in the bushes, on a hill, behind the homes. He
had a wound to his head and another to his leg. The officers radioed for
emergency medical assistance and rendered first aid until the ambulance
arrived. He was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital where he remains in
critical condition. The case remains under investigation. Report number:
161003187
10:27pm Mission &
Richland Robbery
A man walking home from the bus stop was confronted by the
same four men who had robbed him only a few weeks before, warning him not to
call police after the crime. This time they berated him for calling police and
again assaulted and robbed him. The victim told Ingleside Officers Wong and
Young that they took a large amount of cash from his pockets along with a cell
phone, but not before punching him several times in the face and hitting him in
the torso with a baseball bat. The victim was transported to San Francisco
General Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Report number: 161003400
Vehicle and Other Incidents:
12:01am Brazil/La
Grande Theft from Vehicle
01:26am 1900
Blk Alemany Recovered
Vehicle
06:20am Vienna/Persia Assault
06:50am 50
Phelan Avenue Trespassing
09:57am 200 Blk
Vienna Recovered License Plate
01:00pm 300 Blk
Duncan Threats
02:55pm 1600
Blk Dolores Battery
03:45pm Geneva/Carter Battery
05:10pm 4600
Blk Mission Shoplifting
06:55pm Unit
Blk Patton Assault
09:00pm 200 Blk
Ward Burglary
10:10pm 100 Blk
Brookdale Hit and Run
