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:
7:11am 100 Blk. Faith Hot
Prowl Burglary
A woman awoke in the morning and went outside and noticed that
her Prius was missing from its parking spot. She also noticed, inside her home,
that her wallet, checkbook, credit and debit cards, checkbook, laptop, and IPod
were also missing. She told Ingleside Officers Kikuchi, Canchola, and Salazar
that she slept through the night and did not hear any unusual noises. A check
with one of her credit card providers revealed that the thieves used the credit
card at two Bayshore Blvd. fast food restaurants, and tried to use it at Daly
City gas station. The victim said she felt somewhat confident that she had
locked the front door. However, she also said that she rents her home out on
Air BNB and she gives her customers a house key when they arrive. She also
stated that her housekeeper, rental manager and a neighbor also had keys to her
home. Report number: 161017166
11:14am Bosworth &
Diamond Theft
A woman, making a phone call, while standing near the BART
station was approached by a man on a bicycle. She told Ingleside Officers
Hornstein and Neuerburg the suspect quickly grabbed her cell phone from her
hand and fled eastbound on Bosworth Street. Report number: 161016958
7:00pm San Jose & St.
Marys Attempted Robbery
Three people, taking the shortcut between San Jose Avenue and
St. Marys Avenue, were suddenly approached by a man with a gun. The victim’s
told Ingleside Officers Wells and George that the suspect commanded them to
“get down, get down”, and was wearing a hoodie, a camouflage mask, and carrying
a silver handgun. The victim’s lost cell phones, purses, wallets, and a
backpack to the robber who escaped in an unknown direction. Report number:
161018227
Vehicle and Other Incidents:
02:10am Geneva/London Traffic Violation Arrest
10:00am Unit
Blk Crags Burglary
11:00am 500 Blk
Portola Theft from Building
11:45am Unit
Blk Santos Warrant Arrest
02:45pm 300 Blk
Alemany Recovered
Vehicle
03:55pm Unit
Blk 27th Street Recovered
Vehicle
04:37pm 300 Blk
Rutledge Burglary
06:15pm Alemany/Harrington Battery
06:30pm 1100
Blk Brussels Stolen
Vehicle
08:27pm Alemany/Geneva Traffic Collision
11:00pm Geneva/Delano Theft from Vehicle
