Incident Date:Sunday, December 4th, 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:8:45pm 100 Blk. Precita Aggravated AssaultA citizen called police to report a fight among three people in a parking lot with one of the three, possibly wounded, staggering back to Precita Street. Ingleside Officers Quinlan, Sircusa, Cross, Wise, and Dito arrived and found the victim bleeding profusely from several stab wounds to his body. An ambulance was called and the victim was rushed to San Francisco General for emergency surgery. A witness told the officers that two men and a woman approached the victim and began arguing. Soon the argument turned violent and the suspects escaped leaving the victim to stagger back to the street. At the hospital the officers determined that the victim had an outstanding no bail arrest warrant for carrying a concealed weapon. He was arrested at the scene with booking delayed until he’s released from the hospital. Report number: 160986241
Serious Incidents:4:27pm 2200 Blk Alemany RobberyA woman walking home with her dogs noticed a man walking towards her on AlemanyBoulevard. When the man approached he suddenly grabbed her handbag, pulled her to the ground, and ripped the bag from her shoulder. She told Ingleside Officers Archilla and Laokwansathitaya the suspect then ran across Alemany to a waiting Honda Civic, with tinted windows, that sped away. The victim refused medical attention. The loss was the victim’s driver’s license, credit cards, and house keys. Report number: 160985118Vehicle and Other Incidents:04:30am 900 Blk Monterey Burglary09:30am 100 Blk Hamerton Burglary11:28am Flood/Edna Traffic Violation Arrest03:00pm 700 Blk Anderson Battery04:00pm Unit Blk Garrison Vandalism to Vehicle/Tire Slashing05:19pm 100 Blk Brunswick No Driver’s License Issued06:30pm Geneva/San Jose Hit and Run10:00pm Burrows/Madison Vehicle Strip10:00pm Bemis/Mateo Stolen License Plate
