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:
7:00pm Harvard
& Burrows Stolen Vehicle
Two officers on routine patrol spotted a pickup truck double
parked next to a parked older Honda on Burrows Street. Ingleside Officers Carew
and Jensen, like all police officers, know that older Hondas are one of the
favorite vehicles of car thieves. The officers pulled up behind the truck,
which quickly drove away. Before the officers could exit their patrol vehicle,
the Honda started up and sped away at a high rate of speed eastbound on
Burrows. The officers turned on their emergency lights and siren, but the Honda
driver failed to yield. Fearing for the public’s safety, the officers terminated
their pursuit. Less than an hour later the officers again spotted the Honda
parked on the 700 block of Barneveld Street. A woman standing near the Honda,
seeing the officers, started walking away. The officers yelled “stop” and she
did. In one of her pockets were several shaved keys used to steal vehicles,
especially older Hondas. A computer check revealed the woman was previously
convicted of vehicle theft. She was arrested for vehicle theft and the Honda,
which was stolen from a nearby San Francisco address, was returned to its
owner. Report number: 160992715
Serious Incidents:
There are no serious
incidents to report.
Vehicle and Other Incidents:
05:23am Church/30th
Street Theft from Vehicle
07:00am Alemany/Foote Stolen License Plate
07:30am Unit
Blk Cameo Way Burglary
07:45am 50
Phelan Avenue Vandalism
to Vehicle
10:04am Holly
Park Circle Threats
10:48am 300 Blk
Maynard Theft
11:15am Unit
Blk Baywood Court Attempted Burglary
12:00pm Diamond
Heights/Addison Dog Bite
12:30pm 1900
Blk San Jose Trespassing
02:01pm Unit
Blk Hearst Recovered Vehicle
03:00pm 1900
Blk Sunnydale Battery
03:08pm 200 Blk
Edinburgh Fraud
04:27pm Unit
Blk San Juan Fire
Report
04:38pm 900 Blk
Ellsworth Recovered
Motorcycle
05:04pm 200 Blk
Moultrie Harassing
Phone Calls
05:09pm Bosworth/Diamond Traffic Violation Arrest
05:25pm 3100
Blk Mission Suspended
Driver’s License
05:35pm 300 Blk
Elsie Burglary
06:07pm Geneva/Paris No Driver’s License
Issued
06:19pm Crescent/Moultrie Warrant Arrest
06:35pm 4800
Blk Mission Theft from Vehicle
06:45pm 600 Blk
Monterey Theft from Vehicle
09:44pm Edna/Staples Suspended Driver’s
License
