[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of December 25, 2009. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org or visit their website.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE
In the last newsletter I mentioned that Richmond Station Officers arrested six individuals in connection with three different robberies. One of the robberies involved suspects shooting a gun at the victim and the other two were “strong-arm†robberies.
All three of the suspects in the armed robbery have been formally charged by the District Attorney. Two remain in custody with bail for one set at $1,000,000 and the other at $150,000. The third suspect was charged and released after posting bail of $122,109.
In the strong arm robbery that occurred 17th Avenue and Clement on December 15, 2009, a juvenile suspect remains in custody at the Youth Guidance Center. The adult arrested in that incident was not charged as the victim was not able to make a positive identification. The inability to make identification is not uncommon, even when the victim gets a good look at the suspect. A victim’s emotional stress can be overwhelming, and items such as license plates and particulars about clothing are often quickly forgotten. Also, suspect do what they can to avoid identification, such as in this case they grabbed the victim from behind.
The sixteen year old suspect arrested for the strong arm robbery at 30th and Clement on December 15, 2009 was charged and released to relatives on December 22, 2009.
During the past week, there were 16 traffic accidents, 8 involving injuries. There were 5 citations issued for driving without a license or driving on a suspended license. There were 2 arrests for driving under the influence.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 12/20/09 at 4:37 pm a burglary suspect with an outstanding warrant was seen by officers in the area of Sutter Street and Baker Street. The warrant was confirmed and the suspect was arrested and booked at the county jail.
On 12/21/09 at 2:25 am officers conducted a bar check in the 500 block of Clement Street and observed the bartender serving alcoholic beverages after hours. The premise was cited and the bartender was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
On 12/22/09 at 1:22 pm officers responded to the 300 block of 9th Avenue regarding a vandalism report. The suspect was apprehended on Clement Street and was arrested for vandalism.
On 12/22/09 at 11:51 pm officers observed a vehicle with an expired registration. A computer check revealed that the driver had been driving on a suspended driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest and during a vehicle inventory search officers found narcotics and narcotics sales paraphernalia. The suspect was booked at Richmond Station.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 12/20/09 at 2:25 pm officers responded to the 600 block of 6th Avenue regarding a burglary from a locked garage. Four bicycles were stolen. A safety check on doors and windows revealed insufficient security locks were in place. Occupants were advised on how to improve home security.
On 12/20/09 at 8:25 am a victim reported that his Laundromat business located in the 3200 block of Sacramento had been broken into. The suspect gained entry by prying open the gate and after removing the lock from the door. The suspect then broke into the rear storage area, apparently looking to steal money from the coin change machine, but the machine was empty. There was no loss reported at this time.
On 12/21/09 at 10:15 pm officers responded to the 3200 block of Clay Street regarding a portable restroom that was on fire. Alert residents in the area extinguished the fire until SFFD arrived. SFPD Arson investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
On 12/22/09 at 12:37 pm officers responded to the 3000 block of Jackson Street regarding a burglary report. The victim reported that her garage door was opened by an unknown suspect and stole two bicycles. No forced entry was observed.
On 12/24/09 at 5:50 am an unknown suspect armed with a silver handgun entered the Domino’s Pizza parlor located at 5220 Geary Boulevard and demanded two victims (janitor and delivery person) to open the safe but the victims did not have the code. The suspect then robbed the two victims prior to fleeing the area.
On 12/24/09 at 5:50 am two unknown masked suspects armed with silver automatic handguns entered the Walgreens Store located at 5280 Geary Boulevard. The suspects gained entry to a part of the safe and stole an undetermined amount of cash. The suspects also robbed the victims of their money and cell phones.