[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of October 29, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The San Francisco Police Department’s Domestic Violence Response Unit is located at the Hall Of Justice. There fifteen Inspectors who investigate 350 to 400 reports of domestic violence each month. Inspectors are available to respond directly to the scene of domestic violence, elder abuse and stalking incidents 24 hours a day.
This investigative unit currently has two Casa de las Madres victim advocates assigned to work in the office with the Inspectors. The advocates assist victims with shelter and other services. If you are a victim, or know someone who is a victim of domestic violence, please contact the Domestic Violence Unit at 415.553.9227. In an emergency, call 911.
Our next Police Community Forum will be on November 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Richmond Station. Please join us to discuss public safety in the Richmond .
During the past week in the District there were 22 traffic accidents 1 involving injuries. There were 2 citations issued for driving without a license or driving on a suspended license. There were 3 arrests for driving under the influence.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 10/24/10 at 6:30pm on the 700 block of Arguello a suspect entered a business and selected a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. The suspect then went to the rear of the store, wrapped the wine up in a scarf and placed it in her purse. The suspect then walked passed all of the registers and to the front door where she was stopped by an employee. The suspect denied that she had taken anything and kept trying to leave. The employee took hold of the suspect’s purse, and as the suspect was prying the employee’s fingers from the purse the officers arrived on scene. Officers located the wine in her purse and the 26 year old was charged with the theft.
On 10/28/10 at 3:43am officers were called to the 3100 block of Fulton on a report of a person trying to
force open the front door of an apartment building. When the first officer arrived he observed the suspect walking out of the lobby door out onto the sidewalk. The suspect had a screwdriver in one hand and an Easter basket with 23 spray paint cans in the other. The suspect was detained by the officer. The caller had reported that they had heard a scratching noise first at the main door and then several loud bangs over several minutes as if someone was ramming the door. The suspect told the officer that he was trying to get into the building to do graffiti. The 25 year old male was charged with burglary and possession of graffiti tools.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 10/23/10 between 2:30pm and 3:30pm a suspect entered a home on the 800 block of Lake Street via an unlocked window that faced the backyard. The suspect took an I-pad and I-pod that had been in a purse.
On 10/23/10 between 4:00pm and 11:00pm on the 400 block of 31st Avenue a suspect gained entry into an apartment and took cash. There were no signs of forced entry.
On 10/25/10 at 12:10am on the 700 block of 6th Avenue a victim was getting ready to enter his home
when a suspect ran over from across the street. The suspect was holding a handgun and told the victim to give up his wallet and money. The suspect then put his hands in the victim’s front pants pocket and took out the victim’s cell phone and lighter. The victim then gave the suspect cash and the suspect fled to a vehicle that was parked down the street. The suspect was described as a male, 25-30 years of age wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. The victim was unable to provide a description of the vehicle.
On 10/25/10 at 6:35am an officer was flagged down on the 3500 block of Geary Boulevard . The officer was alerted to the front glass door of a business being smashed out. Other officers arrived and conducted a walk thru of the business, but the suspects had fled. The owner of the business arrived and told the officers that someone had gained access to the safe in the office and taken a large amount of cash.
On 10/25/10 at 9:25am on the 600 block of 41st Avenue a victim was on the upper level of his home when he heard a noise from downstairs. As he went to investigate he saw a suspect, who was holding a crow bar, standing in the living room. When the suspect saw the victim he ran out the front door. The suspect had made entry by prying open the rear door. The suspect was described as a male with long hair in a pony tail.
On 10/27/10 between 8:30am and 10:30pm on the 300 block of 12th Avenue a suspect gained entry into an apartment by kicking open the front door. The suspect took three laptops and a suitcase.
On 10/27/10 between 9:00am and 10:30pm on the 200 block of 27th Avenue a suspect gained entry into an apartment by prying open the front door. The suspect took a laptop, game system and cuff links.
“The suspect had a screwdriver in one hand and an Easter basket with 23 spray paint cans in the other.” I didn’t know the Easter Bunny worked as a contractor on his many days off.
I know, right? I also have to laugh at how ambitious a graffiti artist this guy was, lugging around 23 cans of paint. Hardly inconspicuous!
Calling a graffiti tagger an “artist” is like calling a rapper an “artist”.
So, basically I need to watch out for someone trying to a) break into my house to do graffiti b) break into my house to steal stuff or c) mug me as I entery my house. Be ever vigilant Richmond dwellers!!!