[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of May 17, 2013. To be added to the station's mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
There has been an increase in commercial burglaries in our district over the past week.

Yesterday, in the early morning hours, officers from Richmond Station arrested a commercial burglar who had gained entry into a restaurant. Please take extra care to lock doors and windows, set the alarm and make sure there is no cash or anything of value left for burglars to take. If you are not sure how to increase the security of your building please reach out to Project SAFE a local non-profit that partners with SFPD to conduct security assessments of you property. SAFE offers both commercial and residential security evaluations. Burglars are usually responsible for numerous burglaries and their arrest can greatly reduce the crime rate. Our local representative at SAFE is Morgan St. Clair. Morgan is a tremendous resource she can be reached at 415-553-1968.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 05/12/13 at 5:50am, officers were called to the 2600 block of Pine regarding an auto burglary in progress. The witness reported that he heard the sound of glass breaking and when he looked out his window, he saw the suspect getting in and out of a vehicle with the car alarm going off. The officers locate the suspect at the scene and detained him. He was in possession of two backpacks, one he was able to describe the contents of, and the other he had no answer. The officers located the owner of the vehicle that was broken into and he confirmed that the second backpack and its contents had been taken from his vehicle. The 50 year old male, who is on probation, was charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools and stolen property and a probation violation.

On 05/13/13 at 1am, officers patrolling the area of the 300 block of Parker Ave observed a male crouched down and hiding on the passenger side of a pickup truck. Officers stopped to speak to the male who was sweating profusely, shaking and out of breath. They also recognized the suspect from prior arrest and knew he was on probation for burglary. Officer located in his possession a glass smoking pipe and a plastic card that was bent. The bent card is used as a burglary tools to insider between a door frame. The suspect, a 35 year old male was charged with probation and narcotic violations as well as the burglary tool.

On 05/15/13 at 4:53am, officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress on the 2400 block of Clement St. The caller was reporting that he was hearing banging noises from inside a restaurant and could see someone walking around inside with a flashlight. Officers arrived and went to the front and rear of the building. Officers could see someone rummaging around the front desk and could also see the flashlight being shined around. The suspect suddenly stood up and was surprised to see the officers outside. The officers were able to enter and took him into custody. The owner of the business arrived and saw that several cabinets had been forced open as well as the cash register. The 53 year old suspect, who is on probation for burglary, and also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for burglary, was charged with this burglary and an attempted burglary to the business next door.

On 05/15/13 at 6:53pm, officers were called to a suspicious person on the 600 block of 3rd Ave. The caller was reporting that the male was sitting on a landing, rocking back and forth. The officers located the male and determined he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for burglary out of Sonoma County. The 32 year old male was booked on the warrant.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 05/12/13 at 5am, the victim was walking on Geary at 7th Ave, texting on his phone. The suspect walked up to him, pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim’s phone. The suspect fled east on Geary and could only be described as a black male in his 20’s. The victim reported the incident 6 hours later.

Between 05/12/13, 11pm and 05/13/13, 9:30am, on the 6900 block of Geary, the suspect attempted to gain entry into a business by removing the door handle, but was unsuccessful. The suspect then went to the business next door and forced open the door. The suspect took the cash register drawer only.

Between 05/13/13, 7:30pm and 05/14/13, 7am on the 4300 block of California a suspect smashed the glass on the front door of a business and took the cash register drawer and cash. During the same time frame another business on the block had its glass broken out but entry was not made.

On 05/14/13 between 8:30am and 11:45pm on the 700 block of 28th Ave, a suspect entered a residence by prying open the front gate and front door. The suspect took a laptop and cash.

On 05/14/13 at 4:53pm, on the unit block of Presidio Terrace, an employee of the home heard a noise coming from the back door. When she went to investigate she saw the suspect who had just entered the house. When she confronted him he took off running. He was described as a white male, 35-40yrs, wearing a blue baseball cap, grey t-shirt and light blue jeans.

Between 05/14/13, 9pm and 05/15/13, 7:30am on the 400 block of Clement St, a suspect entered a business by throwing a rock through the glass on the front door. The suspect took the cash box with cash.

On 05/15/13, between 7:15am and 6pm on the 100 block of Funston, a suspect entered a home by breaking a pane of glass on the front door. The suspect took jewelry and cash.

On 05/15/13 at 9:25pm, the victim was walking south on 25th Ave from Geary Bl. As she was mid-block she was grabbed from behind by the suspect by her shoulders. A second suspect came to the front of her and pointed a handgun at her. He demanded her purse and then punched her in the mouth. The first suspect grabbed her purse from her shoulder and ripped her bracelet from her wrist and they both fled north towards Geary Bl. The suspect who grabbed her was a black male in his 20’s wearing a black beanie, black jacket and blue jeans. The second was also a black male with a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of May 10, 2013. To be added to the station's mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
Officer Wilberg of Richmond Station did a fantastic job of blocking traffic off and preventing a tragedy at 2nd Avenue and Lake Street when a sink hole developed and opened a huge hole in the street. I received a call from the PUC complimenting his rapid response and attention to detail.

Special congratulations to Washington High School Eagles Baseball team coached by Officer Rob Fung of the SFPD. The Eagles played in the city championship way to go Eagles.

Those of you going out in the evening please lock and secure your belongings and don’t leave valuables in your car. We have seen an upswing in car break-ins along the Geary Blvd both on the street and in the parking lots.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 05/02/13 at 9:45am, an officer was patrolling the area of Golden Gate Park, near the west end, behind the soccer fields. He came upon a male sleeping in a tent and also noticed personal items strewn about, and fresh feces just outside the tent. The officer contacted the male and asked for identification. The male said he had none and provided a name. When questioned further, the male gave a second name and date of birth. The officer transported the male to the station to verify his true identity and once that was determined, the male had an outstanding warrant for burglary. The 47 year old male was booked on the warrant.

On 05/04/13 at 1:20am, the victims were on the 38 Geary Muni line, as was the suspect. The victims were laughing at the music the suspect was listening to and that they could hear. The victims got off the bus at 33rd Ave and Geary and the suspect followed. The victims and suspect crossed the street and the suspect came up to the first victim and said “What’s so funny?” He then hit him in the mouth with a metal sap, causing a tooth to break and a cut to his lip. The second victim tried to calm the suspect down and he was hit in the nose with the sap. The suspect, a 27 year old male was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon.

On 05/04/13 at 8:10am, officers were called to a report of a man with a knife in the area of 15th and Geary Blvd. Officers arrived on scene and detained the suspect who was in possession of 3 knives, 2 corkscrews, a box cutter and a pair of shears. The victim told the officers that he was inside a local business and the suspect entered. He was talking to himself and then approached two girls sitting at a table and called them names. The suspect then looked in the direction of the victim and said “I’ll knock you down.” The suspect turned away momentarily and when he turned back he had taken one of the knives out of a case, then put it back and told the victim he wanted the victim’s guitar. The victim picked up his purchase and left the business, calling 911. The 26 year old suspect was charged with attempted robbery, threats and brandishing a weapon.

On 05/04/13 at 9:35pm, an officer patrolling Golden Gate Park came across a male who was taking garbage from a can and creating a mess on the sidewalk. The officer stopped to talk to the male and when asked for his identification, the suspect showed him is County Jail ID bracelet which he was still wearing. The suspect was on probation and a search of his backpack revealed methamphetamine. The 21 year old male was charged with narcotic violations.

On 05/05/13 at 10:25pm, officers were called to 43rd and Fulton on a call of a male refusing to exit a MUNI bus. When the officers arrived, the suspect, who was the only one on the bus, had his head resting on his knees and his arms covering his face. The officers shook the male to wake him and the suspect said, “I’m fine, I am just meditating.” The officers informed him that he needed to exit the bus but he ignored them and tried to go back to sleep. The officers were able to get him into a standing position and removed him from the bus. The 22 year old male had a warrant for his arrest for aggravated assault and was charged accordingly.

On 05/08/13 at 5:40am, officers responded to a call of loud banging coming from a white vehicle parked on the 700 block of Parker. The callers thought that someone was in distress as they could see an occupant in the vehicle. When officers arrived they located two occupants in the car with the seats fully reclined. Neither of the occupants could answer the officers’ questions as to who the car belonged to. The original caller told the officers that the suspects had also been going back and forth to another vehicle parked in front. The officers located a third suspect in the second vehicle. When the officers took the first two out of the white vehicle, they saw that the steering wheel column was damaged and the ignition was punched. The officers located the owner of the white vehicle at his home nearby and he told them he did not know the suspects, nor was his vehicle damaged when he parked it earlier in the evening. Some of the victim’s property was also located in the second vehicle. The three suspects, 37, 38 and 41 year olds were charged with attempted auto theft, burglary and possession of burglary tools.

Between 05/05/13, 7pm and 05/06/13, 5:55am in the area of 45th Ave and Geary, a vehicle was broken into and several items were taken from the car. The victim was able to provided surveillance video of the incident. Several officers viewed the video and were able to identify the suspect. On 05/09/13 plainclothes officers were in the area of 47th Ave and Geary and located the suspect. Upon detaining and searching the male, they located methamphetamine in his pocket. The officers also conducted a probation search of his residence and located an additional quantity of methamphetamine and a spark plug chip attached to a black wire. Spark plug chips are commonly used by auto burglars to break out window of cars. The 46yr old male was charged with the auto burglary, possession of burglary tools, narcotic violations and probation violation.

On 05/09/13 at 10:10pm, the victim was on a 38 Geary MUNI line talking to himself. The suspect who was also on the bus began taunting the victim and mocking him. There was an exchange of words and the suspect hit the victim in the head with a skateboard. The victim, who had his keys in his hand hit back at the suspect in self defense. The suspect told the victim to get off the bus so they could “finish this” and when the bus stopped at 17th and Geary, the suspect exited and the victim stayed on. The suspect was located by the officers and the 22 year old male was charged with aggravated assault. The victim was transported to a local hospital for a laceration to his left eye.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 05/02/13 at 10:45pm, the victim was home, watching TV on the 2600 block of McAllister. He heard the sounds of garbage cans being moved and looked outside, but didn’t see anyone. He then heard the sounds of a door opening and when he looked outside, he saw the suspect wheeling his bike out of his cellar door. The victim ran out of the house and began to chase the suspect on foot. The suspect met up with another male on a skateboard and fled the area. The suspect who took the bike was a white male, 20-25 years with brown hair, long facial hair and was wearing a dirty brown coat. The male on the skateboard was also white, 20-25yrs, with long facial hair and dark jacket.

Between 05/04/13, 11pm and 05/05/13, 1pm on the unit block of Lupine, a suspect entered a multi-unit garage by unknown means. The suspect located a spare key for one of the vehicles and took jewelry and sunglasses from the car.

On 05/03/12, between 9:20am and 6pm on the 100 block of 20th Ave, a suspect entered an apartment whose door may have been left unlocked. The suspect took electronics, jewelry and camera equipment.

On 05/05/13 between 12pm and 10:30pm a suspect entered a garage on the 100 block of 14th Ave, possibly by hopping fences. The suspect took a bike.

On 05/05/13 at 4:10pm, the victim was waiting at a bus stop at 25th and Geary. He was holding his wallet in one hand and cell phone in the other. The suspect who was standing behind him, that the victim was aware of, came up and grabbed the phone from the victim’s hand and ran north on 26th Ave. The victim tried to chase him but was unable to keep up. The suspect was a black male, 15-18yrs, wearing a black beanie, red hooded sweatshirt and black jeans.

Between 05/05/13, 11:15pm and 05/06/13, 10:15am, the suspect broke out the glass on the front door of a restaurant on the 3400 block of Balboa. The suspect threw a rock through the glass door but appears there was no loss.

On 05/06/13 at 8:30am, an officer responded to a call of a burglary on the 800 block of Clement St. The glass on the front door had been smashed out. The officers searched the premise, but the suspect was gone. While the officer was waiting for the owner to arrive, a passerby told the officer that when he had gotten off of work at 4:00am, he was walking by the restaurant. He said he saw an Asian male, walking back out through the smashed out glass, and that the male was short enough that he barely had to duck beneath the push bar on the door. The loss was cash.

Between 05/06/13, 10pm and 05/07/13, 9:20am on the 4400 block of Balboa, a suspect pried open the front door to a business and took cash.

On 05/07/13, between 8:30am and 6:15pm on the 200 block of 25th Ave, the suspect entered a flat by breaking a pane of glass on the front door. The suspect took jewelry.

On 05/07/13 at 10:08am, the suspect entered a bank on the 3400 block of California and simulated that he was armed. The suspect demanded cash and the teller complied. The suspect fled out the rear door of the bank. He was a black male, 48-52 years, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, light colored t-shirt, black pants and sunglasses.

On 05/08/13 between 11:15am and 2pm on the 500 block of 12th Ave, a suspect entered a home by prying open the front door. The suspect took an iPad.

On 05/08/13 between 12:45pm and 1:45pm on the 600 block of 27th Ave, a suspect entered a home by breaking a pane of glass on the front door. The loss was cash, a cell phone and earrings.

On 05/08/13 at 1:30pm a family left their home on the 700 block of 36th Ave to go get lunch. The 91 year old grandma stayed behind. When the family came home at 2pm, they saw that the front door had been forced open. They got grandma out of the house and called 911. Officers did a walk-thru of the home and the suspects were gone. The grandmother told the police that she had exited her bedroom shortly before the family came home and she saw two males wearing dark clothing running out the front door. The suspects entered the home by prying open the front gate, then breaking a pane of glass on the front door. The loss was jewelry and video game consoles.

On 05/08/13 at 1:50pm, the victim had parked his vehicle on the 2800 block of Geary to run into his business. When he came back out moments later, he noticed the suspect in his car, rummaging through the front passenger area. The suspect exited with a box in his hand that contained a watch. The victim yelled that he was calling the police and the suspect yelled “Don’t” and slapped the victim in the face. The suspect dropped the box, which was now empty and fled south on Masonic. The suspect was a black male 30-35yrs wearing a black “FUBU 05” jacket with red lettering.

Between 05/08/13, 6pm and 05/09/13, 7:40am on the 800 block of 48th Ave, a suspect entered a multi-unit garage and took a bike. There were no signs of forced entry.

Sundays in GGP by Methanie Dempsay Binder | April 2013 | Copyright 2013

Happy Friday to all! We hope you’ve been out enjoying this incredible weather. Here are a few local links to kick off what we hope is a great weekend. – Sarah B.

• Everyone’s favorite elf/fairy door in the Golden Gate Park Concourse now has its own website at faerydoor.net. It’s run by the father and son duo who first installed the door. They’ve already responded to some of the fan mail that’s been left at the door. We were also told another door is in the works for the park – keep your eyes open out there!
• Need to relieve stress and decompress? Head over to the Richmond District Neighborhood Center on Saturday mornings for free yoga. Classes take place from 10–11:30am at the RDNC headquarters, 741 30th Ave.
• History buffs, this one is for you! Ever wondered why our streets are named the way they are? San Francisco native Noah Veltman created an interactive map that lets you find out the history behind our street names. For instance did you know Geary Boulevard was named for John W. GEary, first mayor of San Francisco, elected in 1850?
• Canine wishes: Blog reader Henry P. sent us this earlier in the week – “I would like to ask your permission to post a message of sincere gratitude to our Richmond district neighbors who helped our rescued and much-loved family dog, Mosby, as it passed away on Geary and 25th, due to a traffic accident. I really would like to convey our thanks to the kindness of strangers, despite our pain.” R.I.P Mosby
• We’re hearing about two business closures in the neighborhood. Fredy’s Deli on La Playa out by the beach has been closed for over two months, despite a sign saying that they would reopen last month. Readers tell us they heard the owner, Fredy, is ill. Let’s hope he gets well soon and reopens – folks miss his little deli! We also got word from reader Derek that the Java Source Coffee House on Clement near 5th is either closed for good or remodeling. That place has always been a bit of a mystery to us…
• One gun leads to another… SFAppeal reported this week on an arrest in Foster City that led police to an extensive weapons stash in the Richmond District. “A subsequent search of a San Francisco residence in the 3000 block of Cabrillo Street yielded two more assault rifles, one rifle, one shotgun, 12 revolvers and semi-automatic handguns of various calibers, and approximately 10,000 rounds of ammunition.”
• The Examiner stopped by Trad’r Sams on Geary to interview bartender Fred Sor about their drinks, patrons and Asian movie nights. “Q: Do you get any “crusty, old salt”-type characters? A: Well we usually open by noon, so yeah, some of those.”

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of May 3, 2013. To be added to the station's mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
The warm weather is here and so are many visitors. We will have electronic signs posted to warn visitors to remove their valuables from their cars to prevent vehicle break-ins. Please take the time this week to check your own vehicle and be sure that you have both a front and a rear license plate. We have seen a rise in stolen license plate reports. Criminals steal license plates and put them on their cars to commit crimes and avoid detection.

On Saturday, May 4, National Brain Tumor Society will host the annual Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk at Golden Gate Park’s Hellman Hollow in San Francisco. The event provides the brain tumor community of the entire Bay Area, including patients, survivors, families, friends, and caregivers, the opportunity to unite and take action against this deadly disease. The inspirational walk and community day is family friendly and will feature a scenic 5K walk (wheelchair and stroller accessible), kids activities, food, and awards. Registration begins at 9:00 AM, with programs and activities running from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 04/29/13 at 12:07am, an officer was patrolling the area of Conservatory Drive and JFK and observed a male in the trees. The officer stopped and spoke with the male and determined that he had 30 traffic warrants for his arrest. The 29 year old male was also in possession of methamphetamine. The male was charged accordingly.

On 05/01/13 at 5:30pm, plainclothes officers were in the area of Middle Drive West and Overlook Dr, inside Golden Gate Park. They observed a female looking into the passenger side window of a parked vehicle. The officers spoke with the woman to determine if she was the owner. She told the officers that she and her boyfriend had just purchased the vehicle, however they had gotten into a fight and he left with the keys. She told the officers, she was just “tweaking” and waiting for her boyfriend to return. Officers noticed several bags on the ground next to her as well as orange hypodermic needle caps. She was asked if she had any illegal contraband and told the officers she had some “paraphernalia” in the bag. Officers located methamphetamine and heroin in the bags. The 25 year old female was charged with narcotic violations.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 04/26/13 at 2:50pm, a male entered a business on the 3500 block of California St via the employee entrance. He went to the employee locker room and removed a purse and cell phone.

On 04/27/13 at 1:30am, a male was assaulted by three unknown male at 11th and Geary. The victim suffered a head injury and did not remember the incident. The suspects were only described as two white males and one female.

On 04/27/13 at 5am, on the 400 block of 2nd Ave, a male who lives on the third floor of an apartment building heard loud creaking of the floor outside in the hallway. He looked out his peephole and when he saw nothing he opened the door and noticed his bike missing from the hallway. He looked down the stairwell and saw the back of a suspect wheeling his bike towards the front door. The victim ran down the stairs, but the suspect was already fleeing south on 2nd Ave and the victim couldn’t catch up to him. The suspect was described as a male, 30-35yrs, wearing a dark colored hat, black jacket and dark jeans. There were no signs of forced entry into the apartment building.

Between 04/28/13, 11pm and 04/30/13, 8:30am on the 300 block of Euclid, a suspect took four bikes from a multi-unit garage. There were no signs of forced entry.

On 04/29/13 at 11:30am, the victim was on a 38 Geary MUNI bus, outbound, sitting near the rear exit door. When the bus stopped at 32nd and Geary, the suspect grabbed the phone from her lap and ran out the door. The victim and another passenger attempted to chase after the suspect but were unsuccessful. The suspect was described as a black male, 16-25yrs, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Between 04/29/13, 8pm and 04/30/13, 8:20am on the 200 block of 12th Ave, a bike was taken from the lobby of an apartment building. There were no signs of forced entry.

On 04/30/13 at 2:20pm, the victim was walking west on the 2600 block of Bush St. talking on her cell phone. The suspect came from behind her and grabbed her phone and ran east on Bush, south on Divisadero, then west on Sutter St, with the victim giving chase. She finally lost him near Sutter and Broderick. The suspect was described as a black male, 23yrs, 5’3”, 140 lbs.

On 05/01/13 at 7:10pm, the victim called and stated he had been robbed at gunpoint at California and Baker Sts. He said that while he was in a car taking with a friend, two masked males approached the vehicle and demanded his money. He told the officers that they had taken $800 which he had just taken out from an ATM. When asked where the car had been parked so the officers could look for video, the victim changed the location. When asked about the whereabouts of the bank so they could determine if he may have been followed and get an exact time, the victim changed the amount being taken from $800 to $200. When asked why he originally said $800, the victim got mad and left.

On 05/01/13 at 11:45pm, a known male suspect fired a shot into an apartment through a bathroom window on the 2500 block of Sutter. The suspect was apparently mad, because the resident would not return a bag to him. No one was injured. The male was described as a black male, 20-25yrs. The victim does not know where the suspect lives, nor could they give a full name.

On 05/02/13 at 1:30am, on the 2600 block of Sacramento St, the victim could hear the sound of someone “tip-toeing” through the house. She opened the bedroom door and when she walked out, she saw the two suspects in the hallway. When the victim screamed, both males ran out of the house and west bound on Sacramento St. The suspect had removed a screen from a window to gain access. There appears to be no loss. They were described as black males, 16-18yrs; one wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt, the second was in all black clothing.

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
This morning officers from Richmond Station participated in Bike to School Day with 2 of our local elementary schools. Over 50 children and their families took part in this great event with our officers lending a hand. Last week I was fortunate enough to read poetry with students from Argonne Elementary School as part of Poem in my pocket. Working with youth is one of the best parts of being a police officer.

Today recruit officers will start their careers off by embracing community policing and interacting with Richmond District Youth at the YMCA’s program at William Cobb Elementary. Leading the way in youth engagement is Richmond Station’s Lieutenant Frank Lee who has mentored, coached and been a role model to adolescent boys in San Francisco for the past 31 years. Frank has coached football with hundreds of kids in San Francisco. Our thanks go out to Frank for his commitment and years of service to the children of San Francisco. Franks smile lights up the room when he runs into one of the many kids he has helped over the years.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 04/18/13 at 9:45am, SFPD Mounted Units were in the area of Hellman Hollow and came across a large encampment. They detained 5 subjects who were staying there in tents and under tarps. The officers located numerous bike frames, bike parts and tools. A check of the serial numbers to determine if the bikes were listed a stolen came back negative. The 5 were charged with camping in the park and escorted out. The encampment was cleared out and the bike frames were booked as found property.

On 04/23/13 at 2:52pm, officers were called to the area of 28th and Clement on a report of a victim chasing a suspect he had found in his vehicle. A description of the suspect was broadcast and the officers located the suspect at 25th and Anza St. The victim, who was doing construction nearby had left his vehicle unlocked and when one of his employees went to put some tools in the car, he found the suspect sitting inside. There appeared to be no loss, however the suspect was on probation and was charged with a probation violation.

On 04/25/13 at 11:20am, officers were called to the area of 28th and Geary on a report of a drunk driver. The caller had reported that the driver was entered the intersection passed out with his head resting on the steering wheel and then collided with a parking meter. The caller provided 911 with a vehicle description, partial license plate and description of driver. The caller then reported that the driver was attempting to flee but was stuck on the parking meter. The suspect was eventually able to free his truck and fled south on 28th Ave towards Anza. Officers searched the area and additional calls came in about the vehicle being parked on the Great Highway with the driver passed out at the wheel and his head resting on the horn. Officers detained the male who did not remember being in an accident. When asked how much he had had to drink, the driver replied, “too much.” The 40 year old male was charged with driving under the influence and hit and run.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
Between 04/18/13, 4:30pm and 04/19/13, 1pm on the 3500 block of Jackson, a suspect broke out the glass on the front door of a residence and took jewelry.

On 04/19/13 at 11:59pm, officers went to a call of an alarm on the 5400 block of Geary. When they arrived they saw that the glass on the front door had been smashed out and conducted a walk-thru of the business but the suspect had fled. While waiting for the owner to respond the officers were approached by a witness who told them they heard the alarm and then saw a black male exit the business through the smashed door carrying a duffle bag. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. The loss was cash.

On 04/20/13 at 3:15am on the 1700 block of Lyon a resident awoke to the sound of his dog growling at the bedroom door. Suddenly the door to the bedroom opened and the suspect poked his head in. The victim shouted at the suspect to get out and the suspect fled the residence. The door to a roommate’s bedroom was now open but as the roommate was not home at the time; it is unknown what might have been taken. The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25yrs wearing a brown baseball cap with a flat bill and a dark hooded sweatshirt. There were no signs of forced entry and the front door may have been left unlocked.

Between 04/20/13, 10pm and 04/21/13, 6:30am on the 600 block of Clement St, a suspect entered a business by smashing out the glass in the front door with a brick. The suspect took cash.

On 04/22/13 at 12am, the victim was walking west on Clement St at Park Presidio Bl. She noticed the suspect standing at the corner and as she got closer he approached her with what appeared to be a switch blade knife in his hand and blocked her path. The victim began to back pedal and the suspect put the knife away and put his hands in his front pouch of his sweatshirt and told her he had a gun. She continued to walk backwards and went into the middle of the street and suddenly turned around and walked away, north on Funston. A motorist then drove by and the victim knocked on the window for help and said she was being robbed. The motorist continued but then made a u-turn and came back. She then said the suspect appeared to be gone and made her way home. The suspect was described as a mixed race, 30-35 yrs, 6’3”, with a full beard, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

On 04/22/13 at 1:05am, the victim was walking north on the 500 block of 3rd Ave with his head down. He then saw the suspect standing on the sidewalk and then pull out a “big gun” and demanded money. The victim said he “was broke” and ran away. The suspect was described as a black male, 25-30yrs, wearing a white knit ski cap with ear flaps, white sweater and black track pants with white stripes.

On 04/22/13 at 8am, on the 500 block of 46th Ave, the victim left his residence to drive his wife to work. Shortly after he left, his daughter heard the doorbell ring, however she did not answer. At this point she heard loud banging on the door and ran down to lock the deadbolt. The suspect never entered and when the father came home he saw the damage to the front door.

On 04/22/13 at 8:10am on the 500 block of 47th Ave, the victims were home when they heard the sounds of the alarm beeping as it someone had entered the home. Believing it was the housekeeper the owner didn’t check until the alarm continued after a long period of time and had not reset. When he got downstairs he saw that his front door and front gate had been forced open. The bedrooms adjacent to the front door appeared to have been ransacked. Video from the area recorded the 3 suspects, one of whom can be seen forcing open the gate with another acting as a look out. A short time later, two suspects flee the home and go south on 47th Ave and the lookout went west on Geary Bl. A witness approached the officer and said that she had seen these males acting suspiciously on the 500 block of 46th Ave (above incident) just prior to this call. The suspects were all black males, 20-25yrs wearing dark clothing. One of the suspects was noticeably heavier than the other two.

On 04/22/13 at 4:15pm, a witness observed the suspect get off of a 31 Balboa MUNI bus at Balboa and 12th Ave. She observed the suspect walk past an open garage door on the 1000 block of Balboa, then turn around and enter the garage. The suspect then rode out of the garage on a red bicycle and go north towards Anza St. The owner of the home said the garage door had only been open for a couple of minutes. The suspect was black male, 30-35yrs, wearing a black jacket with red detail around the neck area.

On 04/23/13 at 2am, a resident of an apartment building heard the front door slam and went to check on the noise. He discovered his bike was now missing from the garage. The suspect may have gained access to the building via a fire escape.

On 04/24/13 at 12:35am, the victim exited a 38 Geary MUNI bus at 9th and Geary. The suspects, who were also on the bus exited and followed the victim as he walked west on Geary. The first suspect came from behind and pushed him on the ground and when the victim got up, the second suspect pushed him back down. They began kicking and punching his back and leg area and the first suspect took the victim’s backpack off of his shoulder. At some point the victim’s cell phone fell out of his pocket and the second suspect picked it up and they all fled south on 10th Ave. The suspects were 3 black males, all 6’4”, wearing dark clothing.

On 04/24/13 at 4:40pm, the victim drove the area of Walnut and California St, to sell some jewelry he had posted on Craigslist. The suspect was waiting for him when he arrived and asked where the jewelry was. The victim then asked where the money was. The suspect told him that he needed to go to the bank and got into the victim’s vehicle. The suspect asked to see the jewelry and at this point the second suspect arrived and the first suspect told the victim that this was his brother. When the second suspect arrived, he stood on the driver’s side of the car, which was a convertible, and pointed a gun at the back of the victims head. The victim immediately handed over the jewelry to the second suspect who then told the first suspect to get out of the car. The victim then accelerated with the suspect still in the passenger seat, traveled half a block, and then the suspect opened the door and rolled out of the vehicle. Both suspects fled west on California St. The first suspect was described as an Asian male in his 20’s, wearing a plaid shirt and blue jeans. The second was a white male, 26-30yrs, wearing a black sweatshirt and dark jeans.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of April 19, 2013. To be added to the station's mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the City of Boston. In light of the attack on the Boston Marathon I would like to remind all of you of the nationwide “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign. This is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities. The campaign was originally used by New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) after September 11th. Please copy and open the attached link to view the campaign and remember, we are all in this together. Homeland Security means home town security. If you see something, say something.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 04/12/13 at 11:30am, officers responded to a call of a traffic accident at JFK Drive near 30th Ave. The vehicle was traveling east on JFK Drive, crossed over the center line and hit a parked car. A witness on scene had approached the driver to check on his well being and saw that he was intoxicated. The witness took the keys from the ignition to prevent him from driving off. The officers asked how many drinks had he had and he replied, “zero to none.” The 52 year old male was charged with driving under the influence.

On 04/13/13 at 3:35am, a vehicle was traveling west on Clay St approaching Locust. The driver hit a parked vehicle which caused her vehicle to roll-over and land on its right side. The driver, a 29 year old female, was charged with driving under the influence.

On 04/16/13 at 12:30am, officers conducted a traffic stop at Divisadero and Geary. The driver said he had no identification and provided the officers a name. The officers ran the name and found that the driver’s license was suspended. This person also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Upon detaining the male, he told the officers that he had lied and given them his brother’s name. He had a warrant for a parole violation and did not want his friend to know. The 38 year old male was charged accordingly.

On 04/17/13 at 11:30pm, officers responded to a business at 10th and Geary on a report of a male employee on the premise with a handgun. Other employees were fearful and had made their way to another part of the building. When the officers arrived they located the employee and the gun which was on a table next to the employee. The gun was currently unloaded. The officers detained the male and ran the serial number for the gun. They responded to the registered owner’s home and he was unaware that the firearm was missing and didn’t know the suspect that was being detained. The 34 year old male was charged with possession of stolen property.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 04/10/13 at 5:10pm, the victim was walking on Balboa near 7th Ave, talking on her cell phone. The suspect came from behind her, grabbed her phone and fled in an unknown direction. He was described as a Hispanic male, 25yrs, wearing a black hat, white shirt and black pants. The victim reported this incident 5 days later.

Between 04/12/13 and 04/15/13, an unknown suspect took copper drain pipes off of a school on the 400 block of 9th Ave.

Between 04/12/13, 5pm and 04/15/13, 8am on the 1600 block of Divisadero, a suspect entered a medical office by prying the door. The suspect took two laptops and a flat screen TV. It is unknown how the suspect entered the main building.

On 04/13/13 at 2pm, the suspect entered a shop on the 3600 block of Sacramento St and took a pair of earrings and ran out of the store. The suspect was described as a white female, 22-29 years, wearing a pink top and blue skirt.

On 04/14/13, between 12am and 10am on the 5900 block of Geary, a suspect broke out a glass door of a business and entered the premise. There appears to be no loss at this time. The owner of the business who lives upstairs had heard a noise that sounded like someone running through the business at 2:15am, but thought nothing of it until she saw the broken glass.

Between 04/14/13, 10:30pm and 04/15/13, 10:20am on the 700 block of Clement St, a suspect entered a restaurant by removing the louver windows above the front door. The suspect took cash from the register.

On 04/14/13 at 9:45pm on the 1500 block of Broderick, the victim was sitting on a step when the suspect approached and shot him once in the chest. The victim made his way to a nearby apartment where he sought help. The victim was uncooperative as were the witnesses that were in the area. The victim, a 47 year old male was transported to a local hospital.

Between 04/14/13, 11pm and 04/15/13, 6:15pm on the 100 block of Wood St, a suspect entered a garage and broke into a vehicle parked inside. The suspect took the car stereo.

On 04/16/13 at 4:45am, on the 2900 block of Washington, the victims awoke to sounds of the hardwood floor creaking outside their bedroom. They got up and checked the home and found the front door ajar. The wife’s purse was missing from a chair and the husband’s cell phone had been taken from the office. The victim then went outside and located his wife’s purse, missing a checkbook on the 2800 block of Washington. There were no signs of forced entry.

Between 04/16/13, 4pm and 04/17/13, 11am on the 100 block of 2nd Ave, a suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and took the garage door remote. The suspect then entered the garage and rummaged around, but it appears that nothing was taken.

On 04/16/13 at 8pm, the victim was on a 38 Geary MUNI bus, sitting just behind the rear door when it stopped at 3rd and Geary. The suspect boarded the bus through the rear door and grabbed the victim’s cell phone and ran north on 3rd Ave to east on Clement. The suspect was a black male, 18-21 years, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a black backpack.

On 04/17/13 at 12:05am, a patrol Sergeant heard the alarm going off at a business on the 6000 block of Geary. He saw that a brick had been thrown through the glass door and found the register on the floor. The cash from the register had been taken.

On 04/18/13 at 2am, the victim was awoken to the sound of his dog growling and suddenly run into the living room. The victim retrieved his dog and went back to bed. The dog then began to bark again and the victim thought one of his roommates had gotten up and he went into the living room again. This time he saw the suspect standing there carrying a duffle bag. The victim said “What are you doing” and the suspect mumbled a response and fled out the front door. The victim saw that some of the wiring from the entertainment center had been disconnected but nothing appeared to have been taken. The suspect was described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark sweatpants and carrying a black duffle bag.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of April 12, 2013. To be added to the station's mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
There has been an up-tick in burglaries, both garage and residential. Please make sure to lock your homes and alert neighbors if you will be away on vacation. It is best to keep your homes well lit and free of shrubbery that prevents neighbors and police from a clear view of your home. If you see a suspicious person or someone that you don’t know exiting a home or garage carrying property please take note of the person’s physical description and notify us immediately. Many of the garage burglaries are in multi-unit buildings so please communicate with your fellow tenants to ensure the garage doors are secured every day. Please make sure to report these crimes as one of the tactics we use is to review crime profiles and dedicate resources using that data.

Mark your calendars for Queen’s Day, April 27, 2013, a Dutch Holiday amidst the tulips at Murphy’s Windmill in Golden Gate Park. Enjoy the spring weather and this lovely cultural event in our very own backyard with food and music. The event will be from 11am to 5pm.

A gentle reminder to all, April is Distracted Drivers Month and Richmond Station officers have been enforcing violations and will continue to do so.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 04/10/13 at 8am, an officer was driving by the grocery store on the 700 block of 7th Ave, when he saw an employee arguing with a male out in front. The employee flagged down the officer and informed him that the male had been escorted out of the store at 3:15am because he was drunk and belligerent. He had just returned and stole a bottle of vodka. The employee was able to recover the bottle and was attempting to escort the suspect off the premise when he started to argue. The officer ran the suspect in the computer and discovered he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a parole violation. The 49 year old male was charged with the warrant.

On 04/10/13 at 6:50pm, the victim looked out the front window of her home and saw the suspect sitting inside. She opened her door and yelled at the suspect who fled the vehicle. Her husband followed the suspect while the wife called 911. The husband then contacted his wife and was providing her with the updates of the suspect’s location. Officers found the husband and suspect on the 100 block of Commonwealth. The suspect, a 30 year old male, who had numerous prior arrests for burglary and was currently on probation, was charged with this burglary as well.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 04/06/13 at 9:15pm, officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Post and Broderick Sts. The area was searched for victims to no avail. Officers did locate three vehicles that were damaged by gunfire.

Between 04/03/13, 3pm and 04/05/13, 10am on the 500 block of 26th Ave, a suspect entered a garage of an apartment building and took 2 bicycles. There were no signs of forced entry.

Between 04/03/13, 11:30pm and 04/05/13, 10am on the 2400 block of Post St a suspect entered an apartment and took a violin and TV. It is unknown how entry was made.

Between 04/03/13, 6pm and 04/08/13, 8am on the 1300 block of Lake St, a suspect gained entry into a garage by forcing open the tradesman door. The suspect took a motorcycle jacket and a bike.

On 04/05/13 at 7:15am, on the 5400 block of Fulton, the victim had mounted her bike on her bike rack on the roof of her car. She went back to her home and returned a few minutes later. As she exited her apartment building she saw a silver vehicle double parked next to hers and her bike sticking out of the trunk of the silver vehicle. As the vehicle took off, she ran into the street and began yelling. A passerby saw this and followed the vehicle, calling 911 and provided the license plate. The passerby lost sight of the car. A short time later, an elderly man came wheeling her bike back towards her and told her he found it in the intersection of 31st and Cabrillo. The bike apparently fell out of the trunk as the suspect’s vehicle fled. The license plate on the suspect’s car turned out to be stolen off of another vehicle.

On 04/05/13, between 1pm and 4pm on the 700 block of 9th Ave, a suspect took a bike from a garage. There were no signs of forced entry.

Between 04/05/13, 8am and 04/06/13, 10am on the unit block of 6th Ave, a suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and took the garage remote from inside. The suspect used the remote to get into the garage where they took a bike.

On 04/05/13 at 8:10pm, the victim, 13 yrs old had just got of a MUNI bus on Divisadero and California with two of his friends. The two suspects who were also on the bus, exited as well. The victim’s two friends had skated a distance away and the two suspects approached him. The first suspect touched the victim’s phone which he had been holding in his hand while the second looked across the street where the victim’s friends were. Suddenly the second suspect grabbed him in a bear hug and threw him to the ground. The first suspect then grabbed his phone and the two fled east on Sacramento. The suspects were described as black males, 14-15 yrs, one wearing a gray Northface jacket with “Northface” in red writing and black sweatpants. The second was wearing a black Northface jacket with white writing.

Between 04/05/13, 9pm and 04/06/13, 12pm on the 1300 block of Baker, a suspect entered a multi-unit garage and broke into a vehicle parked inside. The suspect took a laptop and cash. There was no sign of forced entry.

On 04/05/13 at 9:10pm, officers responded to an alarm call on the 200 block of Locust. A neighbor who had a key was also present as the owner was out of town. Officers discovered that a suspect entered the back yard through a side gate and threw a patio chair through the rear glass door. Officers conducted a walk thru of the premise for any suspects to no avail. It appears that the suspect did not make entry and fled when the alarm sounded.

Between 04/06/13, 9:30pm and 04/07/13. 12:30pm, on the 300 block of 2nd Ave, a suspect entered a garage by unknown means. The victim’ s vehicle which was parked inside and unlocked was entered by the suspect who took golf clubs, ear pieces for cell phones and the vehicle registration.

On 04/07/13, between 1:30am and 11am on the 1100 block of Clement, a suspect entered a business by prying open the front door. The suspect took cash, a DVD player and a Mr. Coffee machine.

Between 04/07/13, 4:30pm and 04/08/13, 7:30am a suspect entered a garage through an unlocked door. The suspect took two bikes and cash. This occurred on the 600 block of Euclid.

Between 04/07/13, 8pm and 04/08/13, 6:30am on the 800 block of Lake St, a suspect entered a garage and took two bikes. There were no signs of forced entry.

On 04/09/13 between 9:30am and 5:30pm on the 6900 block of Geary, a suspect entered an apartment by prying open the front door. The suspect took two laptops and cash.

Between 04/10/13, 4pm and 04/11/13, 2:30am on the 500 block of 24th Ave, a suspect was able to gain access to a yard and broke the window on a lower level. The suspect entered and on that level is the garage a large storage area. It is unknown at this time what the loss is. The victim was at home during this time but did not hear anything.

On 04/10/13, between 5pm and 9:40pm on the 400 block of 22nd Ave, a suspect gained access into a residence by smashing the rear kitchen window. The suspect took 3 laptops.

On 04/11/13 at 4:15am, the victim was standing in front of his home on the 1500 block of Baker waiting for his cab. He first noticed the suspects as they walked north on Sutter with flashlights in their hands, looking into parked vehicles. As they passed the victim one of them said “What’s up” and the victim replied, “Hello.” They immediately turned around and one of the suspects pointed a handgun at him and said, “We are up to no good, times are tough, give me your phone and bag.” The victim complied and the suspects fled north on Sutter. The suspect with the handgun was an unknown race male, 20-25 years, wearing a dark hat, dark scarf and jeans. The second was a white male, 20-25yrs wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with white lettering on it.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of April 5, 2013. To be added to the station's mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]

CAPTAIN SHARON FERRIGNO’S MESSAGE
This Saturday Argonne School will be hosting a community painting party for the new Argonne

School Mural from 11am to 4 pm. The mural theme is “Connecting the Richmond’s Past to Its Present.” The images were inspired by drawings by Argonne third graders, representing what is important to their neighborhood and schools, as well as San Francisco history. “A mural celebrating the Richmond’s evolution from sand dunes during the era of the Ohlone to a thriving, multicultural community. I have fond memories of my own grandparents and Mom and Dad sharing stories about how this area was all sand dunes. What a great way to join your neighbors and meet new friends, while enhancing our local schools and neighborhood. Officers from Richmond Station will be on hand with stickers and a friendly smile to welcome this terrific neighborhood effort.

City Attorney Dennis Herrera has launched at new smart phone app that offers San Francisco residents a way to report and track non-emergency code enforcement and nuisance issues. “UP2CODE” was developed to interact with SF311. Please visit http://www.UP2CODE.org.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6pm. It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6th Ave. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 03/31/13 at 8:50pm, officers were called to the Japanese Tea Garden on a report of a trespasser. A Golden Gate Park Ranger was conducting a walkthrough of the garden which was closed for the day when he found a male inside who said he had climbed a fence to get in. When the Park Ranger asked him for ID, the male opened his backpack which contained a large amount of marijuana. Further investigation by the officers revealed hashish and LSD contained in the pack. The 43 year old male was charged with narcotic violations.

On 04/01/13 at 6:10pm, officers were called to a bar at 11th and Geary on a report of a physical altercation. The bartender met the officers outside and told them that there was a couple inside that were belligerent, fighting with other patrons and had refused to leave the bar, even after being asked several times. When the officers entered they could see the male yelling at another customer and when the officers asked him to leave, he refused. The customer that the male suspect was yelling at informed the officers that he had been bitten in the arm by the female suspect. The male suspect then lunged at the customer. The officers had to physically restrain the male and began to escort him to the door. The female suspect then grabbed onto the back male suspect’s shirt and tried to pull him back into the bar. She was given several orders to let go and she refused. The officers were able separate her from the male and both were taken into custody after physically resisting the officers. The bartender told the officers that she had initially asked them to leave after the male had gotten verbally abusive and “into the face” of another customer, a 70yr old woman. The two suspects, 29 and 30yrs, were charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest.

On 04/02/13 at 9:10am, officers responded to a call of a “crazy person” who was on a lower level of a parking garage on the 3200 block of California St. When the first officer arrived, he saw the suspect in the garage, and another male was also pointing out the suspect to the officer. When the officer approached the suspect he told the officer “I feel much better down here, the cement walls make me feel safe.” The male suspect was detained and the officer spoke with the original caller who stated he observed the male near the elevator doors, when the doors opened into the garage, a female attempted to exit, but the suspect jumped in front of her. She was able to get around him, get to her car and leave. The officer searched the male and found a baggie of white powder which the suspect informed him was called “the powder of death.” The suspect, a 39yr old male was charged with narcotic violations.

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
Between 03/28/13, 6pm and 03/29/13, 7am on the 4800 block of Geary, a suspect entered a construction site and took tools and did graffiti on walls and pillars within the site.

Between 03/28/13, 8pm and 03/29/13, 8am, a homeowner forgot to close his garage door. A suspect entered and opened the door to his unlocked vehicle and took a GPS. This occurred on the 2100 block of Baker St.

Between 03/29/13, 4pm and 03/31/13, 8:15pm on the 200 block of 20th Ave, a suspect entered a home by kicking in a small panel on the front door. The suspect then took two laptops and jewelry.

Between 03/29/13, 9pm and 03/30/13, 8:30am on the 1700 block of Pierce, a suspect entered a flat via a rear door which may have not been properly locked. The suspect took a 50” flat screen TV, 42” flat screen TV, a game system and two laptops.

On 03/30/13 at 8:35am, the victims were unloading their car and left a backpack containing two laptops at their front door. They came back outside 5 minutes later and someone had taken the backpack, laptops, and two packages left by Fed-Ex.

On 03/30/13 at 4:40pm, the victim was standing on the corner of California and Pierce St with her phone in her hand. She heard voices behind her and suddenly the phone was ripped from her hand. The victim described the suspect as a Filipino male, 15-17years, wearing dark jeans and a zip-up jacket with a red baseball cap. When he fled, 3 other males went with him; all described as Filipino male juveniles. A witness told the officers that he saw the suspects whom he described as black male juveniles, one wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. An additional party said there were two black males and two white males.

Between 03/30/13, 11:30pm and 03/31/13, 12pm on the 100 block of 3rd Ave, a suspect entered a garage and took two bikes and two backpacks. They homeowner may have not shut the door.

On 03/31/13, between 12am and 12pm on the 3800 block of Geary, a suspect smashed out the glass on the front door of a business and took a cash register and cash.

On 03/31/13 at 3:20am, the victim was walking east on Geary at Funston. The suspect ran up on her left side and took her clutch purse she had tucked under her armpit. Her purse contained her phone, ID and cash. The suspect was described as a white male, 25yrs. The victim had no further information to provide.

On 03/31/13 at 7am, an officer responded to the 1000 block of Clement on a report of a window smash at a business. The caller had been walking by and saw this. While the officer was on scene, the owner who lives upstairs came out when he saw the patrol car. He told the officer that at 6:51am he heard a loud smash but thought nothing of it. The suspect did enter and take the cash drawer and cash.

On 03/31/13 at 5pm, the victim was walking on Fulton at Arguello. She had her cell phone in her hand when suddenly the suspect ran by and snatched it from her hand. She described him as a Hispanic male, 16-17yrs, wearing a SF Giants jacket and baseball cap. The suspect fled east on Fulton to north on Willard North.

On 03/31/13, between 6pm and 6:30pm on the 2600 block of Sutter, a woman and her child were on the lower level of the home, and the husband was out in front cleaning the car. During that time the suspect entered the upper level of the home and took a duffle bag containing clothing and toiletries from the living room floor.

On 04/01/13 at 5:45am, on the 700 block of 35th Ave, two suspects forced open a gate to an apartment building and took a bike from the garage. One of the tenants in the building had heard a noise and looked out his peeph
ole and saw two male, however he thought it was the other tenant and a friend. This person also saw the suspects leave with the victims bike and again thought it was his neighbor and it wasn’t until he spoke with the victim later did he realize the bike had been stolen. The suspects were described as two Asian males in their 20’s, one wearing a red and black nylon jacket, the other wearing a dark hoodie.

On 04/03/13, between 11:15am and 4:40pm on the 2700 block of Jackson, a suspect entered a home by breaking the glass on the front door. The suspect took jewelry. The home does have an alarm system, however it was not armed.