[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of December 10, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE
We have seen an increase in pick pocketing on the 38 Geary MUNI line in the last month. Pick pocketing occurs in crowded areas where distances between people are small. Thieves like busses, escalators and crowded stores. If you keep your handbag or backpack in front you will make a more risky target to a pick pocket. If you feel that someone is standing too close to you —they are. Protect you belongs and open the distance between you and the person. In the pick-pocket world the inside pocket of a sports coat is call the “safe”. That’s where you should keep your wallet and other valuables.
During the past week in the District there were 17 traffic accidents 7 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.
Due to the Christmas holiday we will not be having a community meeting this month. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2011.
NOTEWORTHY ARRESTS
On 12/07/10 at 2:50pm officers were called to the 3500 block of California St on a bank robbery that just occurred. The bank was reporting that the suspect approached a teller’s window and demanded that she put money in his bag. Officers were provided a description of the suspect and the direction of travel. Numerous officers responded to the area and the officers located the suspect on the 3500 block of Sacramento St . The cash from the bank was recovered in the suspects backpack. The 49 year old male was charged with robbery and burglary.
On 12/07 at 3:00pm, officers responded to the area of 8th and Fulton on a report of a male riding a stolen bicycle. The caller was reporting that on 12/04 her garage had been broken into and three bikes were taken. She had observed the suspect riding one of her bikes and watched him ride to the coffee shop at 8th and Fulton. Officers located the suspect inside and detained him. The victim identified her bike and attached child’s trailer. Officers also located two underwater cameras in the suspect’s backpack. The 42 year old male was charged with possession of stolen property.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
Between 12/03, 7pm and 12/04, 8am on the 700 block of 12th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a garage and took two bikes. There were no signs of forced entry.
Between 12/03, 9pm and 12/04, 9am on the 300 block of 20th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bike. The suspect left behind another bike. There were no signs of forced entry.
On 12/05 at 4:15pm on the 4400 block of California St, the victims entered their restaurant to prepare for the day. They noticed that the cylinder to their front door lock had been removed. As they entered the business they saw the suspect standing inside. The victim screamed and the suspect fled to the front door. The other victim who was still outside grabbed the suspect by his waist and during the struggle the victim pulled off the suspect’s jacket. The suspect then broke away and fled to an awaiting red SUV that was parked at the corner. The suspect was described as a male, 40-45 years of age with blond hair and a protruding stomach. There was no loss.
On 12/07 at 9:06pm, the victim was walking on Sacramento St towards Broderick. The suspect who was walking towards her suddenly pulled out a gun and demanded her phone and purse. The victim complied and the suspect ran to the corner and jumped into the passenger side of a gray, older model sedan. The suspect was described as a male, 19-20 years of age wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.