[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of December 17, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.]
CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE
In connection with our “Operation Safe Abode” program, for the last few weeks we have been focusing uniform and plain clothes resources in an area of the outer Richmond in response to an uptick in residential burglaries. Patrol officers have also been distributing literature and advising residents in the area to be vigilant for suspicious activity. On December 9, 2010 officers from Taraval Station had occasion to arrest an individual in connection with a burglary in their district. That subject was similar in description to an individual that had committed at least one burglary on 23rd Avenue in the Richmond. I am delighted to tell that plain clothes officers from our 35 car team gathered evidence that connected the Taraval’s burglar to our burglary. The suspect is in jail now charged with two counts of burglary. The Richmond Station officers and investigators will be searching for evidence that connects the suspect with other recent burglaries in the Richmond .
During the past week in the District there were 22 traffic accidents 7 involving injuries. There was 1 citation issued for driving without a license or driving on a suspended license. There were 3 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 12/10/10 at 2:05pm a caller reported that she had observed a male in front of the store at 850 LaPlaya that was wanted in connection of a homicide and kidnapping in Virginia. The caller was said that the 12 year old kidnap victim was with this male. Officers responded to the scene and upon verifying identification determined that the individuals were indeed the suspect and victim from Virginia . The male was taken into custody and the 12 year old girl was placed into protective custody after being medically cleared. More on this story
On 12/11/10 at 7:00pm officers were called to the area of 28th Avenue and Geary on a report of a male with a handgun. The caller stated that the suspect had pointed the gun at him and was still in the area. Officers located the suspect on the 500 block of 28th Avenue. Officers located a 22 caliber handgun in the suspects pant pocket. The 35 year old male was charged with being in possession of a loaded firearm.
NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
On 12/11/10 at 9:50pm a victim was walking in the area of 5th Avenue and Cornwall . The suspect got out of a double parked car and asked the victim if he could call a tow truck for him. The suspect handed the victim a piece of paper with a phone number on it which the victim dialed. The victim handed the suspect his cell phone, who then got back into his vehicle, locked the doors and drove away. The suspect was described as a male 20-25 years of age, wearing a blue jacket, blue stocking cap, driving a blue sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry.
Between 12/12/10 at 12:00pm and 12/13/10 on the 200 block of Collins, a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bicycle. The suspect left behind another damaged bike. There were no signs of forced entry.
Between 12/13/10 at 7:30pm and 12/15/10 at 1:00pm on the 600 block of Arguello, a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bicycle. There were no signs of forced entry.
No mention of the car vs pedestrian at 7th & Geary?