Friday, January 15, 2010
Precita Park Auto Burglar caught
Outstanding Auto Burglar Arrest! At 2:40 a.m., Thursday (14-Jan-10) morning, Officers Dudley and Almaguer responded to an Auto Burglary in progress in the Precita Park area on the 1300 block of Shotwell. Once obtaining the suspect’s description, they traveled into the Mission District and captured the suspect!
Here's the details:
Officers Almaguer and Dudley were sent to investigate a car break in progress. The officers arrived and were met by a reportee who told the officer’s that he witnessed a theft. The reportee gave the officers the description and direction of the suspect. The suspect was carrying a car stereo that he had removed from the car with wires still hanging from it.
The reportee went as far as to cautiously follow the suspect and continued to report to dispatch. The officers began to search for the suspect with the information provided by the witness. Two blocks away the officers located a possible suspect that was wearing the same clothing and carrying a car stereo with wires hanging. The officers decided to detain this suspect. The suspect was arrested! Because of the willingness of this courageous member of the community, this suspect is in custody and will no long be loose in our community.
These kinds of crimes only get solved with input from community members. If you see a crime in progress, CALL 911.
Labels: Car Break-ins, crime, Precita Park
Monday, November 30, 2009
Bernal Heights Robbery
There was a robbery in Bernal Heights on Wednesday the 25th around 5:45 p.m. A person was sitting in Martha Brothers coffee on Cortland when the suspect came in and forcible took the victims laptop. The heroic citizen chased after the suspect and retrieved his laptop. I am glad the victim was not injured during this incident. Please be aware that these incidents do occur in coffee shops. Safeguard your property!
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Precita @ Folsom Aggravated Assault Arrest
Aggravated Assault Arrest
Officers Thompson and Altamirano were sent to investigate an aggravated assault case. There were several witnesses at the scene. The witnesses told the officers that they observed two men in a verbal argument and that one of the men struck the other several times with an object. The witnesses called the police and stayed in the area and or followed the suspect until the police arrived. All of the witnesses positively identified the suspect. This was important because the victim’s injuries did not allow him to do so. Thanks to the courageous acts of these socially responsible community members, a violent criminal has been taken off our streets. This illustrates how our Community and Police partnership can work at its best.
[Anyone have more details on this? Was it a neighbor who was involved or a park user or? We too thank the witnesses for reporting this and making sure the violent criminal was apprehended. - Editor]
Labels: crime, police blotter
Monday, September 21, 2009
Commercial Burglary near Bryant and Precita
Officer Saari and Officer Giannini responded to an alarm of a business. Once on scene, officers discovered the business had been burglarized. Entry was made by force from the suspects to the lock and door. Unknown suspects had fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. Loss is a computer, valued at about $200.00 and a cash register drawer. No suspect information available at this time. Case #090966848.
Labels: crime, police blotter
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Vandal arrested
400 block of Precita
Vandalism and Parole warrant Arrest
Officer Alvarenga and Gritsch responded to a man vandalizing cars. They immediately found the suspect, who seemed to be under the influence of some mind altering substance. The officers were fast acting and were able to detain and get an ambulance to assess the suspect. Their investigation also showed that the suspect was wanted on a parole warrant. Needless to say one less criminal in the Ingleside. Report number 090916495
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors
Robbery on Precita (suspect know to victim)
Officer Ferronato and Antonian responded to a residential burglary. When they arrived they spoke to the victim and the witness that lives in the house. The witness relayed to the officers that he was at home in his room when he heard the back door open. When he went to investigate he found a young lady that is familiar with the owner of the house. She was carrying a laptop that did not belong to her. The officers were able to locate the suspect and she is now a guest with the SF Sherriff! Report number 090918231
(This seems more of a "crime of passion" rather than a robbery. -Editor)
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch
iPod Snatching on 100 block of Precita
100 block of Precita Theft from Person
DPT Parking Control Officer Montoya was doing his rounds when he heard a woman yelling for help. Montoya jumped into action and chased the would be suspect down.
Montoya got on the radio and asked for Ingleside officers to respond. Officer Pedersen got to the scene and took over the investigation.
Officer Pedersen was able to find out through his keen sense of investigation, that the suspect Montoya had chased and stopped was in fact an opportunist thief that stole an IPod from a woman. The suspect was given
a court date. Both DPT PCO Montoya and officer Pedersen did a great job.
Report number 090914336
Labels: crime, police blotter, Precita Valley Neighbors
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Another car break-in on Treat
August 31st, 09:51 pm 1500 block Treat
Theft from Vehicle
Officer Sugitan and Officer Barajas responded to a report of an auto-boost. The suspect was gone when the police arrived. The witness told the officers that he came out of his house to find the suspect exiting a vehicle that had been broken into. The suspect fled the scene and the witness called the police. Case number 090897259.
Please be vigilant about strangers loitering around on your street. You do not need to confront them, but if you are visible, such as watering your plants in the front yard, it will deter them.
Labels: Car Break-ins, crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Burglary on Precita
500 block Precita (Between Alabama and Florida)
Burglary Officer Chan responded to a report of a burglary. The victim said that video game consoles and a digital camera had been stolen from a locked room. The suspect had broken a window on the door to gain entry. Case number 090895021.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Another car theft on Treat
I accidentally left my car unlocked, parked in my driveway, Friday night. Sometime after 1am, a thief rifled through my glove box and center console, and stole my GPS and phone charger (which were inside the center console). The contents were thrown all over the car. The thief also took a case of Coca Cola that I had left in the rear of the car.
We've seen other broken glass on Precita around the park. Seems like our neighborhood is being targeted by thieves again, so be on the lookout and make sure your cars are locked!
Labels: car breakings, crime, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Monday, August 17, 2009
More car wheel thefts
Officer Chan responded to a report of a theft. The victim said that she parked her car in front of her house on the evening of 8/14/09. When she returned to he car the next morning, she found the car on a wooden block with both of its left wheels missing. Case number 090832813.
Labels: car breakings, crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Car Break In on Treat
The car belonged to someone visiting from out of state and had only been parked there for one day.
Labels: car breakings, crime, News, precita valley neighboars
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Precita Valley Neighbors Monthly Meeting
Charlie’s Deli, 3202 Folsom Street (at Precita).
AGENDA:
1. Ingleside Station PVN rep will report the rash of Precita crime and the community patrol officers for our area.
2. Weeding Childrens’ Playground – bring trowels and hand shovels – we’ll walk down there after the meeting
Labels: crime, precita, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Car wheel thefts
Peralta Ave. at Ripley St. (the top of Ripley)
Wheels stolen from Vehicle
Officer Lozano and Officer Polovina responded a call of a stripped vehicle and found a parked car missing it's two front wheels and tires. The owner told the officers that his car was in operating condition with all four tires prior to that night, case number 090789480.
(This is a common occurrence in San Francisco. People will return to their car parked overnight, only to find it sitting on milk crates and all 4 wheels removed.)
Labels: car breakings, crime, Neighborhood Watch
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Another Manchester Burglary
100 block Manchester St.
Burglary
Officer Kabanuck and Officer Paras were dispatched to a report of a burglary. The resident told the officers that he returned home to find a television, two computers, and a video game system stolen.
Note that this was a block away from another burglary reported the previous day. Keep your eyes out for strangers. Report suspicious activities and loitering to 553-0123. If there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 911.
Nigel passes on some additional info:
The suspect(s) entered through an open window within a 2
hour time frame between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please prevent these occurrences by taking precautionary measures to safeguard your home.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors
Monday, August 03, 2009
Police Log: Bikes stolen from garage on Manchester
Officer Paras and Officer Yuen were dispatched to a report of a burglary. The victims stated that they returned home to find three bicycles missing from their garage, case number 090784361.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch
Monday, June 29, 2009
Robbery in Precita Park
12:10 am Robbery in Precita Park (Late Friday Night/ Saturday AM)
Officer Chan responded to a call of a street robbery with a handgun. Two victims were walking through Precita Park when they were approached by three male suspects. One suspect pulled up his shirt and displayed a handgun in his waistband. Another suspect patted down the two victims and took U.S. currency. SFPD Case #090657417
Another incident from the police blotter:
3:21 am
Vandalism on 100 block Ripley St.
Officer Chan prepared a report of an unknown suspect breaking a residential window. Case # 090657837.
6:50 pm 1500 block Hampshire St. (between Chavez and Peralta, on the edge of Precita Valley)
Robbery with Force
Officer Dominguez was dispatched to check on the welfare of a male subject lying on the ground. He met with the victim, who stated that three male suspects beat him and robbed him of his wallet. Case # 090656710.
Labels: crime, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Precita Valley Neighbors Monthly Meeting summary from Demece Garepis
- We were highly impressed with our new Ingleside Commanding Officer David Lazar and with Mike Farrah from the Mayor’s Office. We also want to thank Adam Gubser, Northwest Bernal Traffic Calming Planner at the SF Metropolitan Transit Agency for his update.
Just a short background on Captain Lazar: He used to be an officer at Ingleside and wash the Police Departments’ Liaison with Homeless Connect: he is fully experienced in the social service deliveries of the city, and how the Police Department actively engages with people in need. He also fought for and won a Crime Analyst for the Ingleside – our 5th Lieutenant who is in charge of the overall analysis of crime occurrence. No other station has the combination of social services and crime analysis, and we have the second largest precinct in the city. Here is the summary of the Ingleside Staffing:
There are now 122 police officers, 17 Sergeants, and 5 Lieutenants.
This is more staffing than at any other time of the Ingleside Station. Ingleside Station is now fully staffed.
- Ingleside Station is now implementing its strategic plan. In Phase I Implementation, Ingleside is considering 3 major factors in working with the community: Efficiency of Response, Problem Solving of Crime Issues, and Community Engagement. In the Community Engagement section, as of April 18th, Ingleside Station is starting an infrastructure and community implementation plan. Simply put, the station is focused on 1) creating community engagement and problem solving 2) crime analysis which can guide enforcement strategy 3) real-time crime descriptions 4) implementation of a 5th Lieutenant as Crime Analyst who serves who directs the Resource Unit, which is made up of the School, Foot patrols, and Park Patrol sectors. Captain Lazar holds problem-solving meetings with the Resource Unit and his 5 Lieutenants weekly.
- Please fill out the community survey attached. This will clearly give the Station Lieutenants feedback on what type of hot spots we have typically encountered and they can better proactively deploy resource forces. The attached pdf file text is in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
- Precita Valley Neighbors Meeting representative from Ingleside Station will be Sergeant Michael Redmond until he gets promoted.!:) He or is delegate will report to all our meetings and work with us directly.
- Captain Lazatta coordinates the Neighborhood Watch Groups.
- Precita Valley Neighbors requested and received a Bike Beat: The Bike Beat officers are Officers Preston, Wilson Lewis, and Cvetovac. Give a big shout out to them, they are community resource officers equipped to handle and provide a wide range of community service information.
- Operations Outreach Officers Najarro and McCarthy are actively working with the few homeless in Precita Park to link them into housing and services.
- Commanding Officer David Lazar asks all residents who walk and listen to music to swap their white earplugs with a different color earplug. This way your mp3s or ipods won’t be as easily stolen and you wont be an easy target for a minor robbery.
- Precita Valley Neighbors will put up a sign in the Children’s’ Playground with a complete list of playground safety rules (No Loitering, No Smoking, Adults must be Accompanied with Children, etc. similar to the McKinley School Playground sign) this month.
- Precita Valley Neighbors has formally requested the soon to reopen Rite Way Market to not sell alcohol after midnight.
- Northwest Bernal Traffic Calming Update:
Adam Gubser submitted a work order to re-stripe the intersection of Coso, Bonview, and Stoneman. Stoneman/Manchester/Shotwell neighbors may want to discuss how to configure parking and/or median tree planting at Stoneman/Folsom to calm traffic. Please email Adam Gubser directly at Adam.Gubser@sfmta.org to set up a meeting. Thank you Adam!
Labels: crime, gangs, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn, traffic calming
Monday, June 01, 2009
Rash of Robberies at Gunpoint, Friday Night
While walking in the above area, victim was approached by four male subjects (description of clothes, hair color, and race not released by SFPD). One of the subjects pulled out a revolver and demanded the victim's property. Victim lost his coat, ipod, headphones, and keys. Case#090562606.
Friday, 12:55am Alabama/Precita Ave - Robbery with a Gun
Vicitm stated he was approached from behind by male subject holding a handgun. The subject fled on foot with victim's wallet, cellphone, and money. Case#090559910.
Labels: crime, police blotter, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Why do people keep falling for this?
A press release was distributed on April 23rd regarding the "Latin Lotto Scam."
There have been several reported cases where the suspect, a Hispanic Female, 35-40 years, 5'6, 170 lbs, with a black pony tail approaches victims in supermarkets, shopping malls or on the street. The suspect shows the victim what appears to be a winning lotto ticket and claims that she cannot collect her winnings because of an immigration issue. She asks the victim to claim the ticket for her and pretends to call a lottery official to verify the ticket. The victims have given this suspect anywhere from a few thousand dollars to up to $40,000.
This incident has occurred several times in our Outer Mission and Excelsior area, as well as in Daly City and the Mission District. Ingleside Station's Sergeant Molina will be working with Daly City Police and members of Mission Station in an effort to capture this suspect. She has committed this crime all over the United States and is now in our community.
Anyone with information may call the SFPD Tip Line at 575-4444 or Inspector Ovanessian of the Fraud Detail at 553-1521.
Labels: crime
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ingleside Police Station Contact Information
Emergency Contact Numnbers
| Emergency: | 911 |
| Non-Emergency – Police: (Reporting vandalism, etc) | (415) 553-0123 |
| San Francisco City Switchboard: | 311 |
| SFPD Emergency (from Cell Phone) | (415) 553-8090 |
| CHP Emergency (from Cell Phone) | 911 |
| SF SAFE: Safety Awareness For Everyone | (415) 553-1984 |
Ingleside Police Station
| #1 Sergeant John V. Young Lane | |
| San Francisco, CA 94112 | |
| Front Desk: | (415) 404-4000 |
| Platoon Commander: | (415) 404-4020 |
| Permits/Special Events: | (415) 404-4023 |
| Passing Calls Requests | (415) 404-4063 |
| Graffiti Liaison: Lieutenant Michael Moran | (415) 404-4020 |
| Michael.Moran@sfgov.org | |
| Ingleside Station’s Anonymous Tip Line: | (415) 587-8984 |
| Captain Denis F. O'Leary Desk: | (415) 404-4030 |
| Fax: | (415) 404-4034 |
| Email: | Denis.O’Leary@sfgov.org |
Labels: car breakings, crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter, Precita Valley Neighbors
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
ATF Raid on 1575 Treat
According to Special Agent Kim Riddell of the ATF Public Information Office, details of the raids were under seal and would only say those arrested were scheduled to be arraigned today at 1:30 p.m. in the U.S. Federal Court building in San Francisco.
A tipster to Precita.org said the arrested man was known as "Moe". Someone else described the scene: "there were about 6 or 8 guys with shotguns wearing ATF windbreakers standing around outside".
[UPDATE] KRON has coverage of the arrests this morning on Treat.
U.S. Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello announced the arrests today, and said the arrest on Treat was one of 14 alleged "mid-level" drug and gun traffickers in Northern California with Mexico, and that the suspects were involved in trafficking since at least 2006. They are considered to be the "king men" or "managers" in drug and gun trafficking communities in Northern California.
(video and article from KRON)
SF Examiner had brief coverage, as did CBS 5 / bay Cities News Service which said "Authorities did not release specifics about the raids, but said they involved searches related to guns and drugs."
San Jose Mercury had an article about the regional raids but no details on the San Francisco arrest.
Labels: crime, drugs, gang, gangs, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors
Monday, January 19, 2009
Community Safety Camera Locations
Mission 26th and Shotwell, NW Corner
Mission 26th and Shotwell, NW Corner
Mission 26th and Shotwell, NE Corner
Mission 26th and Shotwell, SW Corner
Mission Treat and Kamille, NE Corner
Mission Treat and Kamille, NE Corner
Mission 26th and Treat, SW Corner
Mission 26th and Treat, SW Corner
Mission 1350 block Treat, W side
From ECD Camera Locations [pdf].
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Police Blotter - End of December
December 20th, 2:00 am 1600 block of Alabama St. Robbery: A 26 year old Precita park man was attacked by three other men and robbed of his backpack.
December 29 6:50 am Folsom St. & Precita Ave. Shots Fired: A resident reported seeing a man with a gun fire two shots in the air.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Police respond to Oakes Children's Center
(This is the first complaint we've heard about the behavior of the students at Oakes Children's Center. In general, they're well contained.)
Labels: crime, Precita Valley Neighbors
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Car Breakins
Labels: car breakings, crime, parking, Precita Park
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Fair Ave Shooting
First block of Fair St (near Mission). Homicide
Officers responded on the call of shots fired and found one man with a gunshot wound outside a home and another man down inside a home with gunshot wounds. The second man was declared dead and the first man's wound was not life threatening. Inspector Cagney, Homicide Detail, took over the case.
At first, Police said two suspects wearing black clothing were responsible for the shootings, but today it was reported that an arrest had been made and murdered victim identified as 36-year-old Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient John P. Rogers. Max Reyes, 24, of San Francisco, was arrested in connection with the murder.
A followup article in the Chron/SFGate said:
Lt. Jim Spillane of the homicide detail said the fatally injured victim lived in a three-bedroom unit and was shot in the hallway.
"It did appear that he was targeted - they were looking for him," Spillane said. "It is a possibility that they had known each other."
Nothing about the motive has been stated. It would be really helpful if we knew a bit more about this crime, what happened to the other victim who was found in front of the house (and whose name has not been released yet).
A couple other links about this story: SF Examiner's detailed early report, followed by a very short article on SF Gate, the original Bay City News service wire story ran on CBS 5 and KTVU.
Labels: crime, police blotter
Monday, September 29, 2008
Residential Burglary
Entry via open window. Tools taken.
[Don't leave your windows open when you leave!]
Labels: crime, police blotter
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Burglary at York near Peralta
1600 block of York St (near Peralta)
Occurred between 9/5 & 9/25. Entry via unlocked upstairs bedroom window. Jewelry and computer taken.
Labels: crime, police blotter
Monday, September 22, 2008
Residential Burglary
Residential Burglary
500 block of Precita Ave.
Occurred between 3:30 and 5:45 pm. Forced entry via back door. Jewelry, computer, and camera taken.
Labels: crime, police blotter, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Burglary on Ripley, Saturday Night
On Ripley, between Folsom and Alabama. Occurred between noon and 9:45 pm. Entry via bathroom window using victims' ladder. Gym bag, MP3 player and cash taken.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter
Handgun arrest at Precita & Alabama
Precita Ave. & Alabama St.
Possession of Loaded Handgun
A man brandished a pistol and threatened his girlfriend. Witnesses reported the incident and Officer Campion-Healy and Officer Etcheveste found the gunman nearby. They searched the man and recovered the pistol. The 25 year old OMI District resident was booked into the County Jail on five felony charges. Case 080975746
Labels: crime, police blotter
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday Morning (early AM) Mugging
Alabama St. between Cesar Chavez and Precita
Strong Arm Robbery
A 30 year old Bernal Heights man was approached by another man who threatened him with an unknown object and demanded his belongings. The robber pushed the victim to the ground and took a bag containing a wallet, iPod, and cell phone from him. The robber was described as a black male, 20 to 25 years old, standing 5'7", weighing 160 pounds, having gold front upper teeth, last seen wearing dark clothes with a hooded sweatshirt.
Labels: crime, Precita Park
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Armed Robbery at Folsom & Stoneman
A 26 year old Bernal Heights man was approached at a bus stop by a man with a gun. The gunman pointed a silver revolver at the victim's head and demanded money. The perpetrator took the victim's wallet and iPod and fled on foot. The robber was described as a black male, 22 to 28 years old, standing 6' tall, weighing 155 pounds, black dreadlocks, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Community Meeting in Response to Mission District Killings
Mission Community Council, SFPD meeting of residents, nonprofits and religious groups on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Mission Recreation Center. Mission Recreation Center 2450 Harrison St @ 20th & 21st . Please use the 745 Treat St entrance (between 20th & 21st).
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Sunday Sept 7th: Peace March on 24th - Stop the Violence in the Mission
Sunday Sept 07, 2008.
Hosted by Mission Education Project Inc. and the Lower 24th St.
Merchant & Neighborhood Association
We will meet at 24th and Treat at 6:30 PM. The March will begin at 7 PM and head down 24th towards Potrero Ave to Utah and head back up to Treat and 24th, walk down Treat to 23rd and back~and head towards Mission and 24th and back ending at 24th and Treat.
Please bring candles, some will be provided.
Everyone is welcomed, bring your family, friends, and neighbors.
We are asking all merchants along 24th St. to close business from
7 to 8 PM
Friday, August 22, 2008
Resident's comments on Friday morning's shooting at 26th and Folsom
captian_maxxx posted a message on SFGate.com:
Last night at about 12:05 am I almost had a heart attack. The shooting was unbelievably loud and resounding followed by a calm and eerie silence. I thought at first it was more fireworks. I carefully peeked out the window scared to see and not see what was happening. The cops were there before anyone could call them. They were trying in vain to help the guy who was shot three times.
sf_mission_res posted a message on SFGate.com:
I live at 26th and Folsom and ran outside with my neighbor to speak with the police to find out what happened after hearing the gunshots. While pleasantly surprised that they showed up, they wouldn't even let us know that a shooting took place and yelled at us to leave the area. I politely pleaded that they provide us information since we were not only scared, our kids were freaking out. Refusing to leave until we got an answer, one of the officers started to push me and threatened to arrest me for standing on the street. So funny because there are no less than 100 undocumented "day laborers" and drunks on this corner every morning. And straight from the mouth of the Mission District captain at the police meetings I diligently attend "We can't arrest someone just for standing on the street or corner". I and the neighborhood groups I'm involved with, have been begging the city and police department to do something on this block, as it is out of control. So pathetic - so sad.
If you were an eyewitness to this event, or close by and have more to add, please leave a comment and let us know more!
Labels: crime
Thursday night / Friday morning shooting at Folsom and 26th [Updated]
UPDATE: SFgate is reporting that the victim was 47-year-old Samuel Mitchell of San Francisco, and that there have been no reports of an arrest.
26th Street is turning out to be a pretty unsafe street in the Mission. According the the SF Crime Blog, there have been five previous homicides on or near 26th in the last 18 months:
- 26th and Mission Streets, 11:35 p.m., January 7, 2008
- South Van Ness Ave. between 25th and 26th Streets, 6:45 p.m., February 8, 2008
- 3000 block of Harrison Street (at 26th), 9:30 p.m., April 30th, 2008
- Folsom and 25th Streets, October 11, 2007
- 26th and Harrison Streets, May 2, 2007
Labels: crime
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Attempted Armed Robbery Monday night? (Updated)
August 11, 2008 Precita Ave. & Harrison St. Attempted Armed Robbery: Gun
A 21 year old Oakland man found himself surrounded by four men as he walked to his car [update: which was parked just west of the Leonard Flynn School on the north side of Precita -in the dark area under the trees]. One of the men demanded his cell phone and the man refused to surrender it. The victim was knocked to the ground and struck over the head with a handgun. The four fled without taking anything from the victim. The victim heard a shot fired as the perpetrators ran away.
It sounds like there is far more story to this "event" than is being posted in the police blotter. Anyone know more about what's going on here? It's also unclear of which side of the park this was on. If you noticed a group of four men loitering around the park, can you describe them? Please post a comment if you can.
Labels: crime, gangs, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter, Precita Park
Friday, August 01, 2008
Safeway on Mission Armed Robbery
A grocery store clerk found a 20 to 35 year old black male standing behind him with a gun in his hand demanding money from the clerk's register. The clerk complied and the robber fled on foot from the store. Inspector Boes from the Robbery Detail took over the case.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Home Burglary on Folsom near Bessie
Remember to keep all your doors and windows locked, even if you're just leaving your home for 20 minutes.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors
Car Break-ins on Precita
A resident heard her car alarm and saw a man rummaging through her car's glovebox. The man ran away and a witness pointed out his escape route to Officer Anderson and Officer Finely. They detained a man in the Mission District but no one could identify him as the thief.
There have been other reports of car breakins in the neighborhood lately. Please be vigilant and don't leave stuff in your car that will make a thief think there is something in the car.
Labels: crime, police blotter, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors
Friday, June 27, 2008
Monday night mugging in the park
June 23rd, 10:55 pm Precita Park Armed Robbery
A 21 year old Bernal Heights man was set upon by four suspects as he walked by Precita Park. He resisted their efforts to rob him and one of the four struck him in the head with a pistol. The robbers fled with the man's belongings.
Remember: SFPD asks you to call 911 for any immediate threat to life or property. Don't hesitate. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Labels: crime, Precita Park
Murder near Holly Park Circle and Newman
If you're concerned about things like this, please contact Maya Dillard-Smith, of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. Maya.Smith@sfgov.org, 415-554-3297. Ms. Dillard-Smith was hired to coordinate the development of a violence prevention plan for the City and County of San Francisco, but this plan has been in the works since February and hasn't been released yet.
Labels: Cortland Ave, crime, Neighborhood Watch, News
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Armed pedestrian robbery at 10 pm last night
A 40 year old Bernal Heights woman was walking on Cortland Avenue when a suspect tried to pull her purse from her. She resisted and the robber fired one shot from a handgun into the ground. The suspect pulled the bag from the victim and ran south on Elsie Street.
Neighbors: let's not let this kind of thing escalate into our neighborhood. Please contact contact Supervisor Ammiano online, or call his office at 554-5144 and tell him you're concerned about the rash of violent crime in Bernal. You can also email his office directly at Tom.Ammiano@sfgov.org.
Labels: Cortland Ave, crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter
Friday, June 20, 2008
Car break-ins on Treat
We also heard another car on Treat was broken into the same night, and an iPod was stolen, and yet another car had a CD player stolen from it.
The first break-in was reported to police, but it did not show up in the published police incident log.
Labels: car breakings, crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors
Monday, May 26, 2008
Stolen car on Precita
UPDATE 3-Jun-08: The car was recovered in Redwood City, with beer bottles and sandwich wrappers in it, and gas tank empty.
Labels: crime
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Police Blotter
Attempted Robbery. A 34 year old Bernal Heights man loaded his car for a trip and left the trunk open while retrieving more items. He returned to the car to find a thief carrying off a loaded cooler. The man confronted the thief, who threatened the man with a baseball bat. The man recovered his cooler and the thief fled in a van.
Note to neighbors: we've been getting reports of more aggressive behavior from the homeless/street people and scavengers. If you come across someone going through your garbage who acts in an aggressive nature, you should call 911 to report it.
Labels: crime, police blotter
Monday, May 12, 2008
Recent robbery suspects caught
The police & the DA need the cooperation of the community to keep dangerous criminals off the street. If you or someone you know is the victim of a crime please report it & give us the tools we need to make this a safer place to live, work, & grow.
Once again, regarding the robbery suspects, contact Inspector Danker at 415 553-9256.
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Stabbing at 26th and Harrison
Definitely this intersection gets more than its share of crime
Labels: crime
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Men behind crime wave possible arrested?
"Police arrested three men Monday for allegedly mugging a man at gunpoint in Potrero Hill and they say the three may be connected to a recent series of robberies in Glen Park and Bernal Heights.
Police arrested Deljuan Bankston, 21, of Oakland and Tony Carter, 20, and Artes Tims, 18, both of San Francisco, shortly after a man was robbed in Potrero Hill."
There was a more detailed followup article later:
Police arrest suspected muggers who may be connected to other S.F. attacks:
"Ingleside Station Police Capt. Denis O'Leary said the latest suspects may have links to some of the recent robberies in Glen Park and Bernal Heights. While Monday's mugging occurred in Potrero Hill, O'Leary said police believe the suspects fled through Holly Park and Glen Park before they were found near Ceasar Chavez Street.
'We do see some similar patterns in this arrest and prior robberies,' he said."
(Via SF Gate.)
Labels: crime
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Martha Brothers coffee shop robbed at gunpoint this morning
A black male about 19 to 23 years old, standing 5'9" tall, weighing about 140 pounds, wearing a dark brown hooded sweatshirt, a black ski mask, and blue jeans entered the Martha Brothers coffee shop and brandished a black revolver. He demanded that all present, three employees and two customers, get on the floor. The robber took cash from the shop's cash register and fled the store. No car was seen and the area was searched to no avail. Inspector Danker of the Robbery Detail took over the case. CSI processed the scene. SFPD # 080446957
While not specifically Precita Valley, this is an area where many Precita area residents shop.
Labels: Cortland Ave, crime, police blotter
Monday, April 28, 2008
Recent increase in armed robberies in San Francsico
The Ingleside police district, which includes those neighborhoods, reported 52 robberies last month, up from 32 in March 2007; robberies increased only slightly citywide during the same period.
The robberies occur between 6 and 9 p.m. and are carried out by groups of two or three teenagers in cars, probably coming from other parts of the city. The holdups do not all appear to be linked to the same perpetrators, though.
We've reported a few of these robberies here, and many people are attributing the increase of crime to higher gas prices and the current economic downturn. So keep your eyes open, report suspicious behavior to 911.
We just got this forwarded from the Dogpatch Neighborhood Assoc:
I have lived on 22nd street for 10 years. Last night around 10:00, my
friend and I were robbed on 22nd Street at Minnesota.
A gun was fired, though not directly at us. We were
lucky, the police informed us that a couple were
robbed about 10 minutes before, at gunpoint, although
they too were unharmed, just traumatized. As far as I
know two of three suspects are in custody. A vehicle
was recovered and suspects found in the Potrero
projects. We are waiting to hear if our purses are
among the items recovered
I learned several interesting details from the
investigating officers that I thought I would pass on.
1. The past two weeks have seen a sharp increase in
armed robbery in dogpatch/potrero. (If the chron is
any indicator,
it is not just our neighborhood)
2. They hit multiple victims until they get the money
that they need for that night and then go buy whatever
it is that they want/need.
3. They used a getaway car, which allowed them to get
to the Potrero projects quickly. The officers think
that the shots fired after the crime means that they
were sending a signal to the driver that they were
done and to come get them.
4. They were apparently hiding in the small park that
people use as a dog park on 22nd btwn Minnesota and
Indiana. I parked on that block, and as we exited the
car and were crossing 22nd, they approached us in the
middle of the street asking for directions. We knew
exactly what was happening but there wasn't a soul
around or car in sight. We just threw our purses to
the ground and told them to take them. The whole thing
was over in under 30 seconds.
Please, tell our neighbors to be vigilant, pay
attention to their surroundings, and that there is
nothing in their purses and wallets worth getting shot
over. These people were armed and at least one of them
is still out there.
Here's another report from the Dogpatch area from the Police Blotter:
April 26, 2008-Robbery, Street w/gun-20th/Tennessee-3:56pm-CN#080437053:
Members of Bayview plainclothes unit responded to 20th/Tennessee regarding a robbery. Officers spoke with the victim who told officers that she had spoken to a person on the phone regarding buying a laptop computer from him that he had listed on Craig’s List. The person on the phone told her to meet him at 20th/Tennessee. She arrived and saw a person standing under the bus shelter. She approached the man and asked if he was the one with the laptop for sale. The man replied by telling her to give him her purse. The suspect then pulled out a silver gun and demanded her purse. The suspect ran from the scene with the purse. She chased him down the block while screaming for help. The suspect threw her purse under a car and kept going. Officers searched the area for the suspect, to no avail. The victim was not hurt during the incident.
So there is a lot of stuff going on. Don't be a victim: be aware, but also don't be scared.
Labels: crime
Police Blotter for April 28th
A 29 year old Bernal Heights man was standing in a bus stop when a black SUV stopped in front of him. Two men approached him from the vehicle. One of the men pointed a chrome hand gun at the victim and demanded that he empty his pockets. The robbers took the victim's belongings and fled in the SUV. Inspector Bini of the Robbery Detail took over both cases.
5:53 pm April 28th Chenery & Miguel Streets
A 50 year old Upper Noe Valley woman had her purse taken by a robber. The man then ran to a black Honda four door and fled the scene in the car.
There were a lot of shoplifting incidents today at Safeway that many neighbors shop at:
12:15 pm 3300 block of Mission Street
Officer Jones responded to a grocery store and took custody of a Visitacion Valley juvenile on shoplifting charges. The 16 year old female was wanted on a Juvenile Court warrant and was turned over to a Probation Officer on the warrant and burglary charges. SFPD # 080443903
3 pm 3300 block of Mission Street
Officer Thompson took custody of a shoplifting suspect and cited the 54 year old SOMA man for petty theft. SFPD # 080444553
4:20 pm 3300 block of Mission Street
Officer McWilliams took custody of a shoplifting suspect and booked a 34 year old man at Ingleside Station for petty theft because he did not qualify for release on a promise to appear. SFPD # 080445040
Labels: crime, police blotter
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Police Blotter
A witness saw two robbers sneak up on two women as they walked on Precita Avenue. The robbers took the womens' purses and ran to Coso Avenue where they fled in a white four door car with a blue fender.
[There seems to be a slight rash or purse-snatchings on Precita between Mission and Shotwell, keep your eyes open! - Editor]
Labels: crime, police blotter
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Bernal Heights Robbers in green Chevy Astro van
The Bernal Heights neighborhood has been struck by robbers in a Chevrolet Astro van with a stripe on its side. This van may have been used in robberies in other parts of San Francisco. Report suspicious activity to the police.
Ingleside Station has increased its staffing in the Bernal Heights neighborhood.
[The events happened last night, on the South side of Bernal Hill park.]
April 14th 8:30 pm Ellsworth St. & Eugenia Ave.
A 36 year old Bernal Heights woman was confronted by two robbers who demanded her purse. She surrendered her wallet and the two men ran away.
April 14th 10:10 pm Bocana St. & Powhattan Ave.
A 35 year old Bernal Heights woman was walking home when two robbers approached her from a green Chevrolet Astro van with a stripe on its side. One of the robbers placed a hard object against the victim's side and demanded her belongings. The woman surrendered a Walkman and a coin purse. The robbers fled in the van.
Labels: crime, police blotter
Monday, April 14, 2008
Police Report and resolution of shooting near Bryant and Precita
4:15 pm Cesar Chavez and Bryant Streets
Ingleside and Mission Station officers responded to the neighborhood on the call of shots fired. Citizens reported seeing a gunman firing shots from an SUV. The investigation brought officers to the first block of Gold Mine Drive in the Diamond Heights neighborhood. There the officers found a handgun and ammunition. Three males: a 19 year old from the Mission District, another 19 year from Diamond Heights, and a 17 year old from the mid-Market Street neighborhood, were arrested for aggravated assault and gang charges.
Labels: crime, gang, gangs, police blotter, precita, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Friday, April 11, 2008
Friday Evening Shooting Update
You bet thre were shots fired. My van was struck at 564 Precita. Major damage done. Police investigated, no arrest, no motive. Some kind of pursuit on foot and car. will send pics of damage to my vehicle and have poilce report number if interested.
This is near the liquor store on the corner of Florida and Precita. Glad no one got hurt. If you can post the pics on flickr or somewhere, we'd like to see them.
Labels: crime
Shorts Fired?
Anyone else hear them?
Update: Shots were fired near Precita and Florida, a van was damaged. No one was hurt.
Labels: crime, police blotter
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Mugging at Precita Avenue and Folsom
Labels: crime, police blotter, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Homicides in San Francisco 2007/2008
SFGate has an interesting, interactive map of Homicides in San Francisco 2007/2008. Zoom in to see the clump around S. Van Ness and C. Chavez.
Labels: crime
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Shooting at 26th and Shotwell Streets (update)
(Via the excellent San Francisco Crime Blog and tipster Marijane.)
SF Gate also has this:
A teen was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the arm and leg while in the Mission District Saturday, according to a San Francisco Police Department spokesman.
The 16-year-old victim was standing at the corner of 26th and Shotwell streets around 7:30 p.m. when the suspect allegedly approached him and fired shots for no reason, spokesman Neville Gittens said.
The victim sustained gunshot wounds to one arm and one leg and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, said Gittens.
Police suspect the incident may have been gang-related.
So that accounts for the sound of gunfire and the tons of sirens shortly thereafter.
There was another fatal shooting at this same location in December of 2006. Because of that, several cameras were installed at that intersection. Apparently, the cameras had no deterrent effect on this crime.
We wonder if the cameras recorded anything useful, or if they help expedite the arrivals of police and ambulances? Or were they useful at all?
Labels: crime, gang, gangs, Neighborhood Watch, police blotter, Precita Park
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Shooting and Sirens, 7:30ish March 15th?
(Update: turns out it was a shooting at 26th and Shotwell, one injured.)
Labels: crime, Precita Park
Friday, February 29, 2008
Bernal area armed robbery spree
February 27th 10 pm 500 block of Crescent Avenue
February 28th 7:45 pm Gates Street and Tompkins Avenue
February 28th 8:30 pm 300 block of Chenery Street
The armed suspect's description is similar in all three cases:
16 to 20 years old black male standing 5'6" to 5'9" tall, weighing 140 to 150 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt over black pants, carrying a black semi-automatic handgun.
(A semi-automatic handgun, in case you don't know, it basically a pistol... like a Glock you might see in a movie.)
Labels: crime
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Police Blotter
Labels: crime
Friday, February 15, 2008
Precita Valley Neighbors Monthly Meeting
Charlie’s Deli is located at 3202 Folsom Street (Folsom at Precita)
AGENDA:
I. Precita Park Landscaping and Lighting Update. The storms have taken out several trees and other ground concerns.
II. Precita Area Crime Update.
III. Miscellaneous.
Labels: crime, Precita Valley Neighbors, trees
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Man shot to death at 25th and South Van Ness
(Van Ness was blocked off from 26th to 25th on Friday night at 7pm - not sure when the street was closed. There was a ton of police activity in the area; on the side streets, driving around. Suprised that the news took so long to show up.)
Man shot to death in the Mission: "No arrests yet in street killing in S.F.'s Mission District
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
(02-12) 12:24 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- Police are searching for two men who walked up to a 21-year-old San Francisco man on the street in the Mission District and shot him to death, authorities said today.
Jose Reynoso and two friends were standing on the 1400 block of South Van Ness Avenue, near 25th Street, around 6:45 p.m. Friday when the two men opened fire, said police Sgt. Steve Mannina.
Reynoso was struck in the head and chest and taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he died the next day. Witnesses provided only sketchy descriptions of the killers, who fled on foot.
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This one got almost no media. It happened on Friday, but there was no news until today. Further more, SFgate inserted it straight into the crime section, rather than put it on the front page first, like they do for EVERY other crime story, such as the 3 different articles about murder in Oakland. Funny how the SF article is all but ignored...And in the meantime front page headlines shout about Oakland and it's 'continuing bloodshed.'
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(Via San Francisco Crime.)
Labels: crime
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Burglaries in the neighborhood
Community Alert! Three residences in Bernal Heights suffered burglaries on December 11th. Two occurred on the 100 block of Elsie Street and one occurred on the 100 block of Precita Avenue.
All burglaries occurred during daylight hours when the residents were not home. No forced entry was found at any scene. A digital camera was taken in the Precita burglary and jewelry was taken in the Elsie Street burglaries. Please be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious people to the police.
Ingleside station has increased staffing in the Bernal Heights neighborhood in an effort to thwart these crimes.
Details:
6:26 pm 100 block of Elsie Street Residential Burglary (occurred between 11:30 am & 4:45 pm)
8:35 pm 100 block of Elsie Street Residential Burglary (occurred between 9:30 am & 7:30 pm)
8:53 pm 100 block of Precita Avenue Residential Burglary (occurred between 8:30 am & 8 pm)
Labels: crime, Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Shootings
SFgate:
The most recent shooting was reported around 3:20 a.m. Sunday in the Mission District area of Treat Avenue and 23rd Street, police said. Three victims with gunshot wounds were found and transported to San Francisco General Hospital, where one was pronounced dead and the other two remained in critical condition, police said.
What is up with all the shootings lately? There seems to be a lot of anger out there right now.
Labels: crime
Friday, June 22, 2007
Drug Dealers arrested
Officers Jason Gallagher and Robin Odum were on patrol responding to
complaints of juveniles loitering, drinking, and using drugs in the
Harrison and Ripley area. They observed several suspects, who upon seeing
the officers, ran towards Precita Park. The officers gave chase and caught
up to the suspects at Precita and Folsom. Two juveniles, who live on the
200 block of 14th Street and the 5600 block of Diamond Heights, had a
significant quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana. They were both
arrested. Case #070628165
Labels: crime, drugs, police blotter
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Fighting in Precita Park
Ingleside officers responded to a report of a fight in the park. Officer Daggett, Off. Alvarez, Off. Horan, and Off. Sullivan detained four subjects. One of the detained males had a warrant and was booked at Ingleside Station. Case #060072970
Labels: crime, police blotter
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Precita and Folsom Pursesnatching Attempt
Labels: crime, police blotter
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