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INCIDENT AND CRIME REPORT
Cal on patrol outside Petit Laurent, Photo: (c) Cindy Chew 2009	Prepared from the Captain’s crime reports Ingleside District, and reliable sources in Glen Park.   The Omega Group has launched, on the web, a new version of crime mapping covering the past 30 days. Note that it changes former reporting boundaries and the longer 90 day report previously available:   www.crimemapping.com   Please note that as recognized by Police Chief Gascon on Dec. 21 in the SF Examiner report, crime is under-reported, some of it substantially underreported. Thus the below list is only representative of what may actually be the case.  See: Department Records - 79779762 (Prepared by Ann Grogan, J.D., 30-year Glen Park resident and local home business owner).

1. Chenery/Whitney 11:3- a,m Theft from Vehicle - The victim said that she came out to her car, which had been parked in the street overnight, to find that it had been broken into. The victim’s car stereo and iPod were taken along with some other items. Report number 100037111
2. 100 blk of Monterey 2:30 pm, Hot Prowl Burglary- The victim told the officer that two suspects (females) came to her door and asked for her help. The victim was lead to believe that one of the women was pregnant and needed boiling water. The victim told the officer that she found it odd that the pregnant woman looked to be 70 years old, but boiled the water while both suspects were inside her home. One suspect kept the victim occupied while the other went on to the rest of the house stealing things. The case is under investigation. Report number 100015797
3. 2900 block Diamond 3:07 pm, Battery - The victim said that while she was sitting on the ground and talking on her phone, she got into an argument with someone coming out of the store. She said that the suspect drove away, but she saw the car out of the corner of her eye make a U-turn. The suspect then ran up to her and kicked her in the head. The suspect then fled the scene. Report number 100037923

• Only carry a limited amount of cash and few credit cards on you.
• Keep valuables like keys, cell phone, & money in separate pockets.
• Stay in well-lit, well-traveled areas.
• Be aware of your surroundings and suspicious persons, especially in parking garages, on public transportation, or in crowded places.

• Keep your car locked at all times; never leave your car running,even "just for a minute".
• Do not leave anything visible in your car.
• If you place shopping bags in your car trunk, do so before parking or move your car to a different location.

• Keep all windows and doors locked at all times.
• Keep wrapped gifts and valuables out of public view or away from windows where people can see them.
• If going on vacation, have a trusted neighbor watch your house, stop your mail and newspaper deliveries, use a timed light, and an alarm if you have one.
• Do not advertise that you are going on vacation - (such as on your voicemail or on social networking websites).
• Consider having SAFE perform a free home security assessment.
  

1.  Unit blk of Lyell 1`:45 pm, Assault with a Knife The victim told the officers that the known suspect had threatened him and his son. The victim told the officers that it escalated when the suspect made the same threat and included the employees of his company and grabbed a knife and moved towards the victim. A third party intervened and took the knife away from the suspect. The suspect was arrested for the attack and booked. The knife was recovered by the officers. Report number 091291288
2. 700 blk of Foerster 7 pm, Residential Burglary- The victim told the officer that his is being renovated and that this is the second time his
   house has been burglarized. The loss was over $500 worth of gardening equipment. Report number 091293767

1. 100 block Moffit 4:03 pm, Vandalism - The reporting party told Officer Thompson that the screen on his window had been damaged. He said that several neighbors had been seeing a black male, 5’11 170 lbs. walking around the apartment complex. It is unknown if this is the individual that caused the property damage. Case number 091258880
2.  800 block Bosworth 5:30 pm, Suspicious Occurrence - A woman reported a suspicious occurrence. She said that she walked into the garage of her apartment building and saw an unfamiliar person tampering with the electrical meter. That person told her that he was hired by the landlord and that person stated the landlord’s name. The reporting party said that she has contacted PG&E and they will be responding out. She believes that her landlord is trying to obtain free electricity. Case number 09129327
3. 1500 block Diamond, 8:05 am -Stolen Auto

1.  500 block Laidley, 10:32 am - Stolen Auto
2.  200 block Laidley, 5:57 pm - Stolen Van

1. 900 blk of Bosworth 5 pm, Vandalism - The victim told the officer that she left her apartment only to find that someone had broken her door upon her return. No suspect was observed. Report number 091203926.
2. 100 blk Randall 4 pm, Stolen Auto

1. Mission @ Randall 5:47 pm, Possessions of a Gun Arrest - Officers on patrol when they noticed a group of men that were standing next to a car. The officers noticed that one of the men were holding and drinking a beer as he got into the driver side of the car. The officers stopped and detained the men and immediately observed that one of the other men was holding a rifle and looked like he was loading a bullet into it.  The officers drew their guns and ordered the suspect to drop the rifle. The suspect dropped it and was taken into custody. The officers continued their investigation and discovered that the suspect that was attempting to load the rifle is on “PAROLE”. Both men were arrested and booked. Report number 091196456
2. Mission/30th 9:15 am, Robbery/Street - Officers spoke with the victim who said he had left a store with a bag of grocery items. A suspect approached him and pushed him while taking the grocery bag out of his hand. The suspect fled the scene prior to the officers arrival.  091190737

1. 100 Block of Elk 10:48 am, Graffiti/Hate Crime at rec center . The officers observed “Nazi” related graffiti on the walls. There was no suspect information. 091162526
2. Mission/30th 5:17 pm, Theft/Muni Bus - The victim said she was getting off the bus with her two small children. The suspect was standing in front of her also getting off the bus. He turned and offered to help her with her stroller. The suspect got off the bus and took the victim’s IPHONE from the stroller pocket and fled. 091163900

1. The SFPD has received reports of some very hateful graffiti in Glen Park. They take this crime very seriously. The Recreation and Park Department has painted over the graffiti and SFPD says they have a plan in place to capture the suspects. Please report graffitti to Officer Cal as well.
2. 200 Arbor 10:15 am - Recovered vehicle.

1. Surrey @ Chenery 12:50 pm, Theft from Auto Arrest - Report of a person breaking into cars. The officers arrived and with the information dispatched located a possible suspect. The officers detained and called for assistance. The witness told the officer that he could identify the suspect. The victim was taken to identify the suspect, which he did positively. Another example of how the Ingleside community is working in partnership with the police. The suspect was arrested and booked for auto burglary. Report number 091148714
2. 100 blk of Elk 9:00, Vandalism - The victim told the officer that he left work the prior night only to return and find that someone had damaged the building with graffiti the next morning.
3. 1300 blk of Bosworth 9:30 pm, Vandalism - The victim told the officer that he parked his cars in front of his home only to discover that someone had sprayed paint on his cars. No suspects were observed. Report number 091148639

1. 100 blk of Surrey 3 pm, Burglary - The victim told the officer that an unknown suspect made entry to the house by the back door. The suspect made off with a bag containing papers with confidential credit information. No one had permission to enter the house. Report number 091129388
2. 800 blk of Chenery 9:30 pm, Theft from Auto -The victim told the officer that she parked her car and left her purse in view. The victim left only to discover that someone had broken her window and stolen her purse. Report number 091132159

1. Elk @ Chenery 1:10 am, Assault with Weapon - The victim told the officers that he was walking home when a group of suspects engaged him in conversation. The victim told the officers that he was just trying to get home. One of the suspects asked the victim for money. The victim just kept walking only to have the suspect throw a bottle at the victim’s head. The suspect picked up the bottle and threw it a second time at the victim. The suspects then fled. Report number 091124435
2. 100 blk of Bosworth 7:30 pm, Theft - The victim told the officer that he observed the suspect walk into the store take a beer and candy, then walked out and got into a waiting car and fled. Report number 091127423.  Top

1. Bosworth and Diamond Stolen auto.
2. 100 blk of Lippard Recovered Auto

1. Mission and Silver 11:43 pm. Carrying weapon -Officers were sent to investigate a suspicious man in an area that has been plagued with street robberies. Search on bus yielded a gun.
2. Mission and Silver. 2:44 pm. Investigation of a stabbing at this location. The officer located a subject and detained him for investigation. The investigation was for a stabbing where a composite drawing of the suspect was made. This subject was identified and the information sent to the inspectors for follow-up. Report number 090900636

1. Silver and Mission 8:14 pm. Pickpocket victim had her backpack on her shoulder on the crowded bus. The victim told the officer that the phone was on the outside pocket of the backpack. The victim did not see or feel anyone remove her phone. (Safety Tip: When on a crowed bus, always place your backpack in front of you. If you can put the backpack on and wear your jacket over it zipped up) report number 090923252
2. McLaren Park 3:40 pm. Theft from person, victim was at the park playing with her children and placed her purse on a bench. The victim did not notice when two young people took the stolen items out of her purse. (Safety Tip: While at the park carry small items in a pant pocket (keys/cash). Avoid bringing purses). Report number 090921507

1. Circular Ave./Baden St. 1:30 am - Robbery with Force. Officers Baldovino and Otaguro responded to a robbery. They contacted the victim, who stated he  was walking home from the Glen Park BART when a car drove onto the sidewalk in front of the victim. The driver then got out and began assaulting him. The suspect took the victim's backpack and fled the scene. The victim was treated at SFGH for non life threatening injuries. Case # 090577661.
2. Dolores St./30th St. 2: 55 pm - Robbery with Force While patrolling this area, Officers Altamirano and Thompson were approached by a witness of a robbery. They were led to the victim, who stated she was riding the J-Church line bus when she was approached by a male suspect. The suspect forcibly removed her I-Phone from her hand and ran off with several other subjects. All of the suspects were located in the immediate area and taken into custody. Case # 090575712.
3. Monterey Blvd./Congo St. 2:45 pm - Driving Without License Officer Daggett witnessed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. She stopped the vehicle and determined the driver's license was suspended. Officer Daggett issued the driver a citation for both violations and had the vehicle towed. Case # 090576782.

1. 100 block Laidley St. 8:44 pm Theft from Vehicle Officer Ng prepared a report of theft from a locked vehicle. Case # 090569464

1. 1900 Diamond 12:10 am - Warrant Arrest Officer Coles responded to a call, from a concerned citizen, of a subject breaking into a mobile home. The subject was not breaking in but repairing a damaged window on the mobile home. The subject, however, had two outstanding warrants. Case #070488771.
2. Mission/Bosworth 1:47 am - Robbery. Victim was walking in the area when an unknown male subject walking past her attempted to remove her purse. Case#090536407.

1. Lippard/Bosworth 4:55 pm - Theft. Victim stated she returned to her locked vehicle and noticed the car's stereo was missing. Case #090531695.
2. Monterey/Congo 7:03 am Stolen Vehicle
3. 10:25am Unit block of Wilder 10:25 am Recovered Vehicle
4. 400 block of Bosworth 11 am Stolen Vehicle

1. "Outstanding Stun Gun Robbery Arrest! The stun gun robberies first appeared last Thursday night in Glen Park. The suspects then robbed and stunned individuals in the Excelsior and Bernal Heights over the weekend and were captured by Ingleside Station plainclothes officers Chan and Brown at Felton and Bowdoin!'
2. Mission/Bosworth midnight - Unlicensed Driver Officer Chan stopped a driver that sped through a red light. Driver, who did not have a license, was cited and vehicle was towed. Case#090511114.
3. San Jose Ave/280 Overpass Robbery 52 min. after midnight - Officer Almaguer and Hom responded to robbery with a gun. Victim stated she and her friends were surrounded by three subjects. One of the subjects grabbed her purse and kicked victim in the stomach. Subject was trying to hold on to her  purse, so same subject pulled out a handgun and held it to the victim’s head. Officer’s put out a description of the vehicle used to flee the scene. Taraval officers located the vehicle and subjects involved. Subjects were arrested. Case#090511415.

1. 200 block of Surrey 10:30am - Recovered Stolen Vehicle;
2. “Unit Block” (?) of Surrey 11:20am - Recovered Stolen Vehicle
3. Bosworth/Lippard 5:16 pm- Stolen Vehicle Report

1. 900 block of Chenery St 9:15 am.- Warrant Service. Officer Najarro located an illegal camper inside Glen Canyon and questioned the 34 year old man. The man ran from Officer Najarro and hid in a backyard on the 900 block of Chenery Street. Officers surrounded the yard and the man surrendered. He was wanted on three local warrants with a bail in excess of $150,000. A charge of resisting arrest was added and the camper was booked into the County Jail. Case 090374649
2. 2500 block of Diamond St:  Fraud: victim lost her checkbook and a suspect attempted to pass one of the lost checks at a local business
3. 200 Mangels - Lost license plate.

1. 6:54 am Chenery & Castro Streets Robbery - A 74 year old Glen Park - woman was followed after using an ATM at Bosworth and Diamond Streets. On the 500 block of Chenery Street a robber grabbed her purse from her shoulder and made off with it. He ran to a red car and it drove away. Another robbery involving the same car and suspects occurred later near the Stonestown Mall. Taraval Station officers stopped the car on 19th Avenue. The victim from Glen Park and another  victim from 23rd and Noe Streets were brought to 19th Avenue to view the suspects. Three men from Richmond, CA were arrested on three counts of robbery. Case 090351562
2. Glen Canyon 12?35 pm - Possession of Narcotics. Officer Walsh responded on the call of a man exposing himself inside the park. He found the man, a 39 year old Pleasanton, CA resident, in the park. The man ran from Officer Walsh. Officer Gonzalez found the man running on Chenery Street and gave chase. The good officers caught the man nearby and arrested him for delaying their investigation. The man gave a false name but his true identity was determined. The man was charged with possession of methamphetamine, delaying an investigation, giving a false name, and an Alameda County misdemeanor warrant. As no witnesses  to the indecent exposure were found, the man was not charged with that offense.  Case 090359663
3. 100 block of Chenery St. - '94 Honda Civic recovered
4. 500 block of Joost Ave. - Auto burglary
5. 600 block of Congo St. - Auto burglary: video of suspect provided to police. Suspect described as a dark skinned male, 18 to 25 years old, wearing a gray beanie, dark jacket with a whit e hooded sweatshirt, and dark pants.

1. 100 block of Bemis St. - '91 Honda Prelude recovered (Contra Costa CHP case)
2. 600 block of Chenery St.- Officer Thompson arrested an 18 year old Mission District man for defacing a home with graffiti. Case 090328414  Top

1. 600 block of Chenery St.- '87 Honda Accord recovered (Emeryville PD case)
2. 500 block of Joost Ave. - '94 Honda Civic stolen

1. 800 block of Chenery St. - Ammunition surrendered at Ingleside Station
2. 200 block of Arbor St. - '91 Acura Integra recovered

1. Bosworth & Rousseau Streets 11:45 pm - Robbery. A 50-year old Mission Terrace woman came to Ingleside Station on March 23rd to report that she had been robbed on March 20th. The woman said that she walking on Bosworth Street when she was approached by three Hispanic men, one of whom knocked her to the ground. The woman said that she was knocked unconscious and awoke two hours later in a construction site. Her cell phone and keys were missing.
2. 200 block of Addison St. - Battery: suspect named. Victim's car stolen after first crime: '03 Honda Accord
3. Arlington St. - '02 Lexus ES300 recovered.

1. 30th & Mission Streets - Aided case: a 72 year old Mission District woman was knocked to the ground by passerby, she was taken to SFGH.
2. First block of Surrey St.- '95 Acura Legend stolen

1. Chenery & Elk Streets 11 pm -   Possession of Narcotics. A resident called the police to report that a man with a flashlight was peering into neighbors' driveways.  Officer Pereira and Officer Fung found the man nearby and arrested him for possessing methamphetamine. The 31 year old Tenderloin District resident was booked into the County Jail. Case 090221874
2. 200 block of Congo St. '94 Honda Accord stolen;
3. Cortland Ave. & Prentiss St.'99 Honda Accord recovered
4. 100 block of Richland Ave. - Vandalism to parked car: broken window
5. 100 block of Arbor St.- Stolen license plates
6. 300 block of Arbor St.- Threats- suspect known
7. 500 block of Chenery St.- Vandalism to building: graffiti

1. 600 block of Chenery St .-  Fraud: false checking account used to make purchase in February
2. Sussex & Mizpah Streets - '96 Honda Accord stolen  

1. 300 block of Arlington St. - Auto burglary
2. 2400 block of Diamond St. - '91 Saab 900S stolen
3. Diamond & Bosworth Streets - 52 year old Tenderloin District man admonished for soliciting near ATM and cited for possessing crack pipe.   Case  090184874
4. 500 block of Arlington St. 2 pm -   Burglary. Occurred between January 10th and February 19th. No forced entry found, suspects may have used a key.  Bedding taken.
5. 400 block of Arlington, member of Glen Park Patrol Steering Committee's car was vandalized for second time in two months.

1. First block of Chenery St. - '96 Saturn SL stolen
2.  First block of Chenery St. 3:15 pm - Burglary. Occurred between February 17th and February 18th. No forced entry found. Computer and monitor taken from school.

1. 1100 block of Bosworth St. 4:30 pm - Burglary Occurred between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Forced entry via back door. Jewelry taken
2. 1700 block of Diamond St. - 47 year old Glen Park man arrested on local misdemeanor warrant. Case 070871803
3. 200 block of Surrey St. - '95 Subaru stolen  Top

Jan. 30

1. First block of Chenery St.- Theft: construction strong box entered and tools taken
2. First block of Surrey St.- Fraud: false personation used to open credit account - suspect known

Jan 29

1. 100 block of Randall St., 5:06 pm - Burglary. A resident heard his building's front door open and close and investigated. He confronted a stranger taking a bicycle from his garage. The stranger took a suitcase from the garage and fled. The resident gave chase and neighbors took up the pursuit.  The burglar boarded a MUNI bus on Mission Street where Officer Suslow and posse arrested him. The thief, a 51 year old Potrero Hill man, was charged with burglary.  Case 090094944
2. 1900 block of Diamond St. - Theft from building: suspect unknown
3. 100 block of Conrad St. - '02 Dodge van stolen
4.  500 block of Congo St. - '00 Honda Civic recovered (Fairfield PD case)
5.  Mission & Randall Streets - Battery: suspects unknown

Jan. 26 - ADVISORY FROM POLICE: Ingleside Police District had enjoyed a fifty percent drop in car thefts during the last months of 2008. Today's report shows an increase in thefts, particularly Honda Accords from the mid-90's. If you own such a car, consider garaging it.

1. 100 block of Arbor St. 10 pm - Burglary - A woman returned to her home and found a window screen cut and saw a light go on in the house.  She knew that there should be no one in the house and so she called the police. The house was searched to no avail.
2. 100 block of Everson St. 11 am to 5 pm 6 - Burglary .Entry via outer door. Computers, telescopes, binoculars, and jewelry taken.

Jan. 22 - 2900 block of Diamond St. 3:10 pm - Robbery. A 32 year old Noe Valley man had his cell phone and ear pods snatched from his hands as he exited a MUNI bus. He fought for control of the items only to have the robber's accomplice knock him to the ground. The robbers were described as black males in their late teens wearing dark baggy clothing. The pair split up after the crime, one fleeing north on Diamond Street, the other running south.

Jan 20

1. 100 block of Lippard Ave. -  Disturbing the peace
2. Around 30 Arbor Circle this date - Car break-in in front of house. Car couldn't be stolen because it had a club like device on the clutch which is not visible from outside the car; however they damaged that device and a locksmith had to cut it off.

Jan. 15

1. Bemis and Roanoke - hit and run traffic, no injuries
2. At Miguel and Arlington after 10:30 pm sometime, car window smashed.  Neighbor reports this happens routinely every day or so.

Jan. 7 - 500 block of Laidley St.-  Two rifles surrendered to police  Top

Dec. 31 - About 5 pm three men were witnessed by a homeowner, attacking a woman on the sidewalk outside. The woman screamed loudly and apparently struggled not to be robbed or attacked. The attackers ran away and the victim walked on before the homeowner could come out to assist or get more details. This incident has not appeared on the form SFPD crime list.

Dec. 30

1. The evening before two neighbors noted new graffiti on a garbage can behind Buddies' Market (which will soon be painted out). About 3 pm on this day three apparently homeless individuals distracted Jennie Park at Buddies' Market while the others put a number of grocery items under coats and attempted to walk out without paying. One neighbor caught them before they exited the market and made them return it!
2. During the night, someone broke one of the picture glass windows at Glen Park Cleaners; owners remain unable to remove graffiti done about three months ago with acid, etching marks into both the newly broken glass and the other picture window.

 Dec. 23

1. 500 block of Chenery St. - Auto burglary
2. 500 block of Laidley St.- '99 Ford recovered

Dec. 19 - First block of Bemis St. - '94 Honda stolen

 Dec. 18 - 500 block of Congo St. -  Theft: tree stolen from sidewalk

Dec. 16 - 100 block of Hamerton Ave. - Theft from building: suspect known

Dec.15

1. First block of Moffit St.9 am - Shots Fired - Officer Massey investigated an incident involving damage to a home from shots fired and determined that the event occurred at about 2:30 am. He confronted a neighbor on the 100 block of Addison Street but the man denied any involvement.
2. 100 block of Arbor St. - Battery: suspect unknown
3. 100 block of Bosworth St. - Fraud: check cashing scheme.

Dec. 11 - 100 block Joost Ave. -  '88 Toyota recovered

Dec. 9

1. First block of Natick St., 1 to 9 am, Attempted burglary. Damage found to exterior lock of gate to home.
2. First block of Lippard Ave. - '87 Toyota recovered

Dec. 5

1. First block of Joost St. 5 pm - 6 am and 4 pm Burglary - Forced entry via kitchen window. DVD player, jewelry, and blank checks taken.
2. 400 block of Bosworth St. - 5:30 pm - Attempted burglary - Occurred between 6 am & 3 pm. Perpetrator gained entry to home's garage and attempted to kick in interior door. Damage found to exterior screen, too.

Dec. 2 - 300 block of Arbor St.- 27 year old Glen Park man arrested on warrant for failing to register as a sex offender.  Top

Nov. 25

1. Tuesday 300 block of Bosworth St. - Four detained and released during an auto burglary investigation
2. 500 block of Chenery St. -  Auto burglary
3. 100 block of Mangles Ave. - '95 Saturn recovered

 Nov 24 - Monday 300 block of Arlington St. - '03 Subaru recovered

Nov. 23 - Sunday-700 block of Chenery St. - Auto burglary

Nov. 22 at 3:22 pm in broad daylight, a young woman ripped a cell phone out of the hands of a lady standing at the bus stop at Diamond and Chenery and ran off with her accomplice.

Nov. 17 Monday - About 7:48 p.m. There was an explosion in the garage area of 108 Congo Street. Federal and state police are investigating and found contraband, mj, and fireworks.

Nov. 15

1. Saturday 700 block of Chenery St - Theft: bicycle
2. 100 block of Mangels Ave. - Fraud: theft by false pretenses

 Nov. 14

1. Friday 200 block of Arlington St. 6:40 pm - Possession of Narcotics. Police questioned a known criminal and associate; car was searched, both people were arrested for possession of methamphetamine. The 25 year old man's home was searched and more contraband was seized. His associate, a 24 year old Southern Heights woman, and he were booked on numerous charges.
2. Monterrey at Baden, about 1 am, man robbed. (reported by neighbor)

Nov. 12 - Weds. Circular & Joost Avenues 4:30 am - Sunnyside man walking to BART was robbed of belongings by three men; gun used.Nov. 6  - A man on a bike was attacked and pistol whipped about 2:55 am on Monterrey at Baden  Top

Oct. 28 - At 4:15 pm at Surrey and Van Buren Streets a 24-year old woman was pushed to the ground and struck by two men who took her purse and book bag.

Oct. 27th - At 5 pm at Diamond and Sussex, a 54-yr old woman was robbed by two young women and struck in the head when she struggled for her purse.

Oct. 12 - At about 11 pm a man on the bench at the bus stop by Glen Park Cleaners was beaten up and his wallet stolen by three young men. Police apparently responded but there is no crime report.A few weeks before that, about 8 pm a homeless man sitting outside of La Corneta was apparently attacked.  Police were seen responding, but there is no crime report.  Our Village was tagged with graffiti eight times overnight about Oct. 10.  Top