Robbery: March 28, 9:54p.m., 1800 Block of Irving Street
Three suspects entered a store with a diversion plan in place.
One suspect attempted to distract the victim, unsuccessfully, while
another entered from a storage area with several items.
When the victim questioned the suspects, the third suspect
claimed to have a gun, and all three fled.
Traffic Violation, False Evidence of Registration:
March 26, 2:09 p.m., Clearfield Drive and Sloat Boulevard
Officers were on patrol and observed a vehicle without front
plates. A computer query on the vehicle revealed the registration
had been expired since 2015 despite the vehicle displaying an
up-to-date registration tab. The driver was cited.
Shoplifting, Probation Violation, Possession of Burglary Tools:
March 24, 10:28 p.m., 3200 Block of 20th Avenue
The suspect entered a store with a duffle bag and filled it
with loot, but a loss prevention employee observed the act and
stopped the suspect before he left the store.
Officers responded to the scene and searched the suspect,
which revealed a cache of burglary tools and a methamphetamine
pipe containing black tar residue. The suspect was taken into
custody and booked.
Outstanding Search Warrant Executed:
March 23, 12:09 p.m. , Location undisclosed
In a previous incident, which was reported on Feb. 5, the victim
had slowly driven around a child who had just stepped into
the street when he was confronted by a sudden banging on his
vehicle by the suspect. The suspect approached the
victim while lifting up his shirt and taking out a firearm.
However, the suspect’s female acquaintance stopped the suspect
and they both left the scene. After further investigation,
officers were able to identify the suspect and a search warrant was
obtained to search his residence. The search revealed the hand
gun and the suspect was arrested.
Battery: March 21, 8:26 a.m., 800 Block of Ulloa Street
Officers responded to a report of a couple in a fight. The victim
told the suspect to leave her alone after they had been arguing
all day, but the suspect refused to leave and continued to
“grab and pull” at her. A witness attempted to help
the victim, but was punched by the suspect. The victim refused
to provide her name and both the victim and witness declined to
press charges. However, after further investigation, the suspect
was arrested.
Armed Robbery:
March 20, 8:36 p.m., 28th Avenue and Kirkham Street
After exiting a bus, the victim was approached by two suspects,
one of whom pointed a firearm at the victim while demanding his
property. Fearful for his safety, the victim
gave the suspects his valuables and the suspects immediately
fled the location.
Trespassing: March 20, 3:01 p.m.,
2300 Block of Noriega Street
Officers responded to a report of a suspect jumping into a back
yard that was adjacent to a Safeway store.
Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect, who was
still stuck in some trees, and cited him.
Assault: March 20, 10:59 a.m., 47th avenue and Moraga Street
The victim fell asleep on a stoop near his home after a night
out at the bars. He was awakened by the suspect, who asked
if he knew the owners of the house. The victim left the stoop,
but was further harassed, so he told the suspect to contact police
if he was concerned. instead, the suspect punched
the victim in the stomach and eyes, and continued to kick the
victim after he fell to the ground. The suspect then fled in an
unknown direction.
Assault, Hit and Run: March 18, 7:14 p.m., Lincoln Way and 30th Avenue
After a hit-and-run incident the victim confronted the suspect
about his driving ability. The suspect responded by
throwing a plastic cup at the victim’s vehicle and then rear ending
the vehicle. The suspect then drove straight at the victim, who
retreated due to the danger of the situation.
Officers were able to find and tow the vehicle, but were unable
to locate the suspect.
Robbery: March 15, 9:16 a.m. , 2500 Block of 38th Avenue
The victim was walking when the suspect, who was wearing a
black mask, got out of a vehicle and demanded his property.
When the victim tried to pull away, the suspect pulled out a
hand gun and pointed it at the him. The victim gave the suspect
his property and the suspect got back into the vehicle and fled.
Traffic Violation, Suspended Driver’s License:
March 15, 5:15 a.m., 39th Avenue and Taraval street
Officers observed a vehicle almost getting hit by a Muni
train due to the vehicle failing to stop at a posted stop sign.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and a computer check revealed
the driver’s license had been suspended. Further, the
driver had been previously cited for driving without a license.
The driver was cited again.
Robbery: March 13, 9:03 p.m. , 1400 Block of 23rd Avenue
The suspect pointed a hand gun at the victim, who had just
exited a Muni train, and demanded his property. The suspect
then fled on foot.
Driving while Intoxicated:
March 13, 11:51 p.m., 19th Avenue and Judah Street
An intoxicated driver drove his vehicle into several parked
vehicles. Officers arrived at the scene and conducted a field sobriety
test on the driver, which he failed. After further investigation,
the driver was arrested.
Burglary, Probation Violation, Methamphetamine Offense:
March 12, 3:49 p.m., 2200 Block of 45th Avenue
The suspect was trying to open a random garage door
when he was detained and searched.
Officers found a glass pipe commonly used to smoke
methamphetamine and a clear colored rock that was suspected
to be methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested.
Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft from a Person:
March 7, 2:55 p.m. , 23rd Avenue and Moraga Street
A retired police lieutenant detained the suspect, who was a juvenile.
The witness observed two suspects looking into several
parked vehicles, then saw one of them grab a phone from a nearby
victim. One suspect was successfully detained.
Upon questioning, the suspect stated he was on probation
for a previous robbery and would have been able to successfully
steal the victim’s phone and gotten away if his shoes were tied.
After further investigation, the suspect was cited.
Assault: March 6, 5:56 p.m., 500 Block of John Muir Drive
The victim exited a Muni vehicle and was nearly mowed
down by a rogue Uber driver. He yelled out at the driver and
flipped him off, which caused the driver to yell back in return.
The victim walked up to the suspect’s window, but the suspect
pepper sprayed the victim in the face and immediately
fled the location.
Robbery, Assault: March 5, 8:17 p.m., 1700 Block of Great Highway
The victim reportedly saw the suspect dumping a television
onto the streets in the area and confronted him. The suspect
started yelling at the victim and attempted to punch her twice,
but missed. The victim attempted to take pictures of the suspect with her
cell phone but the suspect grabbed the phone and threw it
over a fence as he fled the location. Responding officers located
the suspect and after further investigation, the suspect was arrested.
Warrant Arrest:
March 3, 7:42 a.m., 26th Avenue and Moraga Street
An unfamiliar person was sitting on a doorstep in the neighborhood
while looking through a bag. Responding officers located
the suspect and a records check revealed the suspect was previously
arrested for burglary and that there was an active warrant
out for her arrest. An arrest search warrant revealed
bolt cutters inside the suspect’s purse. After further investigation,
she was arrested.
Concealed Weapon:
March 2, 5:12 p.m., 34th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
Officers observed a person who resembled a suspect who
was at large for robbery, so they detained the suspect and observed
a sheath containing a knife sticking out of the suspect’s
shirt. Officers conducted an arrest search and seized another knife,
lap-top computer, several loose checks, multiple bank cards and
needles. The suspect was arrested.
Hot Prowl Burglary:
March 1, 11:56 a.m., Sloat Boulevard and 22nd Avenue
The victim was asleep in his room when he heard a burglar
enter. The suspect then climbed out through a kitchen window
before fleeing towards Stern Grove.
Responding officers successfully located and arrested the
suspect, who was hiding in the park.
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