Central Station Newsletter San Francisco Police Department Special points of interest: JOIN SFPD Inside this issue: Captain’s Message 1-2 Halloween Safety Tips 3-4 Crimes of Note 5- 10 Career Opportunities 11 Community Calendar 12 Central District Map 13 Resource Information 14 Volume , Issue October 29, 2015 Captain Lazar’s Message Captain David Lazar Commanding Officer Central Station Recent Activities in the Central Today I was reflecting on the plans for Halloween this weekend. As we know, once we get through Halloween, the Holiday Season has arrived and this means wonderful events, generous giving and a beautiful scenery in the Central District. Sometimes this may also mean an increase in thefts such as auto burglaries, retail theft and personal theft. I will be spending time in Union Square this year primarily on duty working to make sure our visitors are safe. Of course, I will be Christmas shopping off duty as well. Robberies Just this afternoon, a woman was on the 100 block of Powell Street, in the middle of the day and with people on the street, when her cell phone was grabbed out of her hand. A couple of things to consider to reduce these crimes: 1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times 2. Do not use or display your electronic devices while in public (I often see people walking around with their cell phone in their hand). 3. Place your wallet in your front pocket and be aware of your valuables on the street. 4. Zip up and secure your purse and personal belongings. Keep your valuables in front of you. 5. If you are bumped into, immediately check to make sure you still have your wallet and valuables. Many times, this could be a person attempting to take valuables out of your pocket. 6. Call 911 if you witness a theft. Have a wonderful Halloween this weekend. Tomorrow, I will spend time with Dr. Dennis Chew and the children from Gordon J. Lau Elementary school as they perform their Halloween parade. Continues on page 2
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Central Station Newsletter
S a n F ra n c i s co Po l i ce
De p a rtme nt
Special points of interest:
JOIN SFPD
Inside this issue:
Captain’s Message 1-2
Halloween Safety Tips 3-4
Crimes of Note 5-
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Career Opportunities 11
Community Calendar 12
Central District Map 13
Resource Information 14
Volume , IssueOctober 29, 2015
Captain Lazar’s Message
Captain David Lazar
Commanding Officer Central Station
Recent Activities in the Central
Today I was reflecting on the plans for Halloween thisweekend. As we know, once we get through Halloween,the Holiday Season has arrived and this meanswonderful events, generous giving and a beautifulscenery in the Central District.
Sometimes this may also mean an increase in thefts suchas auto burglaries, retail theft and personal theft. I willbe spending time in Union Square this year primarily onduty working to make sure our visitors are safe. Ofcourse, I will be Christmas shopping off duty as well.
Robberies
Just this afternoon, a woman was on the 100 block of Powell Street, in the middleof the day and with people on the street, when her cell phone was grabbed out ofher hand.
A couple of things to consider to reduce these crimes:
1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times
2. Do not use or display your electronic devices while in public (I often see peoplewalking around with their cell phone in their hand).
3. Place your wallet in your front pocket and be aware of your valuables on thestreet.
4. Zip up and secure your purse and personal belongings. Keep your valuables infront of you.
5. If you are bumped into, immediately check to make sure you still have yourwallet and valuables. Many times, this could be a person attempting to takevaluables out of your pocket.
6. Call 911 if you witness a theft.
Have a wonderful Halloween this weekend. Tomorrow, I will spend time with Dr.Dennis Chew and the children from Gordon J. Lau Elementary school as theyperform their Halloween parade.
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I will be out on patrol and around the district on Halloween. Attached to today’s newsletter are somesafety tips for a safe and enjoyable Halloween.
Have a great weekend!
Captain David LazarCentral Station
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Crimes of Note
Definitions
Robbery – Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.
Assault – An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injuryon another person.
Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes
serious bodily injury.
*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact withanother person.
Aggravated Assault – Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than afirearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
Burglary – The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.
Grant Theft – Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property takenexceeds $950.
Petty Theft – Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.
10/22 10:20pm Robbery, With Force600 block of Hyde
Two unknown suspects stole the victim’s backpack while the victimwas intoxicated and on the ground.
10/22 11:40pm Robbery, With GunUnit block of Spear
The two suspects approached the victim, pointed a gun at thevictim and demanded the victim’s properties. Fearing for hissafety, the victim gave the suspects his wallet and cell phone.Arrests made.
10/25 11:05pm Robbery, With OtherWeaponPine/Front
Two unknown suspects approached the victim and one suspect hitthe victim with an unknown object. The other suspect forcefullypulled the victim’s backpack off her back and the suspects fledaway.
The suspect took a rose from a bucket in front of the shop. Theemployee confronted the suspect and the suspect punched thevictim in the face. Arrest made.
10/26 3:25pm Robbery, Bank1000 block of Stockton
An unknown suspect handed the teller a note and demandedmoney. Fearing for her safety, the teller gave the suspectmoney. The suspect fled away.
10/26 9:55pm Robbery, With ForceUnit block of Stockton
As the victim walked pass the two unknown suspects, one suspectgrabbed the victim’s cell phone from the victim’s hand, the othervictim punched the victim in the face. The suspects fled away.
10/26 10:30pm Robbery, Attempt, WithGun1100 block of Larkin
An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the victim’s abdomen andtried to take the victim’s laptop which the victim was holding. Astruggle ensued and the victim fell on top of the laptop. Thesuspect fled away.
10/26 10:30pm Robbery, With ForceMason/Green
An unknown suspect pulled the victim’s hair and forced the victimto the ground. The suspect forcefully pulled the victim’s backpackfrom the victim and fled away.
10/27 9:56am Robbery, With Force1400 block of Grant
The suspect bumped into the victim and the victim dropped hiscell phone. The suspect took the victim’s cell phone and punchedthe victim in the face. Arrest made.
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10/27 4:10pm Robbery, Attempt,With Force300 block of Pacific
The suspect opened the sliding door of a food truck andgrabbed the victim’s purse. The victim grabbed onto the purseand struggled with the suspect. The suspect released the purseand fled away.
10/27 11:15pm Robbery, With Force800 block of Jackson
An unknown suspect took the victim’s cell phone from the victim’shand and punched the victim in the face. The suspect fled away.
10/28 5:05am Robbery, Attempt,With Force400 block of Geary
The victim invited three unknown suspects to party in his hotelroom. The suspects left, but one returned and tried to take thevictim’s wallet. A struggle ensued and the suspect struck thevictim in the head with an unknown object. The suspect fledaway.
10/28 4:04pm Robbery, Commercial,With Force100 block of Powell
Three unknown suspects entered the store and stole clothing.Security stopped one suspect outside of the store, but a secondsuspect struck the security on the head and the suspects fledaway.
Two unknown suspects approached the victim aggressively after averbal argument. The victim punched one of the suspects and theother pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the thigh. The suspectsfled away.
10/23 6:55pm Battery200 block of Sutter
The suspect was told to leave the store, but refused. The suspectspat at the employee and fled away. Citation issued.
10/26 10:07am BatteryUnit block of NewMontgomery
The suspect was told to leave the store, but refused. The suspectspat at two employees and fled away. The suspect also had anoutstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect entered the store and stole a pack of beer. The suspectwas stopped by store employees outside of the store. Citationissued.
10/22 11:30am Theft, From LockedVehicle1300 block of Larkin
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole eyeglasses.
10/22 12:45pm Theft, From LockedVehicleLombard/Leavenworth
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window andstole a camera, tablet, credit cards and glasses.
10/22 2:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleTaylor/Bay
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole dental supplies and sunglasses.
10/22 3:40pm Theft, From LockedVehicleLeavenworth/Lombard
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a backpack, containing clothing and souvenirs.
10/22 5:45pm Theft, From PersonJefferson/Taylor
Two unknown suspects gave the victim a CD and asked for adonation. The victim took out his wallet to show the suspects he hadno money, the suspects reached in and took Japanese currencyfrom his wallet.
10/22 7:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle900 block of NorthPoint
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole passports, cell phones and medication.
10/22 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleWashington/Drumm
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole abackpack, containing a laptop, tablet and camera.
10/22 10:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleBeach/Hyde
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole asuitcase, laptop bag and purse.
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10/22 11:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle1000 block ofLeavenworth
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a luggage, passport, shelf unit, kitchen ware and cleaningsupplies.
10/23 10:15am Theft, Bicycle400 block ofStockton
An unknown suspect cut the cable lock used to lock a bicycle to abike rack and stole the bicycle.
10/23 12:48pm Theft, From LockedVehicleNorth Point/Mason
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a backpack, containing a cell phone, medications, money andtoiletries.
10/23 1:15pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePier 23
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a laptop, tablet and credit card.
10/23 3:32pm Theft, From PersonPier 43 ½
Three unknown suspects approached the victim and tried to sell thevictim CDs. The victim pulled out an envelope with money to buy aCD, but one of the suspects grabbed the envelope out of thevictim’s hand and the suspects fled away.
The suspect entered the store and stole clothing, chocolates and amake-up sampler. The suspect was stopped by security outside ofthe store. Citation issued.
10/27 6:15pm Theft, VehicleColumbus/Francisco
Stolen vehicle.
10/27 7:48pm Theft, Shoplifting200 block of Grant
The suspect entered the store and stole cologne. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
10/27 11:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle300 block of Bay
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window andstole a GPS.
10/28 8:00am Theft, VehicleMarket/Main
Stolen vehicle.
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10/28 11:00am Theft, Bicycle200 block of Grant
The suspects stole the victim’s bicycle that was locked to a pole.Arrest made.
The suspect rang the victim’s doorbell and asked to use therestroom. The victim told the suspect no, but the suspect returnedand rang the doorbell again. A computer check shows the suspecthad an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
10/25 6:33pm Burglary,Commercial400 block of Pacific
The suspect entered through the employee entrance and into theemployee locker room. The suspect stole backpacks and pursesfrom unlocked lockers. Arrest made.
10/28 11:02pm Burglary, Hot Prowl1000 block ofWashington
An unknown suspect shattered the small window on the door andunlocked the deadbolt of the door. One of the residences openedthe room door and the suspect fled away.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDER
Community Meeting Location:
North Beach Library
850 Columbus Avenue
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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New Central Police District MapThe CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with TheEmbarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (includingboth sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van NessAve. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) toa point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of theMunicipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.intersects with The Embarcadero.
North Beach Beat: 315-2400 – Officers Kevin Worrell, RayPascua, Mark Alvarez & John Torrise
Ping Yuen: 315-2400 – Officers Mark Milligan,Reginald Pena, Minh Du & FerdinandDimapasoc
We, the members of the SanFrancisco Police Department, arecommitted to excellence in lawenforcement and are dedicated to thepeople, traditions and diversity of ourCity. In order to protect life andproperty, prevent crime and reduce thefear of crime, we will provide servicewith understanding, response withcompassion, performance withintegrity and law enforcement withvision.
