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Notable Cases


On Tuesday, 09-24-19 at 8:37 p.m., Officer Maddison and Officer Jackson-Berrios were dispatched to the emergency room at Seton Hospital on a report of a heavily intoxicated male hitting a security guard. The hospital staff advised that the subject was unruly during his time at the hospital. The subject, a 38-year old San Francisco resident, was arrested for public intoxication. The security guard advised he was not, in fact, hit by the subject.

On Thursday, 09-26-19 at approximately 11:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the unit block of Monterey Drive on the report of a hit and run. The reporting party said the driver was intoxicated and fled the area. Approximately 11 minutes later, another party reported the same vehicle struck a parked vehicle on the 100 block of Edgemont Drive. The reporting party saw the vehicle park in a driveway on the 200 block of Higate Drive. Officer Chow and Sgt. Busalacchi arrived on scene and contacted the driver of the suspect vehicle. The driver, a 44-year old Daly City resident, was subsequently arrested for felony DUI with three or more prior convictions within 10 years, resisting arrest, and hit and run.

On Friday, 09-27-19 at 9:15 a.m., a 23-year old Daly City resident was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and for obstructing a peace officer. This occurred following a report of a suspicious subject on the 100 block of East Moltke Street.

On Friday, 09-27-19 at 5:52 p.m., Officer Haas was dispatched to the Chinese Hospital on Eastmoor Avenue on a report of a female subject with no apparent medical issues who was in the waiting room yelling at staff members. Officer Haas arrived, and after observing the subject was intoxicated, he placed the 33-year old Daly City resident under arrested for public intoxication.

On Friday, 09-27-19 at 7:24 p.m., Officer Todaro and other officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of Mission Street on a report of a male and female arguing, and that the male subject attempted to keep the female in his white Toyota Camry. Officer Todaro asked the male subject to step out of the vehicle, and the subject complied. Officer Todaro patted down the male and found a handle of a handgun sticking out of the waistband of his pants. The gun was a loaded 9 mm Smith and Wesson. The subject also had a plastic baggie with a substance believed to be methamphetamine. The officer placed the subject, a 37-year old San Francisco resident, under arrest for possession of a controlled substance while armed, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place, false imprisonment, and for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. The female, an 18-year old Reno resident, was unharmed.

On Saturday, 09-28-19 at approximately 12:39 a.m., a 36-year old Daly City resident was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.08% or higher after he was involved in a collision on the unit block of Garibaldi Street.

On Sunday, 09-29-19 at 2:44 a.m., subsequent to a traffic stop by Officer Fulmore at the corner of Menlo Avenue and Skyline Drive, a 37-year old Daly City resident was arrested for transportation of a controlled substance for sales, possession of a controlled substance for sales, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and delaying a peace officer in the performance of his/her duties.


Robberies

There were three robberies during the past week.

On Wednesday, 09-25-19 at 10:53 a.m., the U.S. Bank on Gellert Boulevard was robbed by a subject wearing a wig who passed a note and left in a silver Nissan Sentra after getting the money. Our alert Detective Clinkscales advised that he was traveling behind the suspect vehicle, and with the help of additional officers, the subject was taken into custody. After the bank employee positively identified the subject, officers placed the subject, a 49-year old Tarzana resident, under arrest for robbery. The subject gave a full confession and also confessed to another robbery in Millbrae.

On Wednesday, 09-25-19 at 1:20 p.m., Officer Farrar was dispatched to the unit block of Park Plaza Drive a report of a strong-arm robbery. The victim, a 28-year old Daly City resident, said she was walking between buildings on the 100 block of Park Plaza Drive when a subject on a bicycle rode up behind her on a mountain bike and took her cell phone (iPhone 6 plus) from her left rear pants pocket. The victim described the subject as a black male, 25-30 years old, 6’-0” with a slender build, wearing all black clothing and riding a dark colored bicycle with a red front rim.

On Friday, 09-27-19 at 4:40 p.m., Officer Gill was dispatched to the area of Dim Sum King Chinese Restaurant at Skyline Plaza on a report of a just-occurred robbery. The victim, a 77-year old Daly City resident, said she had just concluded a bank transaction at the East West bank when she was returning to her vehicle. The victim said as she sat down, she went to put her purse on the front passenger seat, and she felt someone try to tug her driver’s door open with her hand still on the handle. The victim said she quickly shut the door and locked it, and the she heard several loud “bangs” followed by one louder “bang” and the sound of glass shattering. The victim said she used her hands to cover her face and neck because she thought someone was shooting into her vehicle. The victim said as she did this, she saw a male figure reach into the shattered rear driver’s side window and take her Coach purse from the front passenger seat. The victim could not identify the suspect, but this investigation is continuing.


Residential Burglaries

There were no residential burglaries during the past week.


Commercial Burglaries

There was one commercial burglary during the past week.

On Sunday, 09-29-19 at approximately 12:54 p.m., two unknown suspects took over $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Victoria’s Secret store.


Vehicle Burglaries

There were twenty-one vehicle burglaries during the past week.

• Parking garage at 2051 Junipero Serra Boulevard—an auxiliary cable was taken from a 2017 Subaru Forester. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 09-24-19 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
• 500 block of South Hill Boulevard—unknown what was taken from a 2009 Honda Civic. The left front and right front windows were smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:29 p.m.
• Crocker Avenue/Rampart Way—unknown what was taken from a 2014 Ford Focus. A window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:34 p.m.
• 200 block of Alta Vista Way—a GPS was taken from a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The right front window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 between 9:21 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
• 500 block of South Hill Boulevard—unknown what was taken from a 2015 Mini Cooper. The left front and right front windows were smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:35 p.m.
• 500 block of South Hill Boulevard—unknown what was taken from a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The right front and left front windows were smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:40 p.m.
• Crocker Avenue/Rampart Way—a garage door opener and coin purse were taken from a 2017 Volvo V60. A window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:34 p.m.
• 100 block of Oakridge Drive—nothing was taken from a 2014 Toyota Camry. The right front window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:30 p.m.
• Caroline Way/Ardendale Drive—nothing was taken from a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The right front window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at an unknown time.
• Unit block of Alta Vista Way—the vehicle registration was taken from a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The left front and right front windows were smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:53 p.m.
• Unit block of Ardendale Drive—unknown what was taken from a 2018 Honda CRV. The left front window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at an unknown time.
• Unit block of Ardendale Drive—unknown what was taken from a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The left front, left rear and right rear windows were smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 11:00 p.m.
• Unit block of Ardendale Drive—unknown what was taken from a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The left front window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at an unknown time.
• Unit block of Ardendale Drive—nothing was taken from a 2008 Honda Passport. The left front and right front windows were smashed. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 09-25-19 and 12:00 a.m. on 09-26-19.
• Unit block of Ardendale Drive—nothing was taken from a 1999 Toyota Corolla. The left front window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at an unknown time.
• Roosevelt Avenue/Templeton Avenue—an Adidas backpack containing books was taken from a 2018 Toyota Corolla. Three windows were smashed. Occurred between 8:00 p.m. on 09-25-19 and 6:20 a.m. on 09-26-19.
• 200 block of Frankfort Street—a book bag containing a wallet, work shoes, and clothing was taken from the driver’s side floorboard of a 2009 Acura TI. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred between 11:20 p.m. on 09-25-19 and 8:20 a.m. on 09-26-19. **On-line report.
• 400 block of Eastmoor Avenue—a backpack containing miscellaneous items was taken from a 2015 Ford Focus. The rear window was smashed. Occurred on 09-29-19 between 2:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. **On-line report.
• Westlake Shopping Center parking lot near T-Mobile—a backpack containing a laptop was taken from a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 09-29-19 between 9:00 p.m. and 10:35 p.m. **On-line report.
• 800 block of Crocker Avenue—a Prada purse containing miscellaneous office items and personal paperwork was taken from a 2015 Nissan Altima. A window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 10:34 p.m.
• South Hill Boulevard/Crocker Avenue—nothing was taken from a 2013 Honda Accord. A window was smashed. Occurred on 09-25-19 at 11:56 p.m.



Stolen Vehicles

There were six vehicles stolen during the past week.

• 100 block of Vistamonte Avenue—a 2002 Toyota Tundra. Occurred on 09-25-19 between 3:40 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. **Recovered by the Santa Clara Co. S.O. on 09-28-19.
• Burlington Coat Factory—a 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350. Occurred on 09-26-19 between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. **Recovered by San Francisco P.D. on 09-29-19.
• Wilson Street/Mission Street—a 1989 Nissan Pathfinder. Occurred between 9:00 p.m. on 09-26-19 and 7:00 a.m. on 09-27-19.
• Unit block of Garibaldi Street—a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The key was left in the ignition. Occurred on 09-26-19 at 10:00 p.m.
• 800 block of King Drive—a 2006 Mistubishi Lancer. Occurred between 10:00 a.m. on 09-24-19 and 12:00 p.m. on 09-27-19.
• 1000 block of Schwerin Street—a 2014 Ford F250 van. Occurred on 09-27-19 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:55 p.m.


Miscellaneous

• There were 3 domestic disturbance cases reported
• There was 1 shoplifting incidents reported
• There were 11 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold
• There were 4 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported
• There were 7 arrests for public intoxication
• There was 1 hit and run collision reported
• There were 4 “boots” placed on cars for unpaid parking tickets


Scams/Other

Google “Support”

A 75-year old Daly City resident called a number purporting to be Google’s customer support and followed the agent’s instructions to go to the 7-Eleven store to buy a VISA debit card with which to buy computer protection software. The reporting party paid $149 cash for the card and gave the card information to the scammer who was on the phone with her. She reported this to Google as well.







Community Events/Information


San Mateo County Alert System (SMC)

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Nextdoor.com

Nextdoor.com is a free private social networking website for your neighborhood. This private network ensures that only those who live in your neighborhood can join; users must go through a verification process. Neighbors ask each other for business recommendations; help in locating missing pets; discuss relevant local government issues; or connect for other reasons. It is very easy to sign up. I like the fact that the site verifies users by addresses, and it won’t allow people to access to a neighborhood if they don’t live there. Please note: The City of Daly City and/or the Police Department cannot see what residents post—we are only allowed to post information. There is also a mobile application, or you can have it sent to your e-mail. Give it a try! www.nextdoor.com


Digital/Social Media

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If you have any suggestions or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your concern for our community. I appreciate you taking the time to read my bulletins. Your comments are always welcome!

**FYI, I will be going on vacation, so there will be no bulletins for a couple of weeks. The bulletins will resume sometime during the week of October 21-25, and I will make sure to include the information from September 30 forward. You can always go to our website to take a look at the crime mapping page, which is found here: https://dcpd.crimegraphics.com/2013/default.aspx


Thank you,

Diane McCarthy, Management Analyst (650) 746-8373 [email protected]