Full Notification

When I mention “the unit block” of a street, this means the incident occurred at an address anywhere between 1 and 99 of the street.


Notable Cases

On Thursday, 03-26-15 at 12:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to Hillside Avenue and Castle Street on a report of gunshots heard in the area. Officers canvassed the neighborhood for suspects, victims, witnesses and evidence and could not find anything.

On Friday, 03-27-15 at 12:49 a.m., Officer Kenneth Kim conducted a traffic stop in the area of Mission Street and Crocker Avenue. He asked the driver for his identification, and when the driver pulled his driver's license from his pants pocket, a small plastic baggie with a white powdery substance fell on top of his thigh. Officer Kim believed the baggie contained a controlled substance and asked the driver to hand the bag to him. The officer asked the driver what the substance inside the baggie was, and the driver said it was cocaine. A San Francisco Police officer came on scene to assist Officer Kim until a Daly City officer could arrive. Officer Kim asked the subject to step outside of his vehicle and asked if he had anything illegal on him. The subject denied having anything illegal. While conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, the officer found a box with 23 small plastic baggies with a white powdery substance inside, as well as money. The subject said he was delivering cocaine for a guy in San Francisco, and he was only doing this to supplement his income because he was a cashier. Officer Kim arrested the subject, a 25-year old Daly City resident, for possession of cocaine base for sale, transport and sale of a controlled substance, and transporting controlled substance between counties.

On Friday, 03-27-15 at 3:29 p.m., officers from the “Crime Suppression Unit” were on patrol on Mission Street and saw a subject whom our detectives believe committed a residential burglary on School Street earlier in the month. The subject quickly walked away from the person he was talking to when he saw the officers. The officers stopped him and asked if he had anything illegal on him. The subject, a 21-year old South San Francisco resident, said he had a small amount of marijuana and a knife in his backpack. The officers brought the subject back to the station and interviewed him regarding the burglary. The subject admitted to committing the crime. He was arrested for being in possession of a switch blade knife, residential burglary, gang enhancement, and conspiracy to commit a crime.

On Saturday, 03-28-15 at 7:41 p.m., Officer Ben Wagnon was on patrol in the area of Crocker Avenue and Rampart Way and saw a vehicle parked near the County Park entrance. Because it was dusk and the park was almost closing, the officer didn’t believe the persons in the vehicle were utilizing the park. Officer Wagnon contacted the driver and saw a pipe used to smoke methamphetamine on the floorboard between the driver’s legs. The officer asked the subject to step outside of the vehicle and asked if he could search the subject. The subject consented, and the officer found a clear small plastic baggie containing a white crystalline substance in the subject’s pants pocket. The subject spontaneously said, “That’s not mine”, as the officer removed it from his pants. Officer Shane Hart arrived to assist with the passenger, and he observed a pipe used to smoke methamphetamine on the floorboard of where he was seated. Officer Hart asked the subject if he could search him, and the subject consented. The officer also asked if there was anything illegal inside of his vehicle, and the subject said, “No”. When Officer Hart returned to the vehicle to pick up the pipe, he saw a small clear plastic baggie containing a white crystalline substance on the passenger seat where his subject was sitting. Officers arrested the subjects, 23 and 24 year old San Francisco residents, for possession of narcotics paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

On Saturday, 03-28-15, Officer Louis Jackson and Sergeant Jeff Tallerico took part in “Operation S.T.A.K.E." (Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement) which is a tobacco decoy enforcement detail in the cities of Millbrae, San Bruno, Daly City, Colma, and South San Francisco. The detail was initiated as a tool to stop the illegal sale of tobacco products to underage youths. The focus of the detail is to enforce the penal code which prohibits any person, firm, or corporation from selling, giving, or in any way furnishing to a minor, any tobacco product or paraphernalia when that person knows, or should have known, the minor's age given the circumstances. Officers sent an underage decoy in to numerous businesses to purchase cigarettes. Employees at four gas stations and one grocery store were issued citations to selling cigarettes to a minor.


Robberies

There were four robberies during the past week.

On Monday, 03-23-15 at 6:49 p.m., officers arrested a 23-year old San Francisco resident for robbery after stealing an 18-pack of beer and threatening a clerk at a market on the 6100 block of Mission Street.

On Wednesday, 03-25-15 at 4:30 p.m., a 16-year old Daly City resident took over $900 worth of purses at Macy’s and tried to leave the store without paying. When the security officer was attempting to detain the subject, the subject punched the officer twice in the face in an attempt to flee. The subject was arrested and transported to Hillcrest.

On Saturday, 03-28-15 at 3:06 a.m., a cab driver was robbed of money after dropping off two subjects in the 500 block of Clarinada Avenue. One of the subjects punched the cab driver as he was making change. They both fled the area. The investigation is continuing. The cab was equipped with a security camera, and we were able to obtain a photo of each subject. If you can assist in identifying the subjects, please call us at (650) 991-8119 and reference case #15-02822.

The first suspect is described as being Hispanic, approximately 6’, 180-190 pounds, light facial hair, brown hair, and brown eyes. The second suspect is described as being Hispanic, approximately 30 years old, approximately 5’5”, 150 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes.

On Saturday, 03-28-15 at 10:30 a.m., a 33-year old Daly City resident came to the police station to report that he was the victim of robbery via punches to the face and kicks to the abdomen by two unknown subjects the night before at 10:30 p.m. at the corner of Hillside Boulevard and Sylvan Street. The victim said he was walking in the area and saw two black male adults wearing all black with their faces covered who immediately punched him and took his wallet containing identification and money. This case has been assigned to the Investigations Division.


Residential Burglaries

There were three residential burglaries during the past week.

On Tuesday, 03-24-15 between 8:45 a.m. and 11:25 a.m., a residence on the unit block of Eastwood Avenue was burglarized. The suspect entered through a possibly unlocked side door. The victim confronted a Filipino male who was walking up the walkway, and the male walked away. The victim entered her residence and saw two more males in her hallway. They fled the in a gray SUV. The suspects were only described as black males, between 25-30 years of age, and between 5’6” and 5’7”. The suspects took jewelry, an iPhone, clothing, and a play station. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene but could not locate the suspects.

On Tuesday, 03-25-15 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., a residence on the unit block of Belmont Drive was burglarized. The suspect pried the front door to gain entry. The loss was a MacBook Pro laptop, a backpack containing computer accessories, and a jewelry box containing jewelry.

On Saturday, 03-28-15 between 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., an apartment on the 100 block of School Street was burglarized. The suspect gained entry via an unlocked window and took an iPad, cash, and jewelry.


Commercial Burglaries


There were three commercial burglaries during the past week.


On Monday, 03-23-15 at 4:16 p.m., two unknown subjects walked into the Sprint store on Gellert Boulevard, cut wires to two phones on display and left in a silver BMW that was reported stolen from San Francisco.

Between Sunday, 03-22-15 at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, 03-27-15 at 3:00 p.m., a storage locker on the 300 block of Lake Merced Boulevard was burglarized. An unknown suspect forced entry into the locker and took clothing.

On Sunday, 03-29-15, the Pho restaurant at Skyline Plaza was burglarized by an unknown subject who pried open the rear door and took a cash register. The burglar alarm was set off, and the suspect left. Officers found the cash register at the intersection of Westmoor Avenue and Southgate Drive.



Vehicle Burglaries

There were ten vehicle burglaries during the past week.

• Outback restaurant parking lot—two backpacks, one containing sunglasses, earphones, a sleeping bag, and a passport and another containing an iPad and an iPod Nano were taken from the rear floor board of a 2014 Nissan Altima. The left rear window was smashed. Occurred on 03-23-15 between 8:40 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
• IHOP restaurant parking lot—a backpack containing books and a speaker was taken from a 1993 Toyota Corolla. A window was smashed to gain entry. Occurred on 03-24-15 between 12:30 a.m. and 1:15 a.m.
• IHOP restaurant parking lot—miscellaneous tools were taken from a 1995 Honda Accord. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred at an unknown time before 1:15 a.m. on 03-24-15.
• IHOP restaurant parking lot—unknown property was taken from a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred at an unknown time before 1:15 a.m. on 03-24-15.
• Lake Merced Golf and Country Club—a gym bag containing clothing, toiletries and an iPad was taken from a 2010 Subaru Outback. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred on 03-24-15 between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• 860 Campus Drive parking garage—a passport and cosmetics were taken from a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 9:30 p.m. on 03-23-15 and 3:30 p.m. on 03-24-15.
• Serramonte Shopping Center near Macy’s—a handbag and bag were taken from the backseat of a 2013 Toyota Landcruiser. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred on 03-24-15 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:35 p.m.
• Unit block of Castillejo Drive—tools were taken from a 2004 Chevrolet van. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 03-26-15 at 7:05 p.m.
• Velasco Avenue and Schwerin Street—a table saw and a hand drill was taken from a 2001 Ford F150. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 03-26-15 between 3:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
• 400 block of Rio Verde Street—audio equipment and sunglasses were taken from a 2011 Infiniti QX56. Entry was made via an unknown means. Occurred between 10:30 p.m. on 03-26-15 and 7:00 a.m. on 03-27-15.




Stolen Vehicles

There were five vehicles stolen during the past week. All of them were recovered.

• 400 block of Talbert Street—a 1997 Honda Civic. Occurred between 9:30 p.m. on 03-25-15 and 7:45 a.m. on 03-26-15. **Recovered by the CHP on 03-27-15.
• Hoffman Street/Atlanta Street—a 1997 Honda Civic. Occurred between 7:30 p.m. on 03-26-15 and 6:38 a.m. on 03-27-15. **Recovered by the CHP on 03-31-15.
• 800 block of Campus Drive—a 2004 Honda Accord. Occurred between 8:10 p.m. on 03-26-15 and 8:00 p.m. on 03-27-15. **Recovered by the CHP on 03-28-15.
• Unit block of Dalerose Court—a 2014 Toyota Prius. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 03-27-15 and 2:00 a.m. on 03-28-15. **Recovered by San Francisco P.D. on 04-02-15.
• Mission Circle/Vendome Avenue—a 2007 Ford E350. Occurred between 8:30 a.m. on 03-29-15 and 6:30 a.m. on 03-30-15. **Recovered by San Francisco P.D. on 03-30-15.



Scams/Other

Nothing to report



Community Events


Spring Fun Day

The Department of Library and Recreation Services and the Daly City Host Lions Club is having their annual free Spring Fun Day Egg Hunt and Field Day on Saturday, April 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pollicita Gym and Field at 550 East Market Street. The hunt times are broken down by age groups: 12:00 pm—Pre-K, 12:30pm—Kinderkids, Grades 1 &2, 12:45 pm—Grades 3 & 4. This event is held rain or shine. In the event of poor weather, all activities will be moved inside the gym facility. Goodie bags will be given out at the end of the egg hunt. For more information, please call (650) 991-8001.


Free Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic

On the 4th Wednesday of every month through June, the Peninsula Humane Society and the SPCA is holding a free spay/neuter clinic at Pet Food Express at 6295 Mission Street. No dogs over 80 pounds, and no pets over 8 years old. This free service is valued at $400+ at a private vet hospital. The dates are: April 22, May 27 and June 24, and the time is 8:00-9:00 a.m.—first come, served. For questions, call (650) 340-7022, ext. 387.


13th Annual Family Literacy and Health Day

The Jefferson Elementary School District, along with the Daly City Partnership, PTA and PIAC, is holding their 13th annual Family Literacy and Healthy Day at the Susan B. Anthony School at 575 Abbot Avenue (near Hillside Boulevard) in Daly City on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Readers are Superheroes”, and this free event includes books, family activities, lunch and entertainment. Volunteers are needed. For more information, please contact the Partnership Office at (650) 992-2447 or email [email protected].




Daly City Host Lions Club Pasta Bingo

The Daly City Host Lion’s Club is having their annual Pasta Bingo event on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Doelger Café in Westlake Park. (101 Lake Merced Boulevard, Daly City). The cost is $20.00 per person (before April 13) and $25.00 per person after April 13. The cost includes dinner and ten bingo games with six cards per game. The prizes are donated, and there is no cash prize. Dinner is pasta, salad, bread, dessert and coffee. For additional information, please see this flyer or call (650) 755-9567 or email [email protected].


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