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

**This bulletin contains two weeks of information.

On Monday, 11-02-15 at 8:12 p.m., three male suspects entered the AT&T Mobility store on Gellert Boulevard and stole 10 display phones. They were last seen running towards the Bed Bath and Beyond store. One of the suspects dropped his own cell phone at the scene. Investigators were able to determine the owner of the phone and three days later, they arrested a 24-year old San Francisco resident who only admitted to taking two of the phones. The suspect denied being in the company of two other subjects.

On Monday, 11-02-15 at 9:58 pm., officers were dispatched to the Carlitos Club on Mission Street on a report of a disturbance. The reporting party said two males were causing a disturbance inside the bar and gave a description of the suspects. Officers made contact with one subject, a 24-year old San Francisco resident, who said he wasn’t at the bar. Officers asked the subject if he had any identification on him, and he said, “No go ahead and check”. Officers found another subject’s wallet in his pocket. The subject was subsequently arrested for identity theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Friday, 11-06-15 at 12:53 p.m., a 34-year old Daly City resident reported that he was a victim of a brandishing of a gun by an unknown suspect in a red Chevrolet Camaro with a black top on northbound highway 35 at Westmoor Avenue. The victim said he saw the driver driving recklessly at a high rate of speed. The victim said when they were stopped at the stoplight, he yelled out to the driver that he could have caused an accident. The suspect in the Camaro said, “What?” and pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at him. When the light turned green, the driver drove north on highway 35. The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his 30’s with short, almost bald hair.

On Friday, 11-06-14 at 7:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Sizzler restaurant parking lot on a report of a brandishing via knife. A 27-year old San Bruno resident said he and his girlfriend were parking in the lot, and he observed a male and a female standing behind their vehicle in the spot next to them. The victim asked the male if something was wrong, and the suspect began talking back to him. The victim said the subject, described as a Filipino male in his 30’s wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans, had a knife in his hand and said, “You’re lucky”. The victim took a photo of the suspect’s vehicle. This investigation is continuing. The victim was unharmed.

On Saturday, 11-07-15 at 8:47 p.m., Officer Kenneth Kim conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Geneva Avenue and Rio Verde Street. The driver, a 32-year old Hayward resident, told the officer his license was suspended and he was on probation. Officer Angelo Hamilton arrived at the scene to assist. Officers asked the driver if it was okay to search him and if there was anything illegal inside the vehicle. The subject consented to a search. Inside the console, Officer Kim found a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine. He also found a small a small box and found 22 counterfeit $100 bills. The officers also found an altered driver’s license printout belonging to someone else. The subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting to pass counterfeit Federal Reserve notes, and for identity theft.

On Saturday, 11-07-15 at 10:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the empty lot at 90th Street and Sullivan Avenue on the report of a subject inside on the lot “setting up a hut”. The officers found a 30-year old subject who was under the influence of a controlled substance and said the owner gave him permission to be there. The subject’s story changed many times, and he was subsequently arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of heroin.

On Sunday, 11-08-15 at 12:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Mission Street and John Daly Boulevard on a report of a physical domestic dispute between a male and a female, which possibly involved the male having a firearm. The reporting party said he was walking to his vehicle with a tray of food in his hands when he saw a male subject grab a female by her shoulders and shook her. He then saw the male slap her cheek with his open hand. The reporting party commented aloud, which got the suspect’s attention. The reporting party said the suspect gave him a dirty look, positioned his body in a manner that led him to believe he wanted to fight, and then slapped the tray of food out of his hands. The female then pulled at the suspect’s arm and told him to go. The reporting party said as the subjects walked away, the suspect suddenly stopped and pointed a small silver firearm directly at him without saying anything. The female again pulled at the suspect, and they fled on foot. Officers were unable to locate the subjects.

On Sunday, 11-08-15 at 4:23 p.m.., Officer Jamal Williams and Officer Karen Douglas were dispatched to the 400 block of Rio Verde Street on a report of a female, possibly intoxicated, loitering in the area. Officers contacted the subject who said she was waiting for her son. Officers smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the female and asked her if she had anything illegal on her. The subject said she was involved in fraud and identity theft 20 years ago and had been on parole for it. Officers searched the subject’s bag and found two clear glass pipes used to smoke controlled substances. In the subject’s pants pocket, officers found a small baggie containing a white crystalline substance in it. Officers also found two credit cards not belonging to the subject. The subject said they belonged to her friend, but that she didn’t know the friend’s name. The subject, a 58-year old San Francisco resident, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of lost or stolen property.

On Sunday, 11-08-15 at 10:05 p.m., Officer Kenneth Kim was dispatched to the 400 block of Talbert Street on a report of a subject starting a small fire. The officer saw a subject walking away from a brush fire in the alleyway. The officer put out the small fire with a fire extinguisher and arrested the 46-year old Daly City resident for arson.

On Thursday, 11-12-15 at 1:44 a.m., Officer Bonnie Shiu was on patrol in the area of Lake Merced Boulevard and Bel Mar Avenue and saw a vehicle positioned in the middle of the roadway on Lake Merced Boulevard with the hazard lights flashing, the driver’s side door opened and the hood propped. Officer Shiu noted there were no occupants, the engine was running, and the driver’s side airbag was deployed. A short time later, a male subject approached the officer and said the vehicle belonged to him and that he spilled coffee on himself and took his eyes off the road. Officer Shiu asked where the vehicle was that he hit, and the subject said the car was further down the street. Other officers located three parked vehicles that were damaged. A witness heard a loud bang and saw the subject get out of his car and get back in and drive away. The officer asked the subject why he drove away, and he said he wanted to see if his vehicle worked. The subject’s eyes were bloodshot, and the officer asked if he had consumed any alcoholic beverages. The subject at first said he didn’t, however he later admitted to drinking a couple of beers. Officer Shiu placed the subject, a 23-year old South San Francisco resident, under arrest for hit and run and for driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs. (The subject admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the evening.)

On Thursday, 11-12-15 at 8:06 p.m., Officer Steve Woelkers and Officer Nick Ottoboni were on patrol in the parking lot of Mission Plaza and walked into the Jollibee restaurant. As they entered the restaurant, they saw a subject who they recognized from a previous arrest walk to the restroom. Officers learned the subject had an outstanding $50,000 warrant, and they waited for the subject to exit the restroom to place him under arrest. There was an employee cleaning the restroom when the subject exited the restroom. After arresting the subject, one officer returned to the restroom to see if the subject discarded anything. The employee who was cleaning the restroom told the officer he knew what the officer was looking for, escorted him to the storage room and presented him with a two plastic baggies containing a white crystalline substance. The subject, a 28-year old Daly City resident, said he knew he had a warrant and didn’t want to get caught with the drugs. He was arrested for the warrant, possession of a controlled substance for sale and for a probation violation.

On Friday, 11-14-15 at 12:19 p.m., Officer Victor Cabatic and Officer Dave Farrar were on patrol in the 700 block of Gellert Boulevard and noticed a subject sitting in vehicle that was obstructing a bus stop. Due to the recent residential burglaries in the area, officers contacted the subject. The subject, a 40-year old San Francisco resident, said he was dropping off his daughter at the house near where he was parked. Officers determined the subject had an outstanding warrant for being under the influence of drugs and arrested him for the warrant. In searching the subject’s vehicle, officers found a black bag containing several bags of methamphetamine which appeared to be packaged for sale. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and for the warrant.


Robberies

There were four robberies during the past two weeks.

On Sunday, 11-08-15 at approximately 6:50 a.m., a 24-year old Daly City resident was the victim of a strong armed robbery by an unknown subject who grabbed his shoulder with one hand and forcibly took his handbag with the other. This occurred at the intersection of West Market Street and Werner Avenue. The victim described the suspect as a black male in his mid-30’s, 6’00 tall, 200 pounds, wearing all black clothing. The victim was unharmed.

On Saturday, 11-14-15 at 4:34 p.m., a 41-year old San Francisco resident was arrested for robbery and two misdemeanor warrants after stealing socks from TJ Maxx. Loss prevention officers tried to stop the subject, and he pulled the bag away with the merchandise before returning to the store.

On Thursday, 11-12-15 at approximately 11:12 p.m., an unknown subject, described as a black male wearing a beanie with a face mask covering the bottom half of his face and ski goggles covering his eyes, entered through the employee/service door of the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on Geneva Avenue and asked an employee if she was the manager. The employee said she did not have access to the safe and showed the suspect empty cash drawers. The suspect was not able to gain access to the safe and fled toward an unknown location.

On Sunday, 11-15-15 at 1:31 p.m., an employee of the Target store was the victim of second degree robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime by two runaway juveniles from Nevada County who tried to flee after taking merchandise. Both subjects were arrested.


Residential Burglaries

There were two residential burglaries during the past two weeks.

On Friday, 11-06-15 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., a residence on the 100 block of Wilshire Avenue was burglarized by an unknown subject who pried the front door. The loss was jewelry.

On Monday, 11-09-15 between 7:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., a residence on Beachside Court was burglarized. The victim left a house key in an envelope at the front door and suspects someone of using the key to enter the residence. The victim is still compiling a list of items taken which includes jewelry.


Commercial Burglaries

There was one commercial burglary during the past two weeks.

On Monday, 11-05-15 at approximately 1:28 p.m., an unknown subject took a tote bag hanging in the hot tub area of the 24 Hour Fitness facility. The loss was a wallet containing identification, credit cards, currency and a cell phone. The investigation is continuing.


Vehicle Burglaries

There were five vehicle burglaries during the past two weeks.

• 400 block of Vista Grande Avenue—a purse containing credit cards was taken from a 2009 Toyota Sienna. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred on 11-04-15 between 1:00 p.m. and 1:50 p.m.
• 699 Serramonte Boulevard (parking lot)—a backpack containing clothes, cosmetics, and keys was taken from a 2016 Toyota Yaris. The rear window was smashed. Occurred on 11-07-15 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Unknown block of Poncetta Drive—a watch, blanket, and paper towels was taken from a 2015 Nissan Versa. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 11:30 p.m. on 11-11-15 and 4:30 a.m. on 11-12-15. **On-line report.
• Serramonte Shopping Center parking lot (Near Dick’s Sporting Goods)—two backpacks, a stereo, blue tooth speaker, miscellaneous books, toiletries, tennis shoes, and water bottles were taken from a 2004 Honda Civic. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 11-09-15 between 7:00 p.m. and 11:57 p.m.
• Walgreens parking lot on Mission Street—a backpack containing a laptop, tablet, Buddha statue, a carton of cigarettes, and flip flops was taken from a 2016 Dodge Charger. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred on 11-11-15 between 8:06 a.m. and 9:21 a.m.



Stolen Vehicles

There were two vehicles stolen during the past two weeks.

• 200 block of Cerro Drive—a 2007 Honda Civic. Occurred between 10:00 p.m. on 11-11-15 and 7:40 a.m. on 11-12-15.
• Unit block of Westfield Avenue—a 1997 Nissan Altima. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 11-12-15 and 7:00 a.m. on 11-13-15.


Miscellaneous

• 24 people were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license
• There were 4 hit and run crashes
• There were 3 recovered stolen vehicles
• There were 12 cases involving involuntary psychiatric holds
• We responded 16 domestic disturbance cases
• We made 10 warrant arrests

Scams/Other

Nothing to report.


Community Events


Holiday Help for Qualifying Seniors, Adults and Families in Low-Income or Financial Hardship Situations (October 5th through November 25th)

The Daly City Community Service Center is accepting applications between October 5th and November 25th. To apply, you must provide current income verification for all household members 18 years and older, current rent receipt, proof of residence in Daly City, Colma or Broadmoor, verification of children’s birth certificate, passport or immunization record. The center is located at 350-90th Street (first floor), and their telephone number is (650) 991-8007.


Daly City Public Library Offers Food for Fines Program for Patrons

The Daly City Public Library is participating in the 2015 Food for Fines Program from November 16 through December 31, 2015. Under this program, patrons can “pay off” their accrued fines for overdue library materials by making a donation of non-perishable food items.

The Daly City Public Library has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, San Mateo County Library, Redwood City Library, San Mateo Public Library and South San Francisco Public Library to offer this simple amnesty program to allow patrons to “pay off” library fines by donating food to those in need. Patrons can give to the community and get their library record back in good standing at the same time.

Combined efforts last year resulted in a collection of 35,252 pounds of food and 5,475 library accounts cleared. Second Harvest Food Bank estimated that 25 pounds of food will feed one family for a week. Food is provided free of charge to 326 local non-profit agencies at more than 700 sites, including pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and after-school programs.

Monetary donations can be made directly by visiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties at www.shfb.org.


The “Daly Wire,” a monthly electronic newsletter

In an effort to expand the City’s communications efforts, the City of Daly City has launched a monthly electronic newsletter - the “Daly Wire.” Each issue will feature a range of important topics including events, exploring services and programs, highlighting projects, and providing helpful tips and news. Don’t miss out on all that’s happening in Daly City – please subscribe by visiting www.dalycity.org/dalywire


Nextdoor.com

This is a free private social network for you, your neighbors and your community which allows you to talk to your neighbors on line. This, in turn, People use Nextdoor for many reasons: to quickly get the word out about crimes in the area, organize a Neighborhood Watch Group, track down a trustworthy babysitter, find referrals for businesses, looking for lost pets, finding new homes for unwanted items (furniture, bicycles, etc.), and many other reasons. It is very easy to sign up, and 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 actually live there. There is a mobile application, or you can have it sent to your email. Give it a try! www.nextdoor.com


Digital/Social Media

Please “like” us on Facebook if you would like to see updates and photos about the Police Department. Our handle on Twitter is @DalyCityPD, if you would like to follow us.

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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 appreciated!



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

Our Anonymous Tip Line is (650) 873-2467 (873-AIMS).