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 Tuesday, 11-17-15 at 3:10 p.m., three teenage girls were the victims of an indecent exposure by an unknown male while they were walking on the unit block of Alpine Avenue. The suspect was described as a White or Hispanic male in his late 20’s or early 30’s with short hair and was wearing a white short sleeved shirt and gray sweat pants. This investigation is continuing.

On Friday, 11-20-15 at 1:57 a.m., Officer Christian Poteat contacted a subject who was seated on the bus bench near the corner of Mission Street and Evergreen Avenue. The officer said the subject appeared to be young and was possibly violating curfew hours. The subject gave the officer a false name, and the officer found identification and credit cards not belonging to him in his possession. The subject, a 25-year old Daly City resident, was arrested for identity theft and resisting/obstructing or delaying a peace officer.

On Friday, 11-20-15 at 7:44 a.m., Officer Janet Cordellos was on patrol in the area of East Market Street and Third Avenue and saw a subject seated with his head down in the driver’s of a parked pick-up truck. The occupant of the truck did not have his license or identification with him and told the officer he was not on probation or parole. Our dispatchers advised the officer the subject, a 35-year old San Francisco resident, was on probation for transportation/sale/ distribution of narcotics and for possession of hypodermic needles. One of the conditions of the subject’s probation was “search and seizure.” The officer asked the subject if he had anything illegal on him, and he said he had a little bit of methamphetamine in his pants pocket, as well as a glass pipe and a needle. The subject was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (heroin and hydrocodone tablets), possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic needles.

On Saturday, 11-21-15 at 10:35 p.m., a neighbor at Parkwood Drive and Fairway Drive reported hearing a female screaming and saw a male grabbing the female. Both subjects were intoxicated and were transported to the Daly City police station. The male subject, a 31-year old Daly City resident, resisted the officer’s attempts to be placed in handcuffs. His probation officer was contacted, and he placed a “probation hold” on him. The female subject, a 21-year old South San Francisco resident, was arrested for public intoxication. The male subject was arrested for battery on a spouse, resisting arrest, and public intoxication.


Robberies

There was one robbery during the past week.

On Tuesday, 11-17-15 at 7:50 p.m., a 24-year old Daly City resident reported being the victim of an armed robbery by an unknown suspect who approached him from the back and hit him in the head with an unknown object. This occurred on the unit block of Eastlake Avenue. The victim said the suspect took a wallet, Mexican identification cards and cash. The unknown suspect was last seen running across Mission Street towards Westlake Avenue. The victim sustained a laceration to his forehead and required liquid stitches. This investigation is continuing.


Residential Burglaries

There were four residential burglaries during the past week.

On Monday, 11-16-15 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:55 p.m., a residence on the unit block of Dorchester Drive was burglarized. The suspect(s) entered the residence via prying open a rear door and ransacked the lower unit bedrooms. The property taken consisted of miscellaneous jewelry, cash, a camera, and camera accessories.

Between Wednesday, 11-18-15 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, 11-19-15 at 5:30 p.m., a residence on the 300 block of Alta Loma Avenue was burglarized. The unknown suspect(s) pried the front door to gain entry. The loss is to be determined.

On Friday, 11-20-15 between 7:50 a.m. and 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect entered a residence on the unit block of Wavecrest Drive by smashing the bedroom window. The suspect(s) took miscellaneous jewelry and property.

Between Wednesday, 11-18-15 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 11-21-15 at 1:00 p.m., a residence on the 800 block of North Mayfair Avenue was burglarized by a suspect who kicked open the front door. The property taken consisted of electronics, jewelry and a painting.


Commercial Burglaries

There were no commercial burglaries during the past week.


Vehicle Burglaries

There were seven vehicle burglaries during the past week and an attempted auto burglary.

• South Parkview Avenue/Willits Street—power and hand tools were taken from the utility box of a 2001 Chevrolet truck. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 8:00 p.m. on 11-13-15 and 8:00 a.m. on 11-16-15.
• Carport on the 100 block of Crestwood Drive—clothing, paperwork and a GPS unit was taken from a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 11-17-15 between 12:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.
• Unit block of Kent Court—registration and insurance paperwork was taken from a 1996 Honda Accord. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred on 11-17-15 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
• Lowell Street/Bellevue Avenue—power tools were taken from the storage compartment of a 1998 Chevrolet 350. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 8:30 p.m. on 11-17-15 and 9:00 a.m. on 11-18-15.
• 92nd Street/Sullivan Avenue—shoes, a jacket and a cell phone were taken from a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The right rear wing window was smashed. Occurred between 7:00 p.m. on 11-19-15 and 11:45 a.m. on 11-20-15.
• Cow Palace parking lot—a purse, iPad, blanket, jacket and a stroller was taken from a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred sometime on 11-20-15. **On-line report.
• Carport on the unit block of Coronado Avenue—loose change was taken from a 2007 Toyota Camry. Entry made via use of a coat hanger. Occurred on 11-21-15 between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• 1200 block of Edgeworth Avenue—an off-duty sheriff’s deputy saw a subject trying handles to multiple vehicles and confronted the subject who ran away. Nothing was taken. Occurred on 11-17-15 at 10:23 p.m.


Stolen Vehicles

There were six vehicles stolen during the past week. Three were on the same block, and four were recovered.

• 100 block of Palisades Drive—a 1993 Acura Legend. Occurred on 11-16-15 at 6:00 a.m. *the vehicle was located on the unit block of Fernwood Avenue about 15 minutes later.
• Serramonte Shopping Center parking lot (near Macy’s)—a 1995 Honda del Sol. Occurred on 11-18-15 between 1:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
• 300 block of South Hill Drive—a 2015 Toyota Corolla. Occurred on 11-18-15 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:33 p.m. **Recovered by San Francisco P.D. on 11-18-15.
• 300 block of Bayridge Drive—a 1995 Honda Accord. Occurred between 3:30 p.m. on 11-20-15 and 6:30 a.m. on 11-21-15. **the vehicle was recovered a few hours later at Bayridge Drive and Oriente Street.
• 200 block of Bayridge Drive—a 1994 Honda Accord. Occurred between 10:30 p.m. on 11-20-15 and 2:30 a.m. on 11-21-15.
• 200 block of Bayridge Drive—a 1995 Honda del Sol. Occurred between 3:00 p.m. on 11-20-15 and 12:55 p.m. on 11-21-15. **the vehicle was recovered shortly after up the block.


Miscellaneous

• 10 people were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license
• There were 4 hit and run crashes
• There were 5 recovered stolen vehicles
• There were 13 cases involving involuntary psychiatric holds
• We responded 4 domestic disturbance cases
• We made 8 warrant arrests

Scams/Other

Leather Jacket Scam

This hasn’t happened lately in Daly City, but I thought I’d mention it. Last week, a shopper was approached by an individual asking for directions in the in the Safeway parking lot in Campbell. The conversation took a turn when the individual started talking about working for the Italian designer, Emporio Armani. He then presented the shopper with a business card and said he was returning to Italy but didn’t want to pay taxes on several expensive leather jackets he still had. The shopper felt uneasy and didn’t take the individual up on his offer. In this scam that has happened in other areas of the U.S., the person offers the victim an incredible deal on jackets and will go so far as to follow the victim to an ATM to get cash in exchange for the luxury merchandise. Later the victim finds out that the items are not even real leather. The suspect in Campbell P.D.’s case is described as a white male in his mid-30’s, 5’8”, with short light colored hair. He is described as being very personable and spoke with a thick Italian accent. This suspect was seen driving a new model 4-door black Jeep. Please do not accept any offers from people selling items in parking lots. The deals are too good to be true.


Community Events

City Offices to close on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving Holiday

City offices, libraries, and community centers will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Parking enforcement to accommodate street sweeping will be suspended for the two-day holiday. Street sweeping and parking enforcement for street sweeping will resume on Monday, November 30, 2015. Garbage and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule.

The Daly City Police and Fire Departments will remain open throughout the holiday weekend. To report an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Call (650) 991-8119 to report non-emergencies to the Daly City Police Department.


Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

San Mateo County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) free of charge on Saturday, December 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. only by appointment. Residents are required to schedule an appointment at San Mateo County’s HHW program on line at www.smchealth.org/hhw or to call (650) 363-4718 and select option 3. You will be given the drop off location after you make your appointment.

Accepted items include acids/bases, aerosol cans, automotive supplies (car batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid), cleaning products, fertilizers, pesticides, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights (compact and tubes), paint, inks, and photo chemicals. No radioactive, explosive, medical or commercial waste is allowed. All waste collected is reused, recycled, or stabilized for proper disposal.

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!

I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. Please take a moment to embrace your loved ones and reflect upon the simple things in life. All we have is all we really need!

Thank you for taking the time to read my bulletins. Your comments are always appreciated!



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

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