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, 12-22-15 at 8:30 a.m., an employee at the Uniqlo store at the Serramonte Shopping Center flagged down an officer regarding a theft that just occurred. The employee said a customer tried to use a credit card to purchase items, but the card didn’t work. The customer told the employee he was just going to take the items and fled the store. With the help of the Serramonte Center security, the subject was detained and was positively identified by the employee. Subsequent to the suspect’s arrest, the officer took an inventory of the suspect’s belongings and found a payroll check from Walnut Creek Honda belonging to someone else. The subject said it was his friend’s check. Officers called the owner of the check, and the owner said he put the check under his keyboard after remotely “depositing” it into his bank. Our officers subsequently found out the suspect was suspected of burglarizing the Walnut Creek Honda. The suspect, a 24-year old Danville resident, was cited for petty theft and for possession of stolen property. Walnut Creek P.D. detectives picked up the subject at our station and took custody of the subject.

On Tuesday, 12-22-15 at 9:00 a.m., a residence on the 200 block of Dennis Drive was burglarized. About a half hour later, San Francisco P.D. officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two subjects. Subsequent investigation revealed that the occupants were the burglars of the home. All of the stolen property was recovered and the two subjects, 18 and 19-year old San Francisco residents, were arrested for burglary, conspiracy, and receiving stolen property. It should be noted that a key witness was a neighbor who wrote down the license plate of the vehicle.

On Wednesday, 12-23-15 at 2:56 a.m., Officer Bonnie Shiu contacted the sleeping occupants of an illegally parked vehicle at the Chevron Gas station market on John Daly Boulevard. Officer Shiu woke up the female in the driver’s seat and a male in the passenger seat and determined they were both on court probation. Officers searched the vehicle which subsequently resulted in the arrest of the female, a 24-year old Walnut Creek resident, for identity theft, possession of stolen property, possession of altered/forged access cards and for possession of drug paraphernalia. The male subject, a 21-year old Hayward resident, was arrested for identity theft, possession of stolen property, possession of forged/altered access cards and for possession of a burglary tool.

On Thursday, 12-24-15 at 3:42 p.m., officers responded to the unit block of Hillside Boulevard on a report of a minor injury hit and run traffic collision. The victim pulled over to the side of the road, and the suspect vehicle drove away from the scene. The driver, a 31-year old Daly City resident, was arrested later for the charge of hit and run.

On Thursday, 12-24-15 at 4:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Bellevue Avenue and Crocker Avenue on a report of a subject being detained by two citizens for vandalizing a vehicle. The reporting party said she looked out her window and saw a subject who was walking slowly and laughing as he was trying to scratch the passenger door of a parked car. The reporting party said she saw the subject vandalize five cars. The reporting party’s husband ran after the subject and was able to detain him until police arrived. The subject, a 27-year old San Francisco resident, was arrested for felony vandalism. The estimated damage to the five vehicles is approximately $10,000.

On Thursday, 12-24-15 at 6:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Serramonte Shopping Center on a report of a robbery that occurred ten minutes prior. The victim, a 32-year old San Francisco resident, said he withdrew money from the Bank of America ATM at the Serramonte Shopping Center. He said after he took out the money, a black male pushed him aside before he could successfully close out of his account. The victim said he tried to press the cancellation button and the suspect swatted away his arm. The victim was able to provide a description of the subject, and the mall security saw the subjects running from the mall and into a vehicle. Officers were able to stop the vehicle occupied by a male and female subject who both provided false names to the officers. The male subject, a 25-year old San Francisco resident, was arrested for attempted robbery, providing false information to a police officer, delaying a police officer, conspiracy to commit a crime and for an outstanding warrant. The female subject, a 30-year old San Francisco resident, was also arrested for the same charges, with the exception of a warrant.

On Friday, 12-25-15 at 5:29 a.m., a 37-year old Pacifica resident said he was walking from an apartment on Kent Court to a residence on Callan Boulevard when he was approached by two subjects. One subject said “I know you” and began punching him on the head and face. The victim said the suspect stopped beating him and left, returning approximately 5-10 minutes later to try to take his wallet. Officers found a subject in the area and determined he was in possession of the victim’s cell phone. The victim positively identified the subject, a 24-year old Daly City resident. The subject was arrested for robbery and possession of a controlled substance (cocaine). The victim sustained a contusion to the left side of his head, an abrasion on his right elbow and pain to the same areas.

On Saturday, 12-26-15 at 11:02 p.m., two employees of the Habit Burger Grill were victims of a robbery via handgun by two unknown Hispanic males wearing all black clothing and hoods over their heads. Another employee was the victim of an assault with a deadly weapon when one of the suspects pushed the gun into the back of his head. The suspects stole cash. This investigation is continuing.

On Sunday, 12-27-15 at 10:20 p.m., Officer Mario Busalacchi stopped a vehicle with expired registration containing four occupants at First Avenue and East Market Street. The officer smelled a distinct odor of marijuana from inside of the vehicle. Because the driver, a 34-year old San Francisco resident, was on parole, officers conducted a search of the vehicle, as well as the driver. The officers asked a passenger to step out of the vehicle and smelled marijuana coming from his person. Officers asked that passenger, a 24-year old San Francisco resident, if he had anything illegal on his person, and he informed them that he had some marijuana in his pocket, saying he had a medical marijuana card and that he worked for a medical marijuana dispensary. Another passenger, a 29-year old Richmond resident, was asked to step out of the vehicle. Officers asked her if she had anything illegal on her person, and she said she had a knife. That passenger also had a driver's license not belonging to her in her pocket. The passenger said the driver's license was her mother’s, however, the date of birth and the fact that the passenger couldn’t pronounce her “mothers” name rose suspicion with the officer. Officers determined that the 24-year old passenger committed at least one armed robbery in San Francisco, and he was released to the custody of the San Francisco Police Department. The female passenger was booked for possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of identification with the intent to defraud and possession of a forged debit card.


Robberies

There were two robberies and one attempted robbery during the past week.

On Friday, 12-25-15 at 5:29 a.m., a 37-year old Pacifica resident said he was walking from an apartment on Kent Court to a residence on Callan Boulevard when he was approached by two subjects. One subject said “I know you” and began punching him on the head and face. The victim said the suspect stopped beating him and left, returning approximately 5-10 minutes later to try to take his wallet. Officers found a subject in the area and determined he was in possession of the victim’s cell phone. The victim positively identified the subject, a 24-year old Daly City resident. The subject was arrested for robbery and possession of a controlled substance (cocaine). The victim sustained a contusion to the left side of his head, an abrasion on his right elbow and pain to the same areas.

On Saturday, 12-26-15 at 11:02 p.m., two employees of the Habit Burger Grill were victims of a robbery via handgun by two unknown Hispanic males wearing all black clothing and hoods over their heads. Another employee was the victim of an assault with a deadly weapon when one of the suspects pushed the gun into the back of his head. The suspects stole cash. This investigation is continuing.

On Thursday, 12-24-15 at 6:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Serramonte Shopping Center on a report of a robbery that occurred ten minutes prior. The victim, a 32-year old San Francisco resident, said he withdrew money from the Bank of America ATM at the Serramonte Shopping Center. He said after he took out the money, a black male pushed him aside before he could successfully close out of his account. The victim said he tried to press the cancellation button and the suspect swatted away his arm. The victim was able to provide a description of the subject, and the mall security saw the subjects running from the mall and into a vehicle. Officers were able to stop the vehicle occupied by a male and female subject who both provided false names to the officers. The male subject, a 25-year old San Francisco resident, was arrested for attempted robbery, providing false information to a police officer, delaying a police officer, conspiracy to commit a crime and for an outstanding warrant. The female subject was also arrested for the same charges with the exception of a warrant.


Residential Burglaries

There were four residential burglaries during the past week.

On Monday, 12-21-15 between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., a resident on the 400 block of St. Francis Boulevard reported that he was the victim of a forced entry to his bedroom door and felony vandalism. The victim rents a room in the residence and said the door was forced open and numerous computer-related items were destroyed. This investigation is continuing.

On Tuesday, 12-22-15 at 9:00 a.m., a residence on the 200 block of Dennis Drive was burglarized. About a half hour later, San Francisco P.D. officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two subjects. Subsequent investigation revealed that the occupants were the burglars of the home. All of the stolen property was recovered and the two subjects, 18 and 19- year old San Francisco residents, were arrested for burglary, conspiracy and receiving stolen property. It should be noted that a key witness was a neighbor who wrote down the license plate of the vehicle.

On Tuesday, 12-22-15 between 7:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., a residence on the 400 block of Lakeshire Drive was burglarized. The suspect(s) entered the residence via a lower unit unsecured bathroom window. The loss was three iPads, a HP tablet, two men’s jackets, jewelry and a safe containing cash. This investigation is continuing.

Between Thursday, 12-24-15 at 12:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12-27-15 at 1:00 a.m., an apartment on the 100 block of Crestwood Drive was burglarized. The suspect(s) entered the residence via an unknown means and took a Samsung laptop, purse, and a necktie.


Commercial Burglaries

There were no commercial burglaries during the past week.


Vehicle Burglaries

There were three vehicle burglaries during the past week.

• Bryant Street/Washington Street—a backpack was taken from the rear seat of a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The left rear window was smashed. Occurred between 7:00 p.m. on 12-22-15 and 1:02 a.m. on 12-23-15.
• Serramonte Shopping Center (Lot C4)—a shopping bag containing clothing was taken from a 2015 Toyota Sienna. The rear window was smashed. Occurred on 12-23-15 at 8:43 p.m.
• Classic Bowl parking lot—a backpack containing miscellaneous clothing was taken from a 2013 Honda Accord. The left rear window was smashed. Occurred between 9:30 p.m. on 12-27-15 and 12:20 a.m. on 12-28-15.


Stolen Vehicles

There were four vehicles stolen during the past week. Two were recovered.

• Hillside Boulevard/Tallwood Drive—a 1997 Nissan Altima. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 12-22-15 and 5:00 a.m. on 12-23-15.
• St. Francis Boulevard/Clarinada Avenue—a 1993 Honda Accord. Occurred on 12-23-15 at 1:42 p.m. The victim saw the suspect in his vehicle, and the suspect drove away when the victim confronted him. **Recovered by San Francisco P.D. a couple of hours later.
• Verducci Drive/King Drive—a 1996 Honda Accord. Occurred on 12-26-15 between 2:00 a.m. and 3:47 a.m.
• 200 block of Avalon Drive—a 1997 Honda Accord. Occurred between 9:30 p.m. on 12-26-15 and 3:30 p.m. on 12-27-15. **Recovered by San Francisco State University P.D. on 12-30-15.


Miscellaneous

• 8 people were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license
• There was one hit and run crash
• There was one recovered stolen vehicle
• There was one case involving an involuntary psychiatric hold
• We responded 6 domestic disturbance cases
• We made 7 warrant arrests


Scams/Other

None to report


Community Events

New Year Holiday Closure for City Hall

City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To report an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 or (650) 991-8119 to report non-emergencies to the police department. Please check the city’s website at www.dalycity.org for the listing of other department’s hours.

Street sweeping enforcement is suspended on December 31 and January 1. Meters will still be enforced.


Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas tree recycling collection is available on regular service days. Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste Services) requests that you please follow these collection guidelines when placing your tree out for collection:

• Trees must be cut into 4 foot sections.

• The stands, lights and decorations must be removed.

• Flocked trees will be collected but not recycled.

• Multi-family residents must call Customer Service at (650) 756-1130 to arrange for pick-up.

• Place trees next to yard waste card for removal.

• After January 31, please call Customer Service for tree pick-up, unless you are able to fit the tree in your green waste collection.


Sandbags Available During Storms

Sandbags are available for residents at the Water and Wastewater Resources Department located at 153 Lake Merced Boulevard. (24 hours/7 days a week) and at the Public Works Corporation Yard located at 798 Niantic Avenue—Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents are limited to 10 sandbags.


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.


Ticket Amnesty Program

Do you have unpaid vehicle code and non-vehicle code infraction tickets that were due before January 1, 2013? You may be eligible for a reduction in fines! The State of California recently began their “2015-2017 Statewide Amnesty Program”. Check out our website for details:
http://www.dalycity.org/Assets/Departments/Police/News+Room/Press+Releases/Statewide+Amnesty+Program.pdf


The “Daly Wire,” the City’s 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!

Happy New Year! If your plans include celebrating away from home, please make sure to designate a sober driver.



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

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