Taraval Station

Daily Crime Reports – March 27 – April 2, 2014

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014

Robbery with Force – Theft with Prior Conviction – Parole Violation – Cited
2:45pm
3000 20th Ave

Officers responded to a report of a theft. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers met a loss prevention detective who stated that earlier one of her employees advised her of the suspect’s suspicious behavior. The loss prevention detective observed the suspect take store merchandise from the display and then place the merchandise into his bag. The suspect passed all open manned registers without making any attempt to pay for the store merchandise. The officer conducted a computer check and discovered that the suspect was on active parole and on active felony probation. The officer booked the suspect for robbery, multiple prior convictions of theft, and violating conditions of his supervision.

Battery – Malicious Mischief – Street Cars
10:27 pm
Randolph Street & Bright Street

Officers responded to a battery call on a Muni driver. Upon arriving to the scene, the officers met a man who identified himself as the Muni LRV driver. The man stated that he noticed an unknown suspect, who he recognized as a regular, board his LRV. The suspect started a conversation with other passengers on the vehicle about a past argument between the driver and a female passenger. As the train stopped, the suspect approached the door that divides the Muni LRV driver and pulled up the window causing it to shatter. The suspect then struck the Muni LRV driver several times through the damaged divider.
Suspect 1: Asian male, 6’0”, 25-30 years old, 170 lbs, black hair. LSW: A white shirt, white pajamas, and had a ponytail.

Attempted Assault – Non-Aggravated
2:30pm
1000 Randolph St

A woman came into Taraval Station to report an attempted assault. The woman stated to the officers that one night one of her roommates was having friends over, but got too loud. When she asked for her roommate to keep the noise down, her intoxicated roommate started an argument with her. The argument became violent and her roommate attempted to strike her. A person at the residence separated the two roommates.

Warrant Arrest – Cited
8:48am
00 Sadowa St

Officers responded to a possible altercation. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers spoke with a woman who stated that there was an argument between her and one of her roommates. During the argument, the woman held a knife, but never used it to threaten the suspect. The officers ran a computer check on the both subjects and discovered that there were two outstanding warrants for the suspect’s arrest. The officers transported the suspect to country jail where she was booked on the warrants.

Fraud – Forged checks
8:43pm
2000 Sloat Blvd

A man came into Taraval Station to report a fraud involving a forged check. The man is an employee of a business and a potential client contacted him. The client sent the employee a check, and the employee deposited the check into his bank account. The next day, the client contacted the employee to cancel the transaction and get his money back. Later, the employee’s bank contacts him to notify him that the original check he received from the potential client was a fraudulent check.

Suspicious Occurrence
3:19pm
1000 46th Ave

A woman came into Taraval Station to report a suspicious occurrence. The woman stated that when she returned home, she discovered that an unknown suspect urinated and defecated on her driveway. The woman stated that this type of incident occurs with increasing frequency.

Theft from Unlocked Vehicle – Possession With Knowledge of Stolen Property – Arrested
11:32 am
2000 34th Avenue

A man came to Taraval Station to report items being stolen from his vehicle. The man stated that he left his vehicle unlocked outside of his home and when he went out to his vehicle he noticed his backpack was missing from the vehicle. The man stated that by using the “find my device” application he was able to ping the location of the device. Officers responded to the scene of where the device was and found the suspect in the home. The officer seized the device and detained the suspect. The man was arrested and booked at Taraval Station.

Driving Without A Valid Driver’s License – No Front License Plate – Cited
1:12 pm
Grafton Ave and Victoria

An officer driving a marked patrol vehicle in full police uniform observed a vehicle with no front license plate. The officer affected a traffic stop on the vehicle and approached the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle identified himself and stated that he did not have a valid driver’s license. The man was cited for driving without a valid driver’s license and for not having a front license plate.

Theft from Unlocked Vehicle
11:32am         2000 34th Ave 2008         Black Mercedes Benz R350

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014

Theft – Shoplifting
4:32 pm
3000 20th Avenue

An officer responded to a theft. Upon arriving to the scene the officer was met by a man who is the assistant manager of the store. The man stated that he observed three unknown females enter the store. The man went about his work and as he stood on the other side of the store, he saw the unknown females grab several shirts near the stores entrance and put them into their handbags.
Suspect 1: Black Female, 5’6”, 130 lbs, between the ages of 20 – 25 years old, black hair, brown eyes, LSW: black shirt, black/tan patterned skirt, sunglasses, shoulder length hair, brown purse.
Suspect 2: Black Female, 5’6”, 130 lbs, between the ages of 20 – 25 years old, black hair, brown eyes, LSW: white/black patterned shirt, gray skirt, black shoes.
Suspect 3: Black Female, 5’8”, 140 lbs, between the ages of 20 – 25 years old, black hair, brown eyes, LSW: grey track suit with “PINK” inscribed on back, grey sweatpants, black handbag.

Malicious Mischief – Vandalism – Graffiti
9:38 am
1200 Great Highway

Officers responded graffiti related vandalism. Upon arriving to the scene the officers were met by a woman. The woman stated that there was graffiti all over the building on different walls. The last time the woman saw the walls undamaged was the day before.

Malicious Mischief – Vandalism to Property
8:24 pm
100 Huntington Drive

An officer responded to a vandalism incident. Upon arriving to the scene the officers were met by a man who stated an unknown suspect vandalized the front door of his home. The last time the man saw the door undamaged was the night before.

Death Report
3:49 pm
00 Josepha Ave

Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive person at their residence. A worker of the residence went into the residence to install detectors, and discovered the body. Police and medical personnel were shortly contacted thereafter. They pronounced the person deceased at the scene. The medical examiner said the death appeared to be of natural causes.

Recovered Vehicle
11:13am         000 Lake Merced Boulevard         2000 Green Ford Ranger

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014

Residential Burglary – Unlawful Entry
2:43pm
300 Arballo Dr

Officers were dispatched to a residential burglary with unlawful entry. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers spoke to a man who stated that his roommate notified him that he found his significant other’s laptop at a public setting. The man went back to his residence and discovered the front door was opened. After he went to his room, the man found several of his personal belongings were missing. No one was inside the residence when it was burglarized. The officers observed no damage to the front door and determined the point of entry and exit was through the front door.

Commercial Burglary – Unlawful Entry – Shoplifting – Cited
1:30pm
3000 20th Ave

An officer responded to a shoplifting incident. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer met with a loss prevention detective who stated that earlier she observed the suspect take several store merchandise and place them into her purse. The suspect then passed all manned cash registers without paying and attempted to exit the building. The officer conducted a computer search and discovered that in the past the suspected was convicted for multiple theft related offenses. The suspected was also on active felony probation and listed as a missing person. The officer booked the suspect for burglary, violating probation, and multiple prior convictions.

Miscellaneous Investigation
12:48pm
300 Garces Dr

Officers were dispatched to a miscellaneous investigation. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers met a woman who stated that when she returned to her residence she discovered a key in the lock to her front door. When she tried the key, it turned the lock freely. The woman stated to the officer that the key did not belong to her.

Fraud – Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards – Theft from an Unlocked Vehicle
3:05pm
1000 Great Highway

A man came into Taraval Station to report a fraud and theft. The man stated to the officers that when he returned to his parked vehicle, he discovered that an unknown suspect had stolen several of his personal belongings. The man then reported his stolen cards to his credit card companies and bank. He discovered that an unknown suspect attempted to use his credit and debit cards to make several purchases. The man did not give anyone permission to make any of the purchases with his credit and debit cards.

Theft from Vehicle
10:30am         200 Arch St              2001 Light Green Toyota Prius
2:30pm           8th Ave 2003          Black Nissan Altima
7:36pm           100 Byxbee St         2009 Blue Dodge Ram

Stolen Vehicle
3:54pm            200 Farallones St and Capitol Ave         2001 Silver BMW 540
11:08am          Webster St and Greenwich St                  1999 Silver Honda Civic
11:39am          45th Ave and Lawton St                            1995 White Honda Odyssey

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2014

Warrant Arrest
10:36am
Irving St

An officer observed a man squatting on the sidewalk. The officer recognized the man and knew there were outstanding warrants for his arrest. The officer detained the man and confirmed that there were outstanding warrants for his arrest. The officer arrested and booked the man for the warrant.

Miscellaneous Investigation – Discharged Firearm
7:20pm
20th Ave

Officers responded to a report of shots fired. The officers spoke to several witnesses whom stated that they heard three gunshots behind them and when they turned around they observed a moving vehicle with a driver and passenger. One of the unknown man’s his right hand was sticking out the passenger side window and holding a black handgun. No person who the officers spoke to reported any injuries.
Suspect 1: Black male, 18-20 years old. LSW: Possibly wearing a white baseball hat.
Suspect 2: White male, 20-30 years old.

Stolen Vehicle
9:12am           100 Cerritos Ave         2006 White Ford Econoline
9:40am          2000 24th Ave             1993 Gray Toyota Pick-Up
11:09am         2000 28th Ave            1986 Gray Nissan Pick-Up
5:09pm          3000 Taraval St           1993 Red Nissan Pathfinder

Recovered Vehicle
6:16pm           100 Harold Ave           1993 Red Honda Civic

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014

Fraud Report – Usage of Forged Checks
3:00pm
2000 24th Ave

A woman responded to Taraval Station to file a fraud report. She stated that an individual fraudulently used her checks with a false name and made fraudulent payments to multiple people.

False Personation to Receive Money
10:57pm
2000 26th Ave

A wman came into Taraval Station to report a fraud. She told the officers an individual called her stating that she won the lottery and would be receiving the prize in the form of checks. The individual told her to deposit the checks and transfer the money to a list of individuals. When the woman received the check, she became suspicious because the check was a personal check and showed no relation with the California State Lotto. The woman did not deposit the check.

Suspicious Occurrence – Vehicle Tampering
6:18pm
2000 Santiago St

A man went to Taraval Station to report a suspicious occurrence. The man stated to the officers that an unknown suspect had tampered with his vehicle’s electrical system. He also told the officers that the same incident happened to his roommate’s vehicle and that there was a police report filed previously.

Investigative Detention – Muni
21:49
19th Ave and Holloway Ave

Officers in full uniform and in a marked patrol vehicle responded to a possible man with a knife on a bus. The officers spoke with a bus driver who told the officers that he was informed by a colleague that a person known to cause problems was about to get on the bus. The driver stated that the suspected person threatened to stab him because he would not let him on the bus due to the fact that he had no proof of payment. The officers later were able to locate the suspect and detain him. The officers released the suspect after they were unable to locate a weapon.

Death Report
10:28pm
1900 30th Ave

Officers were dispatched to the scene of a death occurrence. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers met with the victim’s acquaintance. The acquaintance stated that she was notified by the victim’s delivery service that the victim was unable to open the door for the delivery. The acquaintance also told the officers that he went to check on the victim however he was unable to gain entry to the building so he called for SFFD for help. SFFD responded to the call and discovered the victim unresponsive inside the residence.

Theft from Locked Vehicle
10:09pm 17th Ave and Taraval St 2010 Silver Nissan Murano

Stolen Vehicle
9:02am         100 Ralston St              1991 Red Honda Civic
4:20pm         100 Denslowe Dr         1997 Silver Honda Civic

Stolen Vehicle Plates
9:24am         2000 Kirkham St

Recovered Vehicle
8:37am         34th Ave and Irving St         1988 White Acura Legend
1:46pm         34th Ave and Irving St         1993 Grey Nissan Pickup

Recovered Vehicle Plates
1:46pm         34th Ave and Irving St

Lost Property
7:58am         800 Jamestown Ave

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014

Commercial Burglary – Unlawful Entry – Cited
11:12am
3000 20th Ave

An officer responded to a commercial burglary with unlawful entry. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer met the Director of Security who stated that an acquaintance notified him of a man planning to steal from a department store. The director then informed the loss prevention team. A loss prevention employee observed a man, who matched the description, enter the dressing room with a backpack and store merchandises. The man left the room, walked past all open sales registers, and exited the store without paying. The loss prevention employee stopped and detained the man. The officer conducted a computer check and discovered the detained man had prior convictions for theft and burglary. The man also was on court probation. The officer booked the man for burglary in the second degree.

Aided Case
12:10pm
00 Westgate Dr

An officer responded to the request of SFFD. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer spoke with the victim’s mother who stated that earlier as the victim walked on the front steps, she fell through. The officer then spoke to a building inspector who informed the officer that there were signs of rot and water intrusion on the front porch. The victim did not have any apparent injuries and a medic transported her to a medical center for further evaluation.

Miscellaneous – Firearm Turned In
1:52pm
100 West Portal Ave

An officer responded to a scene where a man was turning in a firearm. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer met the manager of the business who informed him that when they seized and opened a box, they discovered a firearm and ammunition inside. The manager provided the officer the contract between the business and customer.

Suspicious Occurrence
11:42am
100 Winston Dr

A man came into Taraval Station to report a suspicious occurrence. The man stated to the officer that he was studying at the library, and noticed another man following him and giving him strange looks. The suspect stopped following the man after he exited the library. The man stated that the incident has been occurring for several years.

Driving With a Suspended License – Using a Cell Phone While Driving – Cited
7:00pm
Irving and 10th Ave

Officers observed a man talking on his cell phone while driving. The officers conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and contacted the driver. A computer check revealed that the man’s driver’s license was suspended. The officers cited the man for driving with a suspended license and using a cell phone while driving.

Theft from Locked Vehicle
3:55pm           3000 20th Ave            2011 Light Blue Toyota Avalon
6:60pm           100 West Portal          2011 Gray Toyota Camry
6:50pm           100 West Portal          2000 White Chevrolet Impala
10:06pm         000 Dewey Blvd          2008 Silver Scion

Stolen Vehicle
9:06pm         000 Head St          1992 White Honda Prelude

Lost Property
9:55am           000 Divisadero St

Found Property
8:00am          19th Ave

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

Burglary – Hot Prowl – Forced Entry – Parole Violation – Arrested
5:41am
100 Lenox Way

Officers responded to investigate a hot prowl incident. The officers detained a possible suspect near the escene. Meanwhile, another officer met a woman who stated that when she went downstairs to get items out from her dryer she noticed the light in the garage area was on. As she reached for the light switch she noticed the suspect who ran out the backdoor. The woman stated she would participate in a cold show and she was transported to the scene where the suspect was detained. The woman positively identified the suspect as the one who was in her house because she recognized him by his hairstyle, clothing, his posture and stance. The man was arrested and booked at Taraval Station.

Theft – Shoplifting – Cited
6:23pm
1000 Irving Street

Officers were in full uniform and driving a marked patrol vehicle when they responded to the scene regarding a shoplifting report. Upon arriving to the scene the officers were met by a security guard who stated that he directed his attention to a man because he entered the premises intoxicated. The man was loud and obnoxious to customers and picked up a item off the shelf and put it into his pants pocket. The man then walked past all open and manned registers without making an attempt to pay for the item. The security guard followed the man outside into the parking lot where he identified himself and detained the man. The security guard then brought the man back into the security office and contacted the police. A citizen’s arrest formed was signed. The man was cited for shoplifting.

False Personation to Receive Money
6:14pm
1300 29th Avenue

A woman came to Taraval Station to report fraud. The woman stated that she received a phone call confirming her billing address for a new credit card. She also received another phone call the next day from a store confirming her billing address for a new credit card. She discovered that an unknown suspect was using her name, address, phone number, and social security number to open multiple credit cards. The woman did not give anyone permission to use her information to apply for the credit cards in her name.

Theft From Unlocked Vehicle
4:37pm           28th Avenue & Taraval Street            2007 Silver Toyota Matrix

Stolen Vehicles
11:44pm          Urbano Drive & Victoria Street          2002 White Ford Mustang

Recovered Vehicles
1:06pm           00 Geneva Avenue           1995 Blue Honda Odyssey
4:45pm           3000 Lincoln Way            1999 White Ford E150

Recovered Plates
1:11 pm            3000 25th Avenue