Central Police Station Newsletter - May 27, 2008
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Captain James I. Dudley
May 27, 2008
Captain’s Comments
Robbery vs. Burglary. We often hear from people, that they were
“robbed” or that their “house was robbed.” Sometimes after an
investigation, we realize that they were the victim of a burglary. The
difference is personal crime vs. property crime. In a robbery, one is
confronted by an individual(s) and by means of ‘force or fear’ something
is taken from them. The property can certainly vary in value from cash,
an iPod, shoes, clothing, laptop, or even a can of soda, just to name a
few. No weapon or actual force needs to be shown or produced; merely
causing the victim fear is enough to fit the crime category. A person
running by and snatching cash, a purse or other item would also fit
being a robbery by the force used to take the item without the victim’s
consent.
Burglary is a crime that takes place when someone enters a structure
with intent to commit a theft or other felony. Generally it takes place
in a commercial or residential structure where something is taken
without the owners consent. Entry can be made by breaking in, or even
through an open door or window. Force is not necessary to commit the
act. No owner needs to be present at the time of the crime. Auto
burglary takes place when someone breaks into a vehicle and takes
something.
We often talk about protecting your personal property. Recently a
neighborhood group asked how to prevent being a robbery victim. I made
the following suggestions:
My best advice to you and neighbors is:
· Have situational awareness at all times.
· Be especially alert when going into and out of your home and/or car.
· Keep keys ready in your hand or if you have pepper spray or a shriek
alarm,
keep it also at the ready, it is difficult to fish around for it while
being attacked.
· Report suspicious people in the area; let your neighbors know as
well.
· If a robbery does occur, try to get as much detail as possible
including: age, race, height, weight, hair, clothes, weapon and vehicle
including license plates.
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Central Station Resource List
EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency: 553-0123
Cell phone 911: 553-8090
Customer Service Center: 311
Central Station: 315-2400
Web: www.sfgov.org/police
Captain James I. Dudley 315-2480 james.dudley@sfgov.org
Anonymous Tip-Line 392-2623
SAFE 553-1984
Graffiti Abatement 278-9454
Graffiti Fax 278-9456 .
Central Events: 315-2440 Sergeant John Colla
Central Permits: 315-2423 Officer Fred Crisp
Code Abatement: 315-2417 Sgt. Mark Hernandez
Deputy City Attorney: 554-3820 Jill Cannon
Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943
DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch
Quality of Life Liaison: 315-2400 Officer Kim Koltzoff
Homeless Issues: 315-2400 Off. Jay Shastri or Cathy Daly
Chinatown Beat: 315-2400 Off. Leon Sorhondo & Stewart Ng-
Days
Sam Yuen- Nights
Union Square Beat: 315-2400 Officer Carl Payne & Tom Cunnane-
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Officers Scott Korte, Ed Carew-
Nights
Wharf Beat: 315-2400 Officer Nick Rainsford and Bob Merino
North Beach 315-2400 Officer Mark Alvarez & Mike Kangrga
Community Liaison: 421-6443 x37 Tel-Hi- Kelly KomasaMegan’s Law Website Access:
The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line
by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at
www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to
locate those listed in the database.Join the SFPD: www.sfgov.org/police
Join the SFPD Citizen’s Academy: Call Lula Magellon at 415-401-4720 or
check: www.sfgov.org/police_index.asp?id=20182Call 3-1-1/TTY: 415-701-2323. If outside of San Francisco, call
415-701-2311/TTY: 415-701-2323 to reach any of the following: Abandoned
Vehicles----DPT Dispatch -----DPW Street Cleaning-----Graffiti Hotline--
Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP)-----Pothole Repair----Street Signs
(missing/damaged)---Street LightingCaptain James I. Dudley
Central Police Station
766 Vallejo Street
SF, CA 94133
415 315-2480
fax 315-2450 - 3 years ago
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On 5/22/08 at 10 PM, Officers Vien Lam and Magnus Chow responded to a
call of an auto burglary at Pine and Hyde Street. As they responded
they were redirected to Larkin and Fern. The officers saw a 44 year old
black male holding a bag. The suspect stated, “This is my bag, this guy
is following me.” The officers spoke to the witness who said he was
riding by Pine and Hyde and observed the suspect break into a vehicle
and take the bag. The witness called police and followed the suspect
from his bicycle. The vehicle and victim were located and it was
confirmed that the bag was stolen from the car.5/23/08 at 1:30 AM- 800 block of Geary. Officers Rene Nielsen and Matt
Sullivan arrested a 28 year old white male for soliciting acts of
prostitution.5/23/08 at 3:15 PM- 100 block of Jefferson. Wharf Beat Officer Nick
Rainsford was flagged down by a complainant who told him that 3 suspects
were bilking tourists out of cash by using a fraud scheme referred to as
“Three Card Monty.” Although in full uniform, Officer Rainsford
coordinated units to respond as he discretely approached. The suspect
was apprehended with the tools of the game and over #300 in cash. As he
detained the individual, Officer Rainsford was approached by tourists
from San Jose and Pennsylvania who said the suspect, a 54 year old black
male from Oakland, CA cheated them out of over $160 in cash.5/25/08 at 8:30 AM, 1100 block of Washington Street. Employees of the
MUNI cable car barn called about a white male that was seen breaking
into a parked car. Officer Terry Laubach responded and took custody of
the suspect, being held by witnesses. The vehicle owner, another cable
car gripman came up and identified the car and property that Officer
Laubach recovered from the suspect.5/25/08 at 10 PM on the 300 block of Jefferson Street. The victim
called out to a friend in the restaurant when a group of young men
confronted him. The 18-19 year old suspects mentioned gang affiliations
and attacked the victim, causing several cuts and bruises. Officers
Rene Nielsen and Matt Sullivan detained the suspects, who were booked
for felony assault. Evidence photo’s were taken of the suspects gang
tattoos and clothing.5/25/08, midnight at Stockton and Vallejo Streets. Officers Eric Letsch
and Kevin Worrell responded to a street flower vendor who said three
young men caused a disturbance and broke a flower that one eventually
paid for. The three were admonished and released. A short while later,
a victim of a street robbery responded to Central Station to make a
report. The officers overheard the description and determined that the
three young men were the same suspects. The officers searched the area
and arrested the suspects on the 700 block of Pacific. Three suspects
from Oakland were charged with robbery and possession of stolen
property. - 3 years ago
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Continuing Part 2
For additional tips on crime prevention strategies, check out the SAFE
website at: www.sfsafe.org. To have a safety presentation at your
community meeting or to schedule an appointment with a commercial or
home safety consultant, call SAFE at 553-1984.Broadway Corridor
Friday May 23, 2008: Felony arrests 0
Saturday May 24, 2008: Felony arrests made 0Misdemeanor arrests made 3
Misdemeanor arrests made 0
Drunk related arrests made 2
Drunk related arrests made 1
Moving citations 32
Moving citations 17
Parking citations issued 15
Parking citations issued 9
Towed vehicles 8
Towed vehicles 10Traffic Company Enforcement:
28 Moving citations, 1 arrest, 1 towed vehicleCrimes of Note
5/21/08 @ 2 PM, 1400 block of Grant Avenue- Beat Officer Pete McLaughlin
responded to a call of two individuals checking door knobs and vehicles
of businesses and vehicles on the street. The 36 year old white male
transient immediately became combative and confrontational with the
officer while the 55 year old white female was verbally assaultive. The
male was pepper sprayed to deter the attack.On 5/21/08 at 11:30 PM, Officers Magnus Chow and Chris Olson responded
to the 1300 block of Taylor to take a “routine” burglary report. The
victim told the officers that she left her apartment at noon and
returned at 11 PM to find that her home was broken into and several
items had been taken. As the officers began to leave, they noticed a
common door propped open in the hallway. The officers investigated and
made their way to the basement where they discovered 2 males living
inside a crawlspace behind a hole in the wall. The two admitted to
“squatting,” including using electricity to power a television and
laptop. The officers searched the area and located the stolen items
from the burglary upstairs. This was an excellent piece of follow up
police work by these two officers. - 3 years ago
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