Bayview District Midweek Recap

Bayview District Mid-Week Recap
BAYVIEW POLICE STATION-201 WILLIAMS ST, S.F. 94124. 415 671-2300
Captain Paul Chignell August 24, 2011 CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE:
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On August 19th at 2:30, Plainclothes officers were in the area of Oakdale and Griffith Streets, patrolling the area that is known as the “turf” of the “Oakdale Mob” and “Surf Squad” gangs. They were walking through the cuts (areas/walkways between the housing buildings) when they spotted at known gang member walking with his brother. One of the Officers stood at the side of a building and waited for their approach, as they had not seen him yet.

As the pair rounded the corner, the Officer identified himself and asked to speak with the suspect. The suspect became visibly startled and rigid. When the Officer asked to speak with him, the suspect turned and ran. The foot chase went toward Palou Ave, where the suspect was seen pulling a silver handgun from his waistband by the Officer. As the suspect approached the corner of Crisp, he tossed the gun over a fence and continued to run. The suspect was finally overtaken and arrested at Quesada and Hawes by additional units.

The firearm, a 9.mm semi automatic, was recovered from the backyard into which it was thrown. The suspect was booked on multiple weapons charges along with a gang enhancement. (SFPD Case No. 110665558)

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On August 19th at 2:45 AM, a robbery occurred in the area of Harbor and Northridge. As soon as the officers arrived on the scene, they were met by a frantic victim who stated that he got robbed right after stepping out of his home. As he walked through the threshold of his front door, he saw the suspect walking up the stairs toward him. The suspect had his face down and a black hood over his head. The suspect walked up to the victim, put his hand in his shirt pocket and attempted to take the money that it contained. After a brief struggle, he was successful and fled on foot with the currency. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 1106664312)
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On August 19th at 5:20 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for expired registration in the area of Felton and Colby. A record check showed that the driver had a suspended license as well as an outstanding parole violation warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody and booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 110666318)
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On August 20th between 6 PM and the following evening at 7:45 PM, a purple Acura Integra was stolen from the area of Bayshore and Boutwell. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110671981)
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On August 20th at 8:30 AM, Officers responded to a home on the 1200 block of Wisconsin on a call of a wanted person. The parent of the suspect told Officers that her daughter had a no bail warrant for aggravated assault. The Officers confirmed that the suspect had two no bail warrants in fact and took her into custody. (SFPD Case No. 110668063)
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On August 20th at 4;40 PM, a vehicle was broken into in the parking lot at 2700 Aurelious Walker St. Police responded to the call of two witnesses that observed the suspect smash the window of the car and reach in. One of the witnesses attempted to grab the suspect and stop him from stealing from the car. The suspect turned on him and made a threat. At this point, the witness saw 7 or 8 other subjects standing around waiting for the suspect. He thought better of interfering as it may put his safety at risk. He walked away from the suspect who continued to reach into the car and grab a purse. The suspect and his friends fled on foot. The witnesses provided an excellent description of the suspect. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110669083)
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On August 20th at 9:00 PM, responded to a call of a robbery that occurred at 3rd and Gilman. They located the victim who told them that she was the front seat passenger of a car containing several of her friends. When they stopped at 3rd and Gilman, a suspect approached the car, reached into the open window, and grabbed the victim’s cell phone which was on her lap. When she tried to resist, the suspect attempted to punch her but missed. The victim’s friend got out of the backseat to try to assist, but was overtaken by the group. The suspect took this opportunity to reach into the car again and grab a purse off the seat. The suspects then fled on foot. No injuries were reported. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110669544)
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On August 21st at 4:00 AM, a robbery occurred on the 900 block of Brussels. The victim stated that she was walking home when she was knocked down from behind with enough force to knock her purse from her hands. The suspect briefly stood over her before grabbing the purse and fleeing in foot. Officers searched the area for the suspect but could not locate him that morning. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110670278)
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Another robbery occurred on August 21st at 4:05 AM at Bayshore and Industrial. The victim in this case was panhandling with the suspect who suddenly hit her over the head and took the money the victim had collected. The victim stated that she knew the suspect by her first name and could identify her if she saw her again. The victim was treated for her injuries at the scene. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110670290)
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On August 21st at 9:20 PM, Plainclothes Officers were patrolling in the area of 3rd and LaSalle when they observed a group loitering at the corner. Suddenly, as the Officers presence became apparent, one of the subjects broke away from the group and walked off. He was walking with a slight rigid limp and was not swinging his right arm, which is a motion consistent with a person trying to conceal something on their person. Along with the fact that suspects generally break away from people who they are hanging out with when the police arrive because they often have contraband, made the Officers suspicious. They followed him as he ducked into the doorway of a liquor store, but never went inside. They detained him and saw him become visibly distraught. When one of the Officers conducted a pat search on the suspect and felt the cold steel of a gun in his waistband, the suspect attempted to struggle and get away. He was not successful and was placed under arrest. The gun, a .22 caliber revolver, was also taken into custody for investigation into any possible involvement in any crime. The suspect was booked on numerous weapons related charges. (SFPD Case No. 110672111)
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On August 21st at 2:40 PM, officers responded on a call of a person with a knife in the area of Jennings and Hollister. They met with the victim who told them that he minding his own business when the suspect crossed paths with him. After the two of them exchanged a look, the suspect became angry and began cursing at and threatening the victim, even brandishing a knife at him prior to walking away towards 3rd St.
The Officers searched for the suspect and located him at the bus stop on 3rd near Paul. The suspect became irate at being detained and continuously berated and cursed at the officers during the cold show with the victim. He was positively identified but the victim refused to sign a citizens arrest, adamant about not wanting to press charges. When the Officers were in the process of releasing the suspect, he took a swing at one of the Officers, nearly punching him in the face if it were not for the intervention of his partner. The suspect was arrested for battery on an officer and booked. (SFPD Case No. 110671925)
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On August 21st at 9:30 PM, a robbery was reported at Mission station that had actually occurred in the Bayview in the area of Evans near India Basin. The victim was a cab driver who picked the suspect up as a fare after being flagged down on 23rd and Mission. When the victim asked where the suspect lived, the suspect replied that he would just give him directions.
They drove from the Mission into the Bayview and down Evans towards the Shipyard. The suspect had the victim make a right turn onto a dead end street and as soon as he stopped the car, the suspect put a gun to his neck and demanded all his money. The victim gave the suspect what he had after which the suspect got out and fled on foot. The victim returned to the Mission and reported the incident there. The Bayview Investigations Team is investigating this incident. (SFPD Case No. 110672224)
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On August 21st at 11:50 PM, A victim came home to her apartment on the 100 block of Cameron and thwarted a burglary attempt. On entering her home, she immediately heard noises upstairs and went to check it out. She was shocked to see a subject on the ledge of her upper windowsill. She yelled at him and he immediately jumped down and took off.
The victim was able to provide a good description of the suspect who is believed to live in the area. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110672456)
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On August 22nd at 1:00 AM, Officers were flagged down in the area of Silver and San Bruno by a victim who told them he had just been robbed. The victim stated that he was on the sidewalk when a green 4 door vehicle pulled up and the passenger rolled down his window and said, “come here” to the victim. The victim walked up to the car and the suspect told him to give up his money. The suspect then got out, pushed the victim to the ground and went through his pockets, stealing the small amount of money inside. The suspect got back in the car and drove off.
The victim in this case suddenly stopped cooperating with the Officers and refused to provide any further information, throwing all the follow up information that the Officers gave him in a trash can as he walked away. (SFPD Case No. 110672503)
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On August 22nd at 1:50 PM, Officers were conducting MUNI fare inspections at the MUNI light rail platform on 3rd and Hudson. They contacted a subject on the bus who stated that she did not have a receipt because she was riding for free. A record check revealed that the suspect also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest for narcotics related offenses. A search of her person revealed a baggie containing small amount of methamphetamine in her pants pocket. She was booked at Bayview Station (SFPD Case No. 110673799)
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On August 22nd at 7:30 PM, a vehicle was broken into in the area of 17th and Texas. The suspect had broken the side window and stole a laptop, clothing and books. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110674800)
Please don’t ever leave anything valuable in your car, especially in plain sight.
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On August 22nd at 10:00 PM, a victim walked into Bayview station stating that he had been shot in the area of Bridgeview and Newhall. The victim stated that he was in the rear seat of a vehicle when it got shot at and did not see who might have done it. The victim had a gun shot wound just below his knee. He was transported to SFGH and treated for his injury.
The victim had a friend with him that seemed to know what the shooting was regarding and who may have been responsible, believing that this had been retaliation for a fight she had been in earlier that day and that the victim was an unintended target. She gave a complete interview to the Officers. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110674929)
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On August 22nd at 10:00 PM, a green Honda Civic was stolen from the area of Thomas and Ingalls. This incident is under investigation.    (SFPD Case No. 110677337)
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