Bayview District Weekly Newsletter

BAYVIEW POLICE STATION 201 WILLIAMS AVE S.F. 94124 (415) 671-2300
CAPTAIN PAUL CHIGNELL
CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE
AUGUST 26, 2011

Monday’s report will be a full report on the firearm arrests that have been made in the past few weeks. Bayview officers continue to remove dangerous weapons from our streets.

Don’t forget that our next police-community meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in the Portola neighborhood at Grace Lutheran Church, 465 Woolsey. All are invited but especially Portola residents. Please let your neighbors know about the meeting.

Bayview Station holds community meetings with the Captain on the first Tuesday of each month. We are working on holding these monthly meetings at various locations within the Bayview to help provide access and convenience to all residents who wish to attend.

The next meeting is on Tuesday, September 6th, 6:00 pm Bethel Grace Lutheran Church
465 Woolsey St. (Cross Street Somerset)

Incidents of Interest:

On August 23rd at 10:00 AM, a robbery attempt occurred in the area of Jerrold and Toland. The victim was walking when the suspect approached her asking for change. The victim refused and continued to walk as the suspect followed. She turned to see that the suspect had a knife in his hand and threatened to cut her after making some derogatory remarks regarding her appearance. The victim began to run and the suspect followed for a short while. She was finally able to call the police and report the incident. Officers in the area spotted and detained a suspect at Bayshore and Oakdale who matched the description provided by the victim. He was positively identified and placed under arrest. He was booked at Bayview Station on attempted robbery and other charges (SFPD Case No. 110675739)
On August 23rd between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM, a maroon Honda Accord was stolen from the unit block of Cameron Way. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110667412)
On August 23rd at 3:17, Plainclothes Officers were in the area of Garlington and Commer Court. They saw five subjects who they recognized from numerous previous incidents as gang members. On of the subjects, on seeing the officers, grabbed his waist and turned his back quickly, disappearing into the building they were standing in front of.

The building contained a computer lab and the Officers were able to see him moving around throughout the room through the blinds. One of the Officers went into the building while the other stayed outside with the subjects who remained in the doorway. As soon as the Officer entered the computer room, the suspect inside walked past him and out the door. The officer looked around the room and spotted a black semi automatic .9mm sitting between some papers on a file cabinet. He also saw an iPhone sitting on a desk near the gun. There was nobody in the computer lab and the officer confirmed with the receptionist that no one but the suspect had been in the room for a while.
Unfortunately, by this time the suspect had fled the scene. The officers were determined to identify him and secured video footage of him entering the facility. The security officer that provided the surveillance footage to the Officers recognized the suspect and provided his full name and address. This incident is still under investigation. (SFPD Case No.110676577)

On August 23rd at 4:30, the “Shot Spotter” at Bayview Station indicated that shots had been fired in the area of Kirkwood and Mendell. Officers arrived on the scene to be notified by bystanders that there had in fact been a shooting between two vehicles described as a black Chevy Impala and a grey Buick Bonneville. A witness stated that someone had exited the grey car and began to shoot at the black one. Both cars drove off at a high rate of speed on Mendell toward Hudson.

The black Impala was reported to have crashed into a fire hydrant at Ceasar Chavez and 3rd before finally being located in the Northern District on the 600 block of Larch, where one of the occupants flagged down an Officer. The driver stated that he and his occupants were on driving on Mendell when the grey vehicle pulled up behind them and an occupant got out and started shooting at their car. They fled the area and were followed by the suspect. The driver hit the hydrant in his escape from the grey car, which they lost in traffic. Nobody was hurt as a result of this incident but the car sustained a dent near the trunk that was consistent with a bullet graze. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 110676652)

On August 23rd at 7:20 PM, A subject was getting off the bus in the area of San Bruno and Paul when he noticed two subjects waiting by the bus stop. The victim walked past them and did not realize that he was being followed until he got to Brussels and Woolsey. At this time, he heard one of the suspects yell at him to stop. The victim stopped and turned. Both suspects approached with one putting his hand into his waistband and stating that he had a gun (no gun was seen). The suspect then ordered the victim to give up his possessions. The victim, in fear for his life, complied. The suspects left on foot. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No.110677321)

On August 24th at 1:00 AM, officers responded to a burglary in progress at a yard on the 900 block of Rankin. They met with an employee who received a call from their local dispatch center advising him that two subjects were seen on the real time streaming surveillance, breaking into the city yard. He looked out the window and saw one of the suspects enter the yard through a freshly cut hole in the chain link fence. Both suspects were trying to roll a large spool of wire to the opening, but his when they heard the Police arrive. The officers searched the yard and located both suspects, placing them under arrest. Both suspects had burglary tools in their possession. They were booked at Bayview Station on multiple charges.(SFPD Case No.110677882)

On August.24th at 1:00 PM, a huge credit fraud and Identity theft ring was discovered and disbanded. A call from an anonymous source came in stating that something fishy was going on at a home in the area of Cameron and Nichols. Officers arrived to do a well being check and met with the resident who told them that she thought her uncle, who was not on the lease but used a bedroom in the home, was up to some illegal activity. She said that people were coming to the house at all hours and a strange clicking noise was coming from the room when they were in there. The resident wanted him out of the house along with his girlfriend. They went to go talk to the suspect who was in the room with his girlfriend. A record check revealed that he had a warrant for his arrest out of Berkley for theft related offences. He was placed under arrest.

The officers immediately noted a credit card embossing machine in the room. There was a credit card in the front tray. There was also a computer and numerous paperwork that contained people’s names and credit card numbers. These were in the form of booking conformations for various hotels through a website. With the assistance of the Financial Crimes Unit, the investigation unfolded to show that the pair had been using skimmers to obtain credit card information from a gas station that one of the suspects used to work as. They were also using hacked confirmations from a site called Booking.com to collect credit card information and names of unsuspecting people, the majority of who were out of state or abroad.

It was discovered that the suspects were using this information to emboss new credit cards that were then being used to purchase items. These items were then sold for cash to various buyers or over the internet. The serial number on the computer being used to facilitate the crimes came back as stolen property, along with several other items in the room. A total of 56 pieces of evidence were removed from the house including a magnetic skimmer, credit cards, numerous booking confirmations with credit card information, as well as gift cards. Both suspects were arrested and booked at Bayview station. This extensive investigation is on going. (SFPD Case No. 110679167)

On August 24th at 1:10 PM, San Bruno Avenue Beat Officers responded to the 2400 block of San Bruno Avenue on a report of a fight. When they arrived on scene they located on the participants and learned that it was actually a robbery and the fight was the victim trying to reclaim his property. The victim said that he was sitting in a restaurant texting on his smart phone when the suspect came up behind him demanded his phone and snatched it from his hands. The victim followed the suspect outside and fists were exchanged which prompted the 911 caller. The robber ultimately won and fled on foot. During the incident the window of the restaurant was broken. The victim was treated for minor injuries. There is video surveillance of the incident and it will be reviewed once it can be obtained. (SFPD No. 110678959)

On August 24th at 3:37 PM, Officers saw a subject on the corner on 3rd and Newcomb who they knew to be on active parole for narcotics offences. They conducted a record check which revealed that the suspect had warrant for his arrest for violating his parole. They placed him under arrest. A search of his person revealed a crack pipe in his pocket for which he was charged as well. He was booked at Bayview. (SFPD No. 110679349)

On August 24th at 6:00 PM, Plainclothes Officers were patrolling the area of 3rd and McKinnon when they observed an individual they recognized loitering mid block. A record check of the suspect revealed that he had a $50,000 warrant for his arrest out of this county. He was placed under arrest and booked at Bayview (SFPD No. 110447964)

On August 25th at 10:00 PM, Officers stopped a car for expired registration in the area of 3rd and LaSalle. The driver’s license the driver provided the Officers was suspended and he also had a warrant for his arrest other traffic related offences. He was placed under arrest and booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD No. 110683390)

Items Of Community Interest:
Greetings Art Community:
ART94124 is seeking proposals from artists who are interested in a Beautification Project located at the corner of Oakdale and Third Street
Scope of Work : ART94124 is requesting artists to submit a proposal to beautify the communication and electric service boxes that sit one the sidewalk at the corner of Oakdale and Third Street. This site has attracted unwanted attention and we hope by making the boxes visually appealing this will deter unseemly behavior.
Problem : need to deter public urination on sidewalk at the corner of Oakdale and Third Street.
There has been a longstanding issue of people urinating at the electric box on Oakdale Ave.. One idea is to use the box as canvas for an art piece. It could even be something to promote the restaurant that is coming soon to this location. Submit your ideas to info@art94124.com

Animation
September 12 - December 7
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:30-6:30pm
Create your own animated short film! You will use use
traditional hand drawing skills along with Adobe Flash
and sound editing software to learn everything you
need to know about the production & process of
creating an animated short in a professional
environment. Final films will be included in the episode
of "Zoom In" in collaboration with the Digital Filmmaking
class.
Filmmaking
September 13 - December 7
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30-6:30pm
Create and produce your own TV show! Broadcast your ideas about your community
and your world. Learn camera skills, screenwriting, editing, and interview skills, as well
as basic audio & video software. Young producers will work as a crew to create
episode 22 of BAYCAT's award-winning youth created TV show Zoom In.
2415 3rd St. Suite #230 (415)701-8228

SAN FRANCISCO POLICE URGE SAFETY AWARENESS
San Francisco police are urging the public to be vigilant about their safety in public, particularly when using Muni.
• While on Muni vehicles and at Muni bus stops and platforms, citizens are urged to be vigilant about their surroundings and to note any suspicious activity. While on Muni buses, be wary of persons standing especially close or jostling, which may indicate a possible pickpocket or robbery attempt. While waiting for a bus, try to be at a location where there are other persons waiting with you. If you are the only person waiting, go to another stop where there are others waiting. Be aware of pick-pockets. An old San Francisco trick to guard against pickpockets is to wrap a rubber band around your wallet and place your wallet in your pocket as the rubber will catch on your clothing. Its time tested. It will drive the crooks - pickpockets crazy. Plus you will always have a rubber band. Be alert...
• Be especially careful when using electronic devices on transit vehicles. Opportunist criminals know that a person talking on a cell phone, listening to an i-Pod, or texting, is distracted and thus an easy target. Try to avoid using any electronic device while seated or standing near the rear exit of a transit vehicle, since this door provides a quick exit for grab-and-run suspects.
• If it essential for you to use an electronic device on the street, be aware that you may be a target for theft. Opportunist criminals, sometimes operating in groups, look for people using these devices and often will approach a victim from behind, knowing that the person talking on a cell phone, texting, or using an i-Pod is distracted. Some of these criminals could be armed. Do not be so preoccupied that you become unaware of your surroundings and not notice a person or persons nearby acting suspiciously.
• Immediately report any robbery by calling 9-1-1 or 415-553-0123
Bayview District WEB Resources
DDistrict Blogs:
• Bayview Merchants Association http://bayviewmerchants.org/blog
• D10Watch website and blog: http://d10watch.blogspot.com
• VVBoom Visitacion Valley Blog: http://www.sfvvboom.blogspot.com/
•• Portola Neighborhood Steering Committee – www.facebook.com/pages/Portola-Neighborhood-Steering-Committee
• Potrero/Dogpatch Merchants Association http://potrerohill.biz/phamb
• Better Bayview Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/betterbayview/
District Information:
• District 10 information site: www.district10.info
• Bayview Footprints www.bayviewfootprints.org
• D10Watch: www.d10watch.blogspot.com
Neighborhood Associations:
• Quesada Gardens Initiative http://QuesadaGardens.org
• ART94124 http://art94124.com/
• Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association: http://bayviewhillsf.org/
• India Basin Neighborhood Association: http://www.indiabasin.org/
• Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association http://potreroboosters.org
• Dogpatch Neighborhood Association http://mydogpatch.org
• McKinley Square Park Foundation www.mckinleysquarepark.org