Full Notification

**This bulletin contains four weeks of information because the entire city-wide computer network was down for almost three weeks. We are still working diligently to enter reports into the computer, and this bulletin may not contain all the events. Next week’s bulletin will contain the next two weeks of information, and I should be back on schedule after that.


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, 02-18-20 at 2:12 a.m., Officer Lajoie, Officer Todaro and Officer Shoopman were dispatched to the McDonald’s parking lot on Serramonte Boulevard on a report of two unresponsive subjects inside of a vehicle. When Officer Lajoie arrived, he saw that both subjects were unresponsive. Officer Lajoie subsequently arrested the male subject, a 20-year old Pittsburg resident, for driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled narcotic, and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia. The female passenger, a 32-year old Oakland resident, was arrested for being in possession of a controlled narcotic and a warrant.

On Tuesday, 02-18-20 at 11:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Seton Medical Center building on a report of subjects with flashlights looking into vehicles. Officers were able to locate the suspects, a 19-year old Daly City resident, an 18-year old Pinole resident, an 18-year old Daly City resident and a 19-year old San Francisco resident, and they were subsequently arrested for burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime, receiving stolen property, and possession of burglary tools. Two vehicles were burglarized.

On Friday, 02-21-20 at 11:37 p.m., a 40-year old Daly City resident was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after he collided into city property on the 2000 block of Junipero Serra Boulevard.

On Sunday, 02-23-20 at 1:37 p.m., a 40-year old transient subject was arrested for driving under the influence of a central nervous stimulant and opioid after he drove his vehicle recklessly into the “police only” parking lot at a high rate of speed. The subject was also charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance, being in possession of an injection/ingestion device, and for recklessly driving in an off-street parking facility.

On Sunday, 02-23-20 at 8:40 p.m., Officer L. Reyes and Officer Ciucci were on patrol on John Daly Boulevard near Santa Barbara Avenue when they noticed a vehicle parked the wrong way in traffic, blocking the sidewalk and the number two lane of John Daly Boulevard. It appeared the vehicle had veered off the road. The officers subsequently arrested the driver, a 36-year old San Francisco resident, for driving under the influence of alcohol.

On Tuesday, 02-25-20 at 7:11 p.m., a 59-year old San Francisco resident was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after he was involved in a collision on the 100 block of Werner Avenue.

On Saturday, 02-29-20 at 3:27 a.m., Officer Covarrubias conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of John Daly Boulevard and Junipero Serra Boulevard. During this traffic stop, the officer found a loaded firearm that was stolen from Oregon in the vehicle. Four subjects, 22-year old and 24-year old males from Stockton and two 23-year old females from Stockton, were arrested for being possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle.

On Sunday, 03-01-20 at 3:50 p.m., a 35-year old Daly City resident was the victim of indecent exposure by a subject who was masturbating in his vehicle parked in the PetSmart parking lot. Officers arrested the subject, a 21-year old Palo Alto resident.

On Sunday, 03-08-20 at 1:09 p.m., Officer Leyson and Officer Serbin were dispatched to the intersection of Hillside Boulevard and East Moltke Street on a report of a suspicious subject wandering in the area. The reporting party told the officers that the subject was in her backyard earlier and possibly urinated. The reporting party was worried about the subject’s continued presence in the area. When the officers called out to the subject, they said the subject began to walk away and then started running. The subject, a 25-year old transient, was eventually detained and arrested for resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and for possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Tuesday, 03-10-20 at 6:53 p.m., Officer Moody was dispatched to the area of 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard on a report of a male subject with his pants down and walking in the area. Officer Moody contacted the subject and asked if he had anything illegal on him. The subject gave the officer a package of shrimp and a package of hot links. The subject also had a glass pipe in his hand. The subject, a 35-year old Oakland resident, admitted to taking the food items from Lucky’s. Officer Moody placed the subject under arrest for possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia and for possession of stolen property.

On Friday, 03-13-20 at approximately 5:45 p.m., a 29-year old female Daly City resident and a 23-year old male San Mateo resident, were the victims of an attempted homicide via a subject who discharged a firearm in their direction, striking their vehicle. This occurred on the 400 block of Skyline Drive. One subject, a 27-year old male Daly City resident, was arrested for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and destroying/concealing evidence. Another subject, a 32-year old female Daly City resident, was arrested for destroying/concealing evidence and for being an accessory in a crime. The female victim was a former resident of the home where the suspects lived.


Robberies

There were seven robberies during the past four weeks.

On Saturday, 02-29-20 at approximately 8:50 a.m., a 29-year old Daly City resident was the victim of a strong-armed robbery as she was crossing the intersection of Southgate Avenue and Westmoor Avenue. The victim said a suspect tugged at her purse strap, and he threw her to the ground. The subject ran to an awaiting vehicle. This case is referred to investigators for follow-up.

On Friday, 03-06-20 at approximately 5:30 p.m., a 16-year old Daly City resident was the victim of robbery by several suspects who punched and kicked him while he was waiting at the southbound bus stop on the 6100 block of Mission Street. The suspects took the victim’s backpack containing miscellaneous papers and school supplies. The victim sought medical attention and sustained a laceration to his scalp and had a splint on his wrist.

On Monday, 03-02-20 at 5:15 p.m., a 53-year old store clerk was the victim of a robbery and an assault with a deadly weapon by a customer who stole a soda and hit the clerk with a hammer. This occurred on the 400 block of Bellevue Avenue. The clerk provided identifying information to the officers, and they arrested the subject, a 25-year old Daly City resident, for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

On Wednesday, 03-04-20 at 8:25 p.m., a Loss Prevention Officer from Nordstrom Rack reported he was pushed by a subject after he confronted him for shoplifting a pair of sunglasses. The subject, a 29-year old transient, was arrested.

On Thursday, 03-05-20 at 8:46 a.m., officers arrested a 35-year old Daly City resident for robbery, vehicle theft, false imprisonment, threats and brandishing after he demanded his mother to give him her cellphone and took the phone. The 62-year old victim (mother) said the subject came back the next day and committed the above crimes to her. This incident occurred in the Franciscan mobile home park.

On Saturday, 03-07-20 at 6:18 p.m., a teller at the Wells Fargo Bank inside the Lucky’s store was the victim of a bank robbery by an unknown suspect who gave him a note requesting $10,000 in cash. The teller gave the suspect cash but not the amount the suspect requested. This investigation is continuing.

On Thursday, 03-12-20 at 3:49 p.m., a 29-year old San Francisco resident stole clothes from Macy’s and sprayed the Loss Prevention Officer with mace when he tried to stop her. The subject was arrested for robbery and unlawful discharge of pepper spray.


Residential Burglaries

There was one residential burglary and one attempted residential burglary during the past four weeks.

Between, Friday, 03-06-20 at 4:00 p.m. and Monday, 03-09-20 at 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect broke into a storage bin in a secured garage at the 1551 Southgate Avenue apartment complex and took an Apple Chromebook.

On Saturday, 02-29-20 between 12:15 p.m. and 2:47 p.m., an unknown suspect attempted to break into a residence on the unit block of Shelter Lane by smashing a front window and prying the strike plate to the front door lock. No entry was gained.


Commercial Burglaries

There were five commercial burglaries during the past four weeks.

On Monday, 02-17-20 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., an unknown suspect cut a lock off a locker in the women’s locker room of the Planet Fitness facility and stole keys.

On Wednesday, 02-26-20 at approximately 6:15 a.m., an unknown suspect damaged the community mailboxes and stole mail from an apartment complex on the unit block of Escuela Drive.

On Friday, 03-05-20 at 8:56 p.m., three suspects stole thousands of dollars of “Mac” makeup from the cosmetic counter of Macy’s.

On Saturday, 03-07-20 at 11:00 a.m., a 39-year old San Francisco resident was arrested for commercial burglary, being a felon in possession of tear gas, and possession of burglary tools after he was seen concealing merchandise into a backpack and duffel bag he was carrying. This occurred at the Macy’s store.

On Saturday, 03-07-20 at 9:55 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open the front door of a business on the 100 block of 87th Street and stole cash.


Vehicle Burglaries

There were 16 vehicle burglaries and 2 attempted vehicle burglaries during the past four weeks.

• Parking lot of 200 San Fernando Way—unknown what was taken from a 2012 Subaru Outback. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 02-18-20 between 11:35 p.m. and midnight. **Subjects were arrested.
• Parking lot of 200 San Fernando Way—a AAA card was taken from a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 02-18-20 between 11:35 p.m. and midnight. **Subjects were arrested.
• Mission Street/Wilson Street—tools and a radio were taken from a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The rear window was smashed. Occurred between 8:00 p.m. on 02-20-20 and 5:39 a.m. on 02-21-20.
• 6100 block of Mission Street—a stereo was taken from a 2006 Honda CRV. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred between 7:00 p.m. on 02-23-20 and 6:00 a.m. on 02-24-20.
• Home Depot parking lot—a backpack with skateboard tools and a speaker was taken from a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The left rear window was smashed. Occurred on 02-26-20 between 8:00 p.m. and 11:52 p.m.
• 700 block of Skyline Drive—nothing was taken from a 2009 Smart car. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 03-03-20 between 6:50 p.m. and midnight.
• Home Depot parking lot—a backpack containing two Dell laptops, miscellaneous computer accessories, credit cards, and keys was taken from a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The left rear window was smashed. Occurred on 03-05-20 between 8:57 p.m. and 9:42 p.m.
• 200 block of Serra Vista Avenue—a jacket was taken from a 2012 Toyota Corolla. A window was smashed. Occurred between 12:00 a.m. on 03-07-20 and 7:30 a.m. on 03-08-20. **On-line report.
• Parking lot of 143 School Street—miscellaneous tools were taken from a 2004 Dodge Ram. The rear window was smashed. Occurred between 3:00 p.m. on 03-08-20 and 9:05 a.m. on 03-09-20.
• Parking garage at 2995 Geneva Avenue—a backpack containing two checkbooks and miscellaneous paperwork was taken from a Volkswagen Jetta. The passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 10:00 p.m. on 03-09-20 and 6:00 a.m. on 03-10-20.
• 100 block of Wembley Drive—nothing was taken from a 2009 Honda Accord. The left front and left rear windows were smashed. Occurred on 03-11-20 at 10:33 p.m.
• Unit block of Morton Drive—nothing was taken from a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 03-11-20 at 10:36 p.m.
• Unit block of Morton Drive—nothing was taken from a 2010 Toyota Scion. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 03-11-20 at 10:36 p.m.
• Unit block of Berta Circle—a wallet containing identification, credit cards, a passport and $400 was taken from a bag in a 2011 Ford Escape. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 10:00 p.m. on 03-11-20 and 7:30 a.m. on 03-12-20.
• 400 block of South Hill Boulevard—a backpack containing tax returns was taken from a 2007 Ford Taurus. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 4:05 p.m. on 03-15-20 and 6:15 a.m. on 03-16-20. **On-line report.
• Parking lot of 1901 Junipero Serra Boulevard—a backpack containing confidential medical forms was taken from a 2010 Honda Fit. A window was smashed. Occurred on 03-12-20 between 10:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. **On-line report.
• Parking garage (first floor) of 455 Hickey Boulevard—an attempted burglary to a 2009 Honda Accord. The rear window was smashed. Occurred between 2:00 p.m. on 03-07-20 and 6:37 a.m. on 03-09-20.
• Unit block of Morton Drive—an attempted burglary to a Subaru Outback. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 03-11-20 between 10:00 p.m. and 10:33 p.m.


Stolen Vehicles

There were ten vehicles stolen during the past four weeks.

• Parking lot of 6918 Mission Street—a 2008 BMW M6. Occurred on 02-21-20 between 4:48 a.m. and 4:55 a.m. **Recovered by Oakland Police Department on 03-14-20.
• Callan Boulevard/Clarinada Avenue—a 2000 Honda Civic. Occurred at an unknown time on 02-22-20.
• Otillia Street/Accacia Street—a 2000 Honda CRV. Occurred between 8:00 p.m. on 02-23-20 and 5:30 a.m. on 02-24-20. **Recovered by Vallejo Police Department on 03-17-20.
• 100 block of Coronado Avenue—a 2015 Kia Sorento. Occurred between 8:20 p.m. on 02-23-20 and 4:00 a.m. on 02-28-20.
• 200 block of San Pedro Road—a 2013 BMW 328i. Occurred on 02-22-20 at 8:00 p.m.
• 100 block of Linda Vista Drive—a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Occurred between 8:00 a.m. on 02-26-20 and 8:00 a.m. on 02-27-20. **Recovered by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office on 03-17-20.
• Parking garage at 1551 Southgate Avenue—a 2001 Honda CRV. Occurred between 10:00 p.m. on 02-27-20 and 12:00 p.m. on 02-28-20. **Recovered by San Francisco Police Department on 02-29-20.
• Alexander Avenue/Crocker Avenue—a 2020 Kia Soul. Occurred between 7:00 p.m. on 03-09-20 and 6:15 a.m. on 03-10-20. **Recovered by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office on 03-19-20.
• Westlake Shopping Center (west garage)—a 1996 Honda Prelude. Occurred on 03-11-20 between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
• 500 block of Niantic Avenue—a 2006 Ford E250. Occurred between 6:00 p.m. on 03-11-20 and 8:30 a.m. on 03-12-20. **Recovered by Hayward Police Department on 03-23-20.


Miscellaneous

• There were 18 domestic disturbance cases reported
• There were 4 shoplifting incidents reported
• There were 22 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold
• There were 18 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported
• There were 8 arrests for public intoxication
• There were 2 hit and run collisions reported
• There were 2 “boots” placed on cars for unpaid parking tickets


Scams/Other

COVID-19 Vaccine

It has been brought to our attention that people are claiming to be from the CDC (Center for Diseases Control and Prevention), offering to let people “reserve a vaccine for the COVID-19) with a credit card and/or social security number. There is no vaccine reserve program, and the CDC is not offering anything of the sort.


Community Events/Information

COVID-19 FAQ’s

The best way to protect yourself against this virus to not be exposed in the first place. As you probably all know, please keep the 6-foot distance, follow the shelter-at-home directive, wash your hands, etc. For a comprehensive FAQ list, I like the list the County of San Mateo has published. Visit: https://www.smcgov.org/shelter-place-faqs.


San Mateo County Alert System (SMC)

Have you signed up to receive these alerts? This alert is a free digital communication system used by emergency management agencies and first responders to send emergency alerts, notifications and updates to portable digital devices. In an emergency situation, an alert will be sent by San Mateo County authorized personnel and you will receive messages on your cell phone or mobile device. Most carriers activate the service automatically. To receive emergency alerts, sign up by visiting www.smcalert.info. According to County records, Daly City has the lowest number of registered users in the county. Please sign up today!


Nextdoor.com

Nextdoor.com is a free private social networking website for your neighborhood. This private network ensures that only those who live in your neighborhood can join; users must go through a verification process. Neighbors ask each other for business recommendations; help in locating missing pets; discuss relevant local government issues; or connect for other reasons. It is very easy to sign up. 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 live there. Please note: The City of Daly City and/or the Police Department cannot see what residents post—we are only allowed to post information. There is also a mobile application, or you can have it sent to your e-mail. Give it a try! www.nextdoor.com


Digital/Social Media

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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 always welcome!


Thank you,

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