Full Notification

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, 06-30-20 at 8:12 p.m., Officer Hightower and Officer Leyson were dispatched to the area of Alta Vista Way and Oakridge Drive on a report of three unknown male juveniles looking into vehicles. Officer Hightower found three subjects who fit the description the reporting party gave and asked them where they were coming from. Other officers arrived and stood by the subjects while Officer Hightower spoke with the reporting party. The reporting party/victim showed the officer the damage to his vehicle and advised there were miscellaneous coins taken from the coin drawer. Officer Hightower was immediately flagged down by another victim who said his vehicle was broken into, and miscellaneous change was missing. A third victim flagged down the officer and also reported that his vehicle was broken into, and he was missing money. The three juveniles, a 16-year old Daly City resident and two 15-year old Daly City residents, were arrested for auto burglary and were released to their legal guardians. A complaint will be sought for prosecution.

On Friday, 07-03-20 at 10:17 p.m., Officer Gill and Officer Jackson-Berrios were dispatched to the 2600 block of Geneva Avenue on a report of a just-occurred strong-armed robbery. The reporting party said she was parked in her vehicle and saw approximately six adults between 18-20 years old who grabbed a man and took his phone and what she believed to be a wallet. The reporting party decided to intervene and said she drove her vehicle toward the subjects and yelled that she was going to call the police. The reporting party said the six subjects all began running across Geneva Avenue and up Pasadena Street towards San Francisco. The 22-year old victim said he was walking home from the 7-Mile House in Brisbane, and as he walked past the Cow Palace, he said he felt as if he was being followed. The victim said he turned around and saw six black males walking behind him, and then suddenly they started running. The victim said four of the subjects grabbed him from behind and wrapped their arms completely around him. The victim said they pushed his torso down on the ground while the other two subjects rummaged through his pockets. The suspects stole $160, and a cellphone from the victim. This case is under investigation.

On Saturday, 07-04-20 at 9:42 p.m., Officer Greene and Officer Sunga were dispatched to a call for medical service at the bus stop at Lake Merced Blvd and Southgate Avenue. Officer Sunga arrived to find a male subject who was profusely bleeding from his head. The subject/victim was heavily intoxicated and told the officer he walked from Joe’s of Westlake after having dinner with his girlfriend. He said he was walking back to the bus stop when three Hispanic male subjects walked up to him and jumped him. The victim, a 50-year old Daly City resident, said at first, he did not know if anything was stolen from him. The victim was transported to the hospital where he received staples to his scalp. Officer Greene re-interviewed the victim who said the suspects had stolen his cellphone and $800 earrings he had purchased for his girlfriend. The victim described one male as a black male, approximately 20 years old, black hair, two stud earrings, wearing a red Nike shirt, and black skinny jeans. The victim described the other subject as a mixed-race male approximately 19-20 years old, with an unknown neck tattoo and a 4” cross tattoo on his right forearm, wearing a white tee shirt, black hoodie, blue jeans and white Adidas shoes. This case is under investigation.

On Wednesday, 07-01-20 at approximately 2:06 a.m., Officer Lajoie, Officer Brenes, Officer Lizana and Officer Shoopman were dispatched to an apartment on the 100 block of Coronado Avenue on a report of a verbal argument of physical altercation. While the officers were responding, the dispatcher advised that a female caller said her husband had just assaulted his parents. The 39-year old son was subsequently arrested for false imprisonment and elder abuse after he forced his parents into the bathroom and would not let them leave. The son strangled his 64-year old mother and forced his 72-year old father’s head into the toilet. The son was a convicted felon, and officer searched the subject’s property. The subject had a loaded firearm without a serial number, as well as a large capacity magazine, and an “M80” ammo in the subject’s duffle bag. Officer Lajoie arrested the subject for false imprisonment by violence, elder abuse, possession of a firearm by a felon (two priors), possession of a large capacity magazine, carrying a loaded a firearm, and possession of ammunition. The judge granted an emergency order protecting the parents from the son.


Robberies


There were three robberies and one attempted robbery during the past week.

On Monday, 06-29-20 at approximately 5:23 p.m., Officer Herrera responded to a call of a strong- armed robbery and battery at the Chevron gas station on John Daly Boulevard. The 22-year old victim said he had just purchased cigarettes and was smoking outside the gas station when an unknown subject, described as a black male wearing all black clothing and a black ski mask, punched him in the head and face approximately five times while trying to take his Gucci backpack. This investigation is continuing.

On Friday, 07-03-20 at 10:10 p.m., a 22-year old Daly City resident was the victim of a robbery on the 2600 block of Geneva Avenue. See “Notable Reports” for more information.

On Saturday, 07-04-20 at 4:25 p.m., two subjects attempted to steal several items of merchandise at the Lucky’s store. The lead clerk noticed the subjects loaded liquor, soap and meat into a cart and a bag. The clerk said when the subjects tried to leave without paying, he told them to leave the bag with the merchandise. The men refused and tried to push past the clerk. The clerk tried to grab the bag from one subject, and a glass fell out of the bag. One of the subjects picked up the bottle and raised it over his head, as if he was going to swing it at him. The clerk let the subjects get away, but when they were in the parking lot, they dropped the rest of the merchandise and left into a gray Dodge. The 48-year old clerk described one subject as a slender black male in his 30’s wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. The clerk described the other subject as a heavy-set black male in his 40’s, wearing a gray tank top.

On Saturday, 07-04-20 at 9:42 p.m., a 50-year old Daly City resident was the victim of a robbery at the bus stop at Lake Merced Blvd and Southgate Avenue. See “Notable Reports” for more information.

Residential Burglaries

There were no residential burglaries during the past week.


Commercial Burglaries


There were three commercial burglaries and one attempted commercial burglary during the past week.

On Friday, 07-03-20 at approximately 4:25 a.m., two unknown suspects pried open the rear door of the KFC restaurant on Westmoor Avenue and stole currency. This investigation is continuing.

On Sunday, 07-05-20 at approximately 8:35 p.m., three unknown suspects broke the front glass door of the Union 76 gas station on Junipero Serra Boulevard and stole California lottery scratch tickets, cigarettes and beef jerky. This investigation is continuing.

On Sunday, 07-05-20 at approximately 9:25 p.m., a female suspect entered an apartment building laundry room on the unit block of Escuela Drive and stole laundry not belonging to her. Officer Tualaulelei reviewed the video surveillance footage and recognized the suspect, a 31-year old transient, from prior contacts. This case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution.

On Friday, 07-03-20 between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to burglarize the Chevron gas station on Bayshore Boulevard. No entry was gained.


Vehicle Burglaries

There were fourteen vehicle burglaries during the past week. Three juveniles were arrested for several of these burglaries.

• Unit block of Montebello Drive—loose change was taken from a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 06-29-20 at an unknown time. **On-line report.
• First floor of the parking garage at 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard—tools, headphones and a guitar were taken from a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 06-30-20 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Alta Vista Way/Oakridge Drive--$16.82 was taken from a 2004 Honda Civic. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 06-30-20 at 8:12 p.m. **Three subjects were arrested.
• 100 block of Alta Vista Way—a backpack containing an iPhone charger, portable battery pack, blanket and hand sanitizer was taken from a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. A passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 4:00 p.m. on 06-30-20 and 11:00 a.m. on 07-01-20. **Three subjects were arrested.
• Alta Vista Way/Oakridge Drive—miscellaneous change was taken from a 2015 Mercedes Benz GL550. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 06-30-20 at 8:12 p.m. **Three subjects were arrested
• Alta Vista Way/Oakridge Drive--$16.82 was taken from a 2017 Lexus ES300. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 06-30-20 at 8:12 p.m. **Three subjects were arrested.
• Unit block of Alta Vista Way—a Fastrak transponder was taken from a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 8:00 p.m. on 05-29-20 and 11:00 a.m. on 07-02-20.
• 500 block of Alexis Circle—unknown what was taken from a 2005 BMW X5. A window was smashed. Occurred on 07-02-20 between 9:12 p.m. and midnight. **Three subjects were arrested.
• 500 block of Alexis Circle—a purse was taken from an unlocked 2004 Subaru Outback. Occurred on 07-02-20 between 9:12 p.m. and midnight. **Three subjects were arrested.
• 300 block of Bay Ridge Drive—nothing was taken from a 2014 Lexus IS 250. The front passenger window and rear window was smashed. Occurred on 07-02-20 at 9:12 p.m. **Three subjects were arrested.
• 300 block of Bay Ridge Drive—nothing was taken from a 2010 Toyota Prius. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred on 07-02-20 at 9:12 p.m. **Three subjects were arrested.
• 100 block of Wyandotte Avenue—a dash cam and a passport radar detector were taken from a 2004 Acura TSX. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 9:00 p.m. on 07-02-20 and 1:00 a.m. on 07-03-20.
• 700 block of Hillside Boulevard—nothing was taken from a 2017 Toyota RAV4. Occurred between 7:00 p.m. on 07-02-20 and 5:40 a.m. on 07-03-20. The method of entry is unknown. **On-line report.
• Parking lot of the Bayshore Community Center—vehicle registration was taken from a 2020 Toyota Sienna. The front passenger and sliding passenger doors were smashed. Occurred between 5:20 p.m. on 07-02-20 and 5:20 p.m. on 07-03-20. **On-line report.
• 500 block of Alexis Circle—Rayban sunglasses and a cellphone charger was taken from a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 07-03-20 between 12:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. **On-line report.


Stolen Vehicles

There were seven vehicles stolen during the past week. One vehicle was recovered.

• 1100 block Southgate Avenue—a 2018 Honda Accord. Occurred on 06-30-20 at 6:27 a.m. The victim left the vehicle running without “warm up”. *Recovered by San Francisco P.D. on 07-02-20.
• Seton Hospital—a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Occurred on 07-01-20 between 6:50 p.m. an 7:00 p.m. the victim left the key in the ignition and parked the vehicle in the red zone near the pharmacy.
• Unit block of Ward Court—a 1998 Honda CRV. Occurred between 7:30 p.m. on 07-01-20 and 6:30 a.m. on 07-02-20.
• 300 block of First Avenue—a 2015 Honda Accord. Occurred between 9:30 p.m. on 07-01-20 and 7:30 a.m. on 07-02-20.
• 3000 block of Geneva Avenue—a 2000 GMC Sierra. Occurred between 8:00 p.m. on 07-02-20 and 7:00 a.m. on 07-03-20.
• Home Depot parking lot—a 2004 Ford F350. Occurred on 07-03-20 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• 4100 block of Callan Boulevard—a 1992 Honda Prelude. Occurred between 6:00 p.m. on 07-03-20 and 9:00 a.m. on 07-04-20.


Miscellaneous

• There were 4 domestic disturbance cases reported
• There were no shoplifting incidents reported
• There were 6 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold
• There were 6 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported
• There was 1 arrest for public intoxication
• There were no hit and run collisions reported




Scams/Other

Amazon Package Scam

On Wednesday, 07-01-20 at 10:30 a.m., Officer Hepler took a report from a 54-year old Daly City resident regarding a theft by false pretenses. The victim told the officer that she has received several packages over the last few weeks left in front of her door or in the lobby of her apartment building on the 300 block of Half Moon Lane. The victim said she contacted what she believed to be an Amazon support line that she located on Google. The victim told the officer that she explained to several different people that she was receiving packages and did not order them. She was told that ultimately her Amazon account had been hacked by unknown suspects, and in order to relieve the debt and fix the problems with Amazon, she would need to purchase $6,000 in gift cards, which she did. She told the officer she went to the nearby CVS pharmacy and purchased approximately a dozen gift cards and later called back and spoke someone who told to scratch off the access codes and provide them to him. The victim later figured out that she had been victim of a scam.


Community Events/Information

COVID-19 Information

Our City’s website has a comprehensive listing of a myriad of resources that can be beneficial to you during this time. It is on the front page of the website, and I recommend you visit it for information. The website is: www.dalycity.org


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


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Thank you,

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