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 Monday, 11-23-20 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Officer Haas was dispatched to the parking lot of Original Joe’s of Westlake on a report of a man driving recklessly, revving the engine of his vehicle, and was also reported as falling asleep behind the wheel. Dispatchers advised the vehicle had left the parking lot and was going toward Westlake but then went back to the restaurant parking lot. Officer Haas and Officer Hightower arrived to see the vehicle was parked in front of the restaurant, blocking the entrance and causing a back-up of cars behind him. The driver, a 53-year old San Francisco resident, had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person and was incapable of stepping out of his vehicle, due to his intoxication. After he was out of the vehicle, the driver was unable to complete the field sobriety tests. Officer Haas placed him under arrest for driving under the influence.

On Thursday, 11-26-20 at approximately 8:19 p.m., a 40-year old male was struck by a possible 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna minivan with damage on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The passenger side headlight was broken as a result of the collision. After the collision, the suspect vehicle briefly swerved towards oncoming traffic and nearly struck a vehicle traveling the opposite direction. This occurred on Geneva Avenue, just west of Bayshore Boulevard. The suspect vehicle did not stop, and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators are currently working on the case.

On Friday, 11-27-20 at 10:31 p.m., Officer Jackson-Berrios was dispatched to the Serramonte Shopping Center on a report of a just-occurred robbery. The officer contacted the victim, a 20-year old Daly City resident, who said he was dropped off by a ride share in the area of Crunch Fitness when he was walking on the sidewalk towards Classy Nails. The victim said a black truck occupied by approximately five or six Hispanic pulled up to him, and the front passenger asked if he knew his way around the area. The victim said he gave directions, and the occupants of the truck began yelling insults at him. The victim said he walked towards the vehicle and challenged the group by telling them to get out of the car. The victim could not recall how many people got out of the truck, but he said several people got out, swarmed him, kicked and punched him. The victim believed he was hit approximately 15 times. He said the subjects got back into the truck and left the area. The victim’s cellphone fell out of his pocket during the incident, and he could not find it. He also suffered from abrasions to his face and hands, a loose tooth, and pain to his elbow. The victim described the main suspect as a Hispanic male in his approximate 20’s, 6’0”, short wavy black hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. This case is under investigation.

On Saturday, 11-28-20 at 6:10 p.m., Officer Shiu and Officer Luis were dispatched to the Westlake Shopping Center on a report of shoplifters at DSW Shoes. The manager pointed to a vehicle and said the shoplifters concealed items and entered a nearby vehicle. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle took off recklessly at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to yield, and the officers did not pursue the vehicle, due to the risk of public safety. Officer Luis said as he was driving back to DSW, a person in another vehicle stuck an arm out of the window and pointed towards the Westlake Apartments on Poncetta Drive. The DSW employee said she saw subjects in the store, and she asked the male if he was all set to check out. The reporting party said she stepped away and called 911, as she recognized the female from previous thefts in the store, as well as other DSW stores within the Bay Area to Sacramento. The reporting party said the two subjects started placing items—leggings and handbags—into a bag and walked out of the store. Officer Shiu relayed the information to the officers in the Crime Suppression Unit, and they found the vehicle, along with the male—a 15-year old Citrus Heights resident. The merchandise, totaling over $6,300, was recovered. Officer Luis cited the juvenile and released him to the custody of his grandmother. This case is still being investigated in order to identify the other suspect.


Robberies

There was one robbery during the past week.

On Friday, 11-27-20 at 10:31 p.m., a robbery occurred in the parking lot of Serramonte Shopping Center. See “Notable Reports” for more information.


Residential Burglaries

There were no residential burglaries during the past week.


Commercial Burglaries

There were three commercial burglaries during the past week.

On Saturday, 11-28-20 at approximately 12:24 a.m., an unknown suspect shattered the front glass door of the Valero Gas station on Mission Street and stole scratch off tickets. This investigation is continuing.

Between Friday, 11-27-20 at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 11-28-20 at 8:00 a.m., an unknown suspect pried the locked mailbox and storage room door to a condominium complex 91st Street. It is unknown if anything was stolen.

On Saturday, 11-28-20 at 6:10 p.m., a burglary occurred at DSW Shoes. One of the suspects was arrested. See “Notable Reports” for more information.




Vehicle Burglaries

There were seven vehicle burglaries during the past week.

• Southgate Avenue/Rockridge Avenue—Dewalt power tools and plumbing equipment were taken from a 2007 Chevrolet Express. The door lock was punched. Occurred between 10:30 p.m. on 11-23-20 and 8:20 a.m. on 11-24-20.
• 300 block of South Hill Boulevard—nothing was taken from a 2006 Lexus GS300. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 11:00 p.m. on 11-27-20 and 9:00 a.m. on 11-28-20.
• 200 block of Woodrow Street—the ignition control panel was broken, and nothing was taken from a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The driver’s side door lock was pried. Occurred on 11-28-20 at 12:58 a.m.
• Belmar Avenue/Park Plaza Drive—tools were taken from a 2019 Mercedes Benz Metris. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 2:30 p.m. on 11-25-20 and 8:50 a.m. on 11-30-20.
• 4700 block of Callan Boulevard—the ignition was damaged, but nothing was taken from a 1997 Honda Civic. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 11-29-20 and 7:30 a.m. on 11-30-20.
• Parking lot at 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard (3rd floor)—Pajamas and sneakers were taken from a 2012 Fiat 500. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 11-27-20 between 10:50 p.m. and 11:20 p.m. **On-line report.
• Carter Street/Saddleback Drive—nothing was taken from inside, but the rear license plate was taken from a 2002 Honda Civic. The right rear window was smashed. Occurred between 9:00 a.m. on 11-23-20 and 9:00 a.m. on 11-24-20.


Stolen Vehicles

There were four vehicles stolen and one attempted stolen vehicle during the past week. One was recovered.

• Southgate Avenue/Lakeshire Drive—a 1996 Acura Integra. Occurred between 6:30 p.m. on 11-25-20 and 9:00 a.m. on 11-26-20. **Recovered by South San Francisco P.D. on 11-29-20.
• 200 block of Citrus Avenue—a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. Occurred between 3:00 p.m. on 11-25-20 and 10:00 a.m. on 11-28-20.
• Unit block of Canterbury Drive—a 2000 Honda Civic. Occurred between 9:00 p.m. on 11-28-20 and 11:30 a.m. on 11-29-20.
• King Drive/Callan Boulevard—a 2005 Ford F250. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 11-28-20 and 5:00 a.m. on 11-29-20.
• 4700 block of Callan Boulevard—an attempted stolen 1992 Honda Civic. Occurred between 10:00 p.m. on 11-27-20 and 9:00 a.m. on 12-02-20.


Miscellaneous

• There were 115 cases taken
• There were 9 domestic disturbance cases reported
• There were 5 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold
• There were 4 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported
• There were no arrests for public intoxication
• There were 2 hit and run collisions reported
• There were 4 narcotics-related cases taken

Scams/Other

Nothing to report.


Community Events/Information


Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event—Saturday, December 12, 2020

San Mateo County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) free of charge on Saturday, December 12th only by appointment. Residents are required to schedule an appointment at San Mateo County’s HHW program on line at www.smchealth.org/hhw or by phone at (650) 372-6200. You will be given the drop off location after you make your appointment. The limit is 10 gallons (liquid) or 50 pounds (solid) per appointment. No business waste accepted. Accepted items include acids/bases, aerosol cans, automotive supplies (car batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid), cleaning products, fertilizers, pesticides, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights (compact and tubes), paint, inks, and photo chemicals. No radioactive, explosive, medical or commercial waste is allowed. All waste collected is reused, recycled, or stabilized for proper disposal to achieve zero waste being landfilled.


COVID-19 Information

San Mateo County is now in the “Purple Tier”. 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

Digital/Social Media

Please “like” us on Facebook if you would like to see updates and photos about the Police Department. Our handle on Twitter is @DalyCityPD, and on Instagram we are DalyCityPD.

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]