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, 08-17-21 at 3:10 p.m., subsequent to a traffic stop by Officer Fulmore, a 27-year old Daly City resident was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a concealed firearm within a vehicle, being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, driving on a suspended driver's license, and possession of marijuana in an open container. This occurred on Southgate Avenue and Palmdale Avenue.
 
On Wednesday, 08-18-21 at 1:24 p.m., a 57-year old San Francisco resident was the victim of a robbery by an unknown suspect. This occurred in the parking lot of the Chase Bank on Junipero Serra Boulevard. The victim said he went to the bank to get a cashier’s check to pay his rent. The victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot and went inside the bank. The victim received the cashier’s check in an envelope, carried the envelope to his car and put the envelope in the glove compartment. The victim said as soon as he tried to start his vehicle, he said an unknown suspect approached his driver’s side window and shattered it with a black semi-automatic handgun. The victim said then the suspect pointed the firearm at him and demanded the money and envelope. The victim said he reached across to access his glove box and handed over the envelope. The victim said the suspect then began to “pat search” his chest and front pants pocket, looking for more items to steal. The victim said he reached into his pocket and gave the suspect $400. The victim said the suspect then fled from the parking lot, but he did not know which direction. The victim described the suspect as a black male, early 20’s, approximately 5’6” to 5’8”, 150-160 lbs., wearing a black hoodie with the hood pulled over his head.
 
On Friday, 08-20-21at 8:34 a.m., a 47 and 50 year old Daly City resident were the victims of an assault with a deadly weapon by a 42-year old transient subject who swung an approximate three foot metal pipe at them and threatened them. This occurred in the parking lot of the United Methodist Church on Southgate Avenue. The suspect hit a nearby Ford Transit van with the pipe and caused a dent to the van. The subject’s probation officer was contacted, and the subject was arrested and taken to jail. The victims were physically unharmed.
 
On Saturday, 08-21-21 at approximately 1:50 p.m., a 22-year old Tracy resident was the victim of an attempted murder by her ex-boyfriend, a 23-year old Bakersfield resident, after he stabbed her upper body 15 times with a kitchen knife. The ex-boyfriend then used the same knife to lacerate his own throat in an ostensible suicide threat. This occurred inside a residence on the 400 block of Vista Grande Avenue. Both the victim and suspect were treated by emergency personnel and transported to the hospital. After he was medically cleared, the suspect was booked for attempted murder and for violating a court order.
 
On Saturday, 08-21-21 at approximately 2:55 p.m., officers were advised of a medical call involving two people who were in full cardiac arrest at the Gellert Park Clubhouse. Three subjects (ranging from 47 to 54 years old) most likely overdosed on Fentanyl and were transported to two different hospitals.
 
On Saturday, 08-21-21 at 8:26 p.m., Officer L. Reyes was dispatched to the 200 block of Southgate Avenue on a report of a brandishing. Officer Greene and Sergeant Aquila found the suspect matching the description on Southgate Avenue and Elmwood Drive. The victim, a 37-year old Daly City resident, said his girlfriend worked at a nearby business, and his girlfriend had been having problems with a customer who “comes to her job and harasses her”. The victim’s girlfriend told him that the subject was at the business and had grabbed her buttocks. The victim arrived at the store and stood around and did not approach the suspect. The victim said the suspect then approached the victim and pulled out a knife, took a fighting stance and threatened to “gut” him. The victim pulled out pepper spray from his pocket and sprayed the suspect in the face. Officer L. Reyes later arrested the suspect, a 47-year old Daly City resident, for brandishing and criminal threats.
 
 
Robberies
 
There were two robberies during the past week.
 
On Wednesday, 08-18-21 at 1:24 p.m., a 57-year old San Francisco resident was the victim of a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Chase Bank on Junipero Serra Boulevard. See “Notable Reports” for more information.
 
On Wednesday, 08-18-21 at approximately 8:50 p.m., the asset protection agent for Nordstrom Rack saw three subjects enter the store and proceeded to take various clothing items, shoes, and handbags. The agent said the suspects began to walk towards the exit without paying for the merchandise. The agent said one of the suspects pointed a taser device at him, and said, “get out of my way”. The agent said all of the subjects exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The victim described the first suspect as a black female, approximately 30 years old, wearing a red jacket, red/gray sweatpants, and red shoes. The victim described the second suspect as a black male, approximately 18 years old, wearing a black t-shirt, jeans, and white shoes. Lastly, the victim described the third suspect as a black female, approximately 18 years old, wearing large green jacket, dark pants, and black shoes. The victim estimated the value of the stolen merchandise is $3,000.
 
  
Residential Burglaries
 
There were no residential burglaries during the past week.
 
 
Commercial Burglaries
 
There were no commercial burglaries during the past week.
Vehicle Burglaries   
 
There were 5 vehicle burglaries reported during the past week.
 

• 100 block of Palmcrest Drive—a scooter and sweaters were taken from the back seat of a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 11:50 p.m. on 08-16-21 and 10:15 a.m. on 08-17-21. **On-line report.
• Serramonte Shopping Center parking lot near Buffalo Wild Wings—a backpack and paperwork were taken from a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The left rear window was smashed. Occurred on 08-18-21 at 5:15 p.m.
• 1400 block of Sweetwood Drive—over $5,000 worth of tools were taken from a 1992 Toyota Previa. The left front window and rear window were smashed. Occurred between 11:00 p.m. on 08-20-21 and 6:52 a.m. on 08-21-21.
• Unit block of Hillcrest Drive—nothing was taken from a 2003 Honda Accord. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 08-21-21 at 1:00 a.m.
• 500 block of Verducci Drive—tools were taken from a 2009 Chevrolet Express. The method of entry is unknown. Occurred on 08-22-21 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. **On-line report.

 
 
Stolen Vehicles  
 
There were two vehicles stolen during the past week. One was recovered.
 

• Oliver Street/Bellevue Avenue—a 2002 Ford F250. Occurred on 08-20-21 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Thiers Street/Florence Street—a 2005 Honda Element. Occurred between 9:00 p.m. on 08-20-21 and 10:00 a.m. on 08-21-21.

 
 
Miscellaneous   
 

• There were 122 cases taken.
• There were 11 domestic disturbance cases reported.
• There were 7 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold.
• There were 4 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported.
• There were 2 arrests for public intoxication.
• There were 2 hit and run collisions reported.
• There were 6 narcotics-related cases taken

 
 
Scams/Other
 
“Zelle” Transactions Scam
 
On Sunday, 08-15-21 at 12:54 p.m., a 41-year old Daly City resident lost almost $4,000 after she was the victim of a money transfer scam. The victim said she received a message on her phone that stated “Did you authorize $5,000 on Zelle. Call back.” The victim said since she had “Googled” the telephone number, and it came back to Chase Bank customer service, so she thought the person she was speaking with was legitimate. The victim called the number and spoke with “Charles Levi”, who claimed to be an employee from Chase Bank. Levi told the victim to log into her Zelle application and make changes to the settings. Levi instructed the victim to send some “test transactions”, which would all be refunded after they were sent. The victim sent four transactions totaling $3,942.85 and later realized she was scammed when she spoke to an actual Chase customer service member who told her the transactions were sent to a Zelle account with the name of “Tyrell Williams” in Atlanta. In this case, there were two telephone numbers, and the first number did come back to Chase Bank. The second number was a “Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)” number with no subscriber information. Scammers typically can use cellphone applications that allow them to appear as though they are calling from legitimate phone numbers, also known as “Spoofing”. Scammers use multiple disposable VOIP numbers which mask their identities and make it extremely difficult to track them down.   
 
 
Community Events/Information
 
 
Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event—Saturday, September 11, 2021
 
San Mateo County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) free of charge at a special drop-off collection event in Daly City on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. To participate, you may make an appointment for this FREE event by visiting smchealth.org/hhw or by calling (650) 372-6200. The event location and directions will be provided after you make an appointment.
 
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, propane tanks, 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. **No radioactive, explosive, or medical waste.
 
**Limit 10 gallons of liquid or 50 pounds of solid waste per appointment. If you have greater than 10 gallons, you must schedule two appointments and make two vehicle trips.
 
Residents who are unable to attend this event can make an appointment at San Mateo County’s permanent HHW facility Thursdays-Saturdays (except major holiday weekends). You must make an appointment at smchealth.org/hhw or call (650) 372-6200. Free, additional recycling opportunities for paint, fluorescent lights, batteries, and used motor oil/filters are at smchealth.org/hhw—no appointment necessary.
 
 
Daly City PAL (Police Athletic League) Golf Tournament—Monday October 4, 2021
 
Please consider being a part of their fundraiser and visit their website at dcpal.org/golf-tournament/ for more details.
 
 
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]