Crime Alert Bulletin Covering the Week of September 26-October 2, 2022
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.
Robberies
There were two robberies and an attempted robbery during the past week.
On Sunday, 10-02-22, at approximately 9:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Valero gas station on Mission Street on a report of a robbery. The suspect took an energy drink from the refrigerator and gave the cashier $4. The suspect then reached for a black semi-automatic pistol and pointed it at the cashier with both hands. The cashier recalled the suspect saying “money.” The suspect saw several cars drive up to the gas pumps outside. The cashier gave the suspect back his $4, and then the suspect fled eastbound on Bismark Street in a light blue four-door sedan. The suspect was described as a thin build White male between 25 and 28 years old, 6’0” tall, with light-colored eyes, and wearing a black ski mask, yellow jacket, and black pants.
On Sunday, 10-02-22, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Fuel 24/7 gas station on Sullivan Avenue on a report of a robbery. The cashier stated that the suspect entered the store and asked how much money was in the register. The suspect removed a black handgun and pointed the handgun at the cashier. The suspect stated, “I want the money” or “Give me the money” to the cashier. The cashier opened the register and gave the suspect all the cash. The suspect grabbed the money, tucked the handgun and money in his pants waistband, and fled in a blue Toyota Corolla. The suspect was described as a thin White male approximately 20 years old, about 6’3” tall, and wearing a black ski mask, yellow hooded sweatshirt, and black and red-colored sweatpants.
On Friday, 09-30-22, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a subject came to the front desk to report that she was the victim of an attempted robbery that occurred earlier on the west sidewalk of Park Plaza Drive near the Westlake Shopping Center. The victim stated that a suspect grabbed at her purse, but was not able to take it. As the victim attempted to walk away, the suspect grabbed her hair and pulled her to the ground. The suspect sat on top of the victim’s chest and struck her 2-3 times on her face. The suspect, a 48-year-old transient, was located, arrested, and booked into jail for attempted robbery.
Residential Burglaries
There were two residential burglaries and one attempted residential burglary during the past week.
On Tuesday, 09-27-22, at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to the unit block of Wavecrest Drive on a report of a theft that occurred half an hour earlier. The victim stated that the suspects followed her husband home. The husband stated that as he exited a grocery store, a heavyset Middle Eastern female in her late thirties or forties waved him down and asked if he could buy her jewelry. The suspect continued to beg for money. The husband told the suspect that he could possibly show his wife the jewelry to see if she may be interested. The suspect entered the husband’s vehicle without permission. The husband drove home with the suspect in the car and noticed a white minivan following behind them. The husband went into his wife’s room and did not notice that the suspect was also inside the house until it was too late, as the suspect was not invited to enter. The wife told both the husband and suspect to get out of the room. The husband walked outside to the living room and noticed four suspects. The first suspect was the female who came out of the room with him. The second suspect was an average build female in her twenties wearing a hijab with flower designs. The third suspect was described as a ten-year-old boy. The fourth suspect was described as a light-skinned complexion male who was driving the minivan. The wife also exited her bedroom and went into the kitchen. The first and third suspects started kissing her hands, touching her neck, and placing numerous amounts of jewelry around her neck. The wife gave them $100 and instructed them to leave. Meanwhile, the second suspect entered the bedroom and took the wife’s jewelry. The wife checked her neck and noticed that her necklace was also missing. The jewelry stolen was valued at approximately $12,000. This investigation is continuing.
On Wednesday, 09-28-22, at approximately 9:47 a.m., at the 100 block of Los Olivos Avenue, a resident was a victim of a home invasion. The victim stated that a Black male wearing a reflective vest and a hard hat rang her doorbell, but she did not allow this person inside the house. The victim went to check on the rear of her property and walked out to her porch. She stated she noticed two other Black males wearing all black jumping the fence into her backyard. The victim attempted to close her backdoor, but was unable to due to the door stopper. The two suspects rushed inside the house. One of these suspects allowed the suspect at the front door to enter. While two suspects searched the home, one of the suspects strangled the victim. Eventually, the suspects left the home in a white Kia hatchback with the victim’s life savings, jewelry, foreign money, a Louis Vuitton handbag, and cell phone. This investigation is continuing.
On Wednesday, 09-28-22, at approximately 7:49 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Skyline Drive on a report of a residential burglary. The suspects attempted to gain entry by damaging the front door and breaking a backyard window. The two suspects were wearing black hooded sweatshirts. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglaries
There were two commercial burglaries during the past week.
On Thursday, 09-29-22, at approximately 6:24 a.m., Smoke 4 Less was a victim of burglary after an unknown suspect pried open the door and took approximately $2,500 in cigarettes. The suspect was described as a thin build dark-skinned male wearing a black hoodie, dark pants, and black and white Nike shoes.
On Saturday, 10-01-22, at approximately 6:26 p.m., Walgreens on Mission Street was the victim of burglary after four suspects stole a pushcart, tote boxes, dental products, toiletries, detergent, and candy. The suspects entered the store, took the merchandise, and left the store without paying. The value of all the stolen merchandise is to be determined.
Vehicle Burglaries
There were three vehicle burglaries reported during the past week.
- 200 block of Palmcrest Drive—two bicycles were taken from a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The driver’s side door keyhole and ignition were damaged. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 09-27-22 and 9:15 a.m. on 09-28-22.
- 200 block of Cerro Drive—vehicle registration was taken from a 2019 Subaru Impreza. Unknown method of entry. Occurred between 6:00 p.m. on 09-28-22 and 4:00 p.m. on 09-29-22. **Online report.
- Parking lot of Serramonte Shopping Center near Target—a backpack containing clothing and a Bluetooth speaker was taken from a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The rear passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 10-01-22 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Stolen Vehicles
There were seven vehicles stolen and one attempted vehicle stolen during the past week. One vehicle was recovered.
- 300 block of Lake Merced Boulevard—a 1972 Porsche 914. Occurred on 09-27-22 between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Hillside Boulevard and Alp Avenue—a 2008 Ford Econoline E-150. Occurred between 6:00 p.m. on 09-27-22 and 7:00 a.m. on 09-28-22.
- Unit block of Poncetta Drive—a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. Occurred between 6:00 p.m. on 09-27-22 and 8:00 a.m. on 09-28-22.
- 300 block of Park Plaza Drive—a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. Occurred between 11:00 p.m. on 09-27-22 and 7:00 a.m. on 09-28-22.
- Unit block of Accacia Street—a 2013 Ford E-250. Occurred on 10-01-22 at approximately 3:50 a.m. **Recovered by DCPD on 10-02-22.
- Callan Boulevard and Hickey Boulevard—a 2003 GMC C4500 and a 2015 John Deere Green Bandit woodchipper. Occurred between 10:00 a.m. on 10-01-22 and 8:00 a.m. on 10-03-22.
- 200 block of Palmcrest Drive— an attempted theft of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. Occurred between 5:00 p.m. on 09-27-22 and 9:15 a.m. on 09-28-22.
Miscellaneous
- There were 179 cases taken.
- There were 10 domestic disturbance cases reported.
- There were 8 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold.
- There were 15 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported.
- There were 2 cases for public intoxication.
- There were 3 hit-and-run collisions reported.
- There were 10 narcotics-related cases taken.
Community Events/Information
Kasayahan Sa Daly City—Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Marchbank Park
Please join the City of Daly City Department of Library & Recreation Services for the Kasayahan Sa event, a Filipino-American history month celebration on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Marchbank Park, located at 10 S Parkview Avenue. There will be live entertainment, food, and vendors. Please visit www.dalycity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=418 for more information.
Daly City’s Annual TRUNK OR TREAT event, Friday, October 21, 2022, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Westlake Park
Please join the City of Daly City Recreation Services for their TRUNK OR TREAT event on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Westlake Park, located at 145 Lake Merced Boulevard. Walk from car to car collecting treats in the haunted parking lot. The cost is $5 per participant. Register your child(ren) and receive a goodie bag that can be used to collect candies, treats, spooky items, and more. Please visit www.dalycity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=419 for more information.
Daly City Make a Difference Day
Free Recycling Event — Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., City Hall Parking Lot
The City of Daly City is hosting this event in the City Hall parking lot where they will be offering the following free services in a drive-through format: Secure Document Shredding, E-waste Drop-off, and Used Tire Take Back. There will be NO mattresses or household hazardous waste accepted. Proof of residency is required to drop off items for disposal (driver’s license and/or recent utility bill). Please visit www.dalycity.org/MADD for more information.
Volunteer Clean-Ups — Saturday, October 22, 2022, Various Times
In addition, there will be opportunities to volunteer in tree plantings, clean-ups in parks and neighborhoods, Mission Street-Top of the Hill clean-up, and Mussel Rock Coastal clean-up. All volunteers must complete a release form prior to beginning any work activity associated with Make a Difference Day. Volunteers under 18 years of age must submit a release form with the signature of the parent or guardian. Please visit www.dalycity.org/MADD for more information and forms.
San Mateo County Poet Laureate
Are you interested in being San Mateo County’s next Poet Laureate? The Poet Laureate will be a two-year position which includes a $5,000 yearly stipend. During that term, the Poet Laureate will act as ambassador and advocate for poetry, literature, and the arts. It is expected that the Poet Laureate will contribute to San Mateo County’s poetry and literary legacy through public readings and participation in civic events. The Poet Laureate will also propose and lead a community project. The deadline for receipt of the application packet and supporting documents is by 5:00 PM on October 30, 2022. Please visit www.smcgov.org/ceo/poet-laureate-application for more information and eligibility criteria.
Daly City Public Library Associates (DCPLA), Art & Lit Fest, Saturday, November 5, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Serramonte Center
DCPLA is launching an inaugural Art & Lit Fest. It will be a day of arts and crafts, performances, workshops, live music, and fun – celebrating the talent in our community while raising funds for the Daly City Public Library. The event will feature headlining author Bren Bataclan, who will talk about his art and his book Fe: A Traumatized Son’s Graphic Memoir. Please visit www.dcpla.org/artfest for more information.
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 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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Address/Location
Daly City Police Department
333 90th St
Daly City, CA 94015
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-991-8119
