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.  
 
  
Robberies
 
There were five robberies during the past week.
 
On Monday, 01-02-23, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Geneva Avenue on a report of a strong-arm robbery. The victim stated that a suspect grabbed his jacket and demanded for his cell phone. The victim refused and was hit in the head two times with a piece of wood by the suspect. The suspect reached into the victim’s jacket pocket, took $500, and fled. The suspect was described as a Black male in his late 30s to early 40s, wearing black pants, a black short sleeve shirt, and a red beanie. This investigation is continuing.
 
On Tuesday, 01-03-23, at approximately 2:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to Uniqlo on a report of an altercation. A loss prevention employee stated that a suspect entered the store and took two paper bags. The suspect walked around the store, selected a white sweater, entered the dressing room for a few minutes, and then left the store. The loss prevention employee stopped the suspect by the exit and asked the suspect to return the bags. The suspect reentered the store and was asked to leave multiple times. The loss prevention employee saw the suspect reach into her bag as if she was reaching for a weapon. The loss prevention employee believed the suspect had a weapon and asked, “Whatcha got in there? You gonna shoot me, stab me?” The suspect responded and said, “Imma kill you!” Eventually, the loss prevention employee and the suspect went outside the store, where the suspect punched and tore the clothing of the loss prevention employee. Officers found that the suspect had two Uniqlo tags in her jacket pocket and a large silver magnet and a white sweater in her belongings. The suspect was also wearing a pair of white sweats with the size sticker still on it under her gray sweatpants. Both the sweater and sweats matched the two tags found in the jacket pocket. The stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $40. The suspect, a 19-year-old San Francisco resident, was arrested and booked into jail for robbery and possession of a burglary tool.

On Saturday, 01-07-23, at approximately 10:30 a.m., at the intersection of Park Plaza Drive and Southgate Avenue, an SUV stopped next to a victim. The rear passenger waved the victim over and asked the victim where the nearest church was. After the victim responded, the suspect proceeded to place a fake gold ring on the victim’s hand and give the victim a fake gold necklace and a $20 bill. As the victim refused the items, the suspect grabbed the victim’s gold necklace valued at approximately $7,500 and fled. The driver of the SUV was described as an Arabic male, approximately 40 years of age. The passenger was described as a female adult with long black hair.
 
On Saturday, 01-07-23, at approximately 3:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to Safeway on a report of a theft. A suspect grabbed a black colored purse hanging from the victim’s shoulder and removed a coin purse. Another victim who tried to help grabbed the coin purse, which caused the suspect to eventually let it go. The suspect was able to take $130 from the coin purse and flee. The suspect was described as either a Black or Asian female adult wearing black clothing. This investigation is continuing.
 
On Sunday, 01-08-23, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to Victoria’s Secret on a report of a robbery. Victoria’s Secret staff stated that five females described as Hispanic, Black, and Pacific Islander entered the store and stole merchandise off the display tables. An employee stated one of the suspects picked up two wooden display trays and threw them at her. The suspect also said, “Don’t touch me, or I will hit you.” Another employee heard this same suspect state, “Don’t touch me. You know you can’t touch me. I’ll come back and beat you up.” The suspects placed $14,000 worth of merchandise into black trash bags and left the store. This investigation is continuing.
 
 
Residential Burglaries
 
There were no residential burglaries during the past week.
 
 
Commercial Burglaries
 
There were two commercial burglaries and an attempted commercial burglary during the past week.
 
On Thursday, 01-05-23, between 12:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., at the unit block of Midway Drive, a construction site had its toolboxes drilled open. The suspects took various tools valued at approximately $1,000. **Online report.
 
On Thursday, 01-05-23, at approximately 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to Cigarettes Cheaper on Mission Street on a report of a disturbance. An employee stated that there were two suspects outside the store. One of the suspects entered the store, lunged at the employee, and said, “I love you” to the employee. Eventually, the suspect walked outside. A witness in the store closed the door and locked it. This suspect attempted to reenter the business by kicking the door once, causing damage, then hitting the windowpane of the business three times with a closed fist, causing the glass to shatter. Both suspects walked away and were subsequently located at Hillside Boulevard and Brunswick Street. The suspect who lunged at the employee, a 41-year-old transient, was arrested and booked into jail for commercial burglary and felony vandalism. The other suspect, a 34-year-old Daly City resident, was cited for two outstanding warrants and for possession of drug paraphernalia.
 
On Wednesday, 01-04-23, at approximately 5:13 a.m., Max’s Restaurant was a victim of an attempted commercial burglary when two suspects tried to pry open the double front swinging doors. After being unsuccessful, the suspects left in a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
  
 
Vehicle Burglaries   
 
There was one vehicle burglary reported during the past week.
 

• 2900 block of Junipero Serra Boulevard—nothing was taken from a 2020 Subaru. When the victim approached his vehicle, there was a suspect inside. The victim told the suspect to get out of the car. The suspect exited the car and walked away northeast on Junipero Serra Boulevard. The suspect was described as 6’2” tall, 200 pounds, and wearing a ski mask, puffy jacket, red hoodie, light-colored jeans, and black shoes. The victim’s key fob was on the center console; therefore, the victim believed the suspect was trying to take the vehicle. Occurred on 01-02-23 at approximately 9:00 p.m. This investigation is continuing.

 
 
Stolen Vehicles  
 
There were six vehicles stolen and one attempted stolen vehicle during the past week. Five vehicles were recovered.
 

• 300 block of Accacia Street—a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Occurred on 01-03-23 at approximately 4:20 a.m. **Recovered by SFPD on 01-03-23.

 

• 300 block of Roosevelt Avenue—a 2015 Nissan Altima. Occurred between 10:00 a.m. on 01-03-23 and 2:20 a.m. on 01-04-23. **Recovered by DCPD on 01-04-23.

 

• 2500 block of Geneva Avenue—a 2017 Kia Sportage. Occurred between an unknown time on 01-03-23 and 9:50 p.m. on 01-04-23. **Recovered by DCPD on 01-06-23.

 

• 100 block of School Street—a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. Occurred between 2:00 p.m. on 01-07-23 and 11:59 p.m. on 01-08-23. **Recovered by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office on 01-10-23.

 

• Unit block of Northgate Court — a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. Occurred on 01-08-23 at approximately 4:00 a.m.

 

• Geneva Avenue and Oriente Street—a 2006 Ford E350. Occurred on 01-08-23 at approximately 4:28 a.m. **Recovered by DCPD on 01-08-23.

 

• 2900 block of Junipero Serra Boulevard—an attempted theft of a 2020 Subaru. Please see the “Vehicle Burglaries” section above.

 
 
Miscellaneous
 

• There were 139 cases taken.

 

• There were 5 domestic disturbance cases reported.

 

• There were 3 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold.

 

• There were 10 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported.

 

• There were 2 cases for public intoxication.

 

• There were 2 hit-and-run collisions reported.

 

• There were 12 narcotics-related cases taken.

Community Events/Information
 
Daly City Public Library Associates Youth Poet Laureate Program
 
The Daly City Public Library Associates (DCPLA) is calling all teen poets to win a chance to represent Daly City as the 2023-24 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate. DCPLA is proud to announce the launch of the 2023-24 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate program, in partnership with the National Youth Poet Laureate Program, Urban Word, and Daly City Public Library. The program celebrates teen poets who live or attend school in Daly City and exhibit a commitment to artistic excellence, civic engagement, leadership, and social justice. The Youth Poet Laureate receives: $5,000 honorarium, VIP status to represent Daly City at community events between May 2023 and May 2024, and publication of 5 of poems in the National Poet Laureate annual anthology by Penmanship Books. Applicants must meet the following criteria: reside OR attend school in Daly City, be between the ages of 13 and 18 years old by the application deadline, serve as Laureate for the program year, May 2023-May 2024. For additional information, email DCPLA Executive Director Victoria Magbilang at [email protected] or call (415) 596-8194. Submit five original pieces with an application by January 31, 2023. Apply online at dcpla.org/youthpoetlaureate.
 
 
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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Thank you,
 
 
 
Judy Huey
Management Analyst
(650) 746-8373   
[email protected]