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 two robberies during the past week.
 
On Thursday, 12-14-23, at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to Target at Serramonte Shopping Center on a report of a theft. An asset protection agent said a male and female suspect entered the store. The suspects placed an air mattress and massage gun, worth approximately $490, into a shopping cart. The suspects went to guest services and attempted to return the unpaid items. There was an extended wait, so the male suspect decided to push the cart to the southern exit door. Another asset protection agent was at the door and conducted a routine receipt check to ensure the items were purchased. Meanwhile, the female suspect walked over, took possession of the shopping cart, and pushed it out of the store. Next, the male suspect proceeded to walk out of the store, and the asset protection agent followed. The male suspect turned around and swung at the asset protection agent’s face. The asset protection agent was struck, and as a result, the asset protection agent’s glasses were almost knocked off. Both suspects fled in a black Chrysler. The asset protection agent described the first suspect as a Black male, approximately 30 years old, wearing a black beanie, black hooded sweatshirt, and gray pants. The second suspect was described as a Black female with dreadlocks, approximately 30 years old, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants. This investigation is continuing.
 
On Saturday, 12-16-23, at approximately 7:34 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Walgreens at Westlake Shopping Center on a report of a robbery. An employee said a suspect entered the store and asked him where the noodles were located. The suspect went to the area, placed two packs of noodles in his backpack, and walked toward the front of the store and past the registers without paying for the items. The employee asked the suspect to return the merchandise and leave the store. When the employee again requested the suspect to return the items, the employee said the suspect walked toward him and said, “I’ll beat your a**.” The employee feared the suspect would harm him and backed away. The suspect exited the store and fled north through the parking lot. At approximately 7:54 a.m., another officer located the suspect on the 100 block of Lake Merced Boulevard. The suspect had noodles and a jar of olives worth approximately $6 in his backpack. The suspect, a 44-year-old transient, was arrested and booked into jail for robbery, providing a false identity, and outstanding warrants.
 
 
Residential Burglaries
 
There were no residential burglaries during the past week.
 
 
Commercial Burglaries
 
There were three commercial burglaries during the past week.
 
On Wednesday, 12-13-23, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., a storage unit on the 200 block of Lake Merced Boulevard was burglarized by unknown suspect(s) who took around $2,200 worth of clothing, household items, and a desktop monitor. **Online report.
 
On Thursday, 12-14-23, at approximately 4:59 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Lake Merced Boulevard on a report of a burglarized storage unit. The victim said the unknown suspect(s) broke the storage room door’s deadbolt and stole $1,800 worth of tools.
 
On Sunday, 12-17-23, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to CYO Transportation Services on Serramonte Boulevard on a report of a commercial burglary. The reporting party said two suspects were seen cutting a lock to a gate. It is unknown if anything was taken from the workshop located behind the gate. The reporting party described the suspects as White males and fled in a gray vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
 
 
Vehicle Burglaries   
 
There were three vehicle burglaries during the past week.
 

• 200 block of Whittier Street—unknown if anything was taken from a 2023 Honda Civic. The front passenger window was broken. Occurred on 12-12-23 between 3:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. **Online report.

 

• Parking lot of Trader Joe’s—purses and shoes were taken from a 2011 Honda Accord. A window was pulled down. Occurred on 12-15-23 at approximately 10:24 p.m.

 

• Hickey Boulevard and Saint Francis Boulevard—a plumbing tool and a case containing hand tools were taken from a 2014 Ford Transit. The driver’s side front door vent glass was shattered, and the sliding door lock had been pried and removed. Occurred between 11:00 a.m. on 12-17-23 and 7:50 a.m. on 12-18-23.

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

• Unit block of El Portal Way—a 2017 Dodge Challenger. Occurred on 12-12-23 at approximately 2:52 a.m.

 

• 100 block of Avalon Drive—a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. Occurred between 11:00 p.m. on 12-13-23 and 8:00 a.m. on 12-14-23.

 

• Junipero Serra Boulevard and D Street—a 2010 Honda CRV. Occurred between 4:00 a.m. on 12-14-23 and 5:00 p.m. on 12-17-23.

 

• King Drive and Hyde Court—a 2006 Toyota Highlander. Occurred between 1:00 p.m. on 12-15-23 and 8:12 a.m. on 12-18-23. **Recovered by SFPD on 12-18-23.

 
 
Miscellaneous
 

• There were 137 cases taken.

 

• There were 17 domestic disturbance cases reported.

 

• There were 2 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold.

 

• There were 6 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported.

 

• There were 0 cases for public intoxication.

 

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

 

• There were 6 narcotics-related cases taken.

 
 
Community Events/Information
 
Daly City Services During the Holiday Season
 
For information regarding Daly City services during this holiday season, please visit www.dalycity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=632
 
 
Daly City Public Library Associates Youth Poet Laureate Program
 
The Daly City Public Library Associates (DCPLA) is calling all poets, spoken word artists, writers, and rappers to win a chance to represent Daly City as the 2024-25 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate. DCPLA is proud to announce the launch of the 2024-25 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate program in partnership with the National Youth Poet Laureate Program, Urban Word, and Daly City Public Library. For more information, please visit  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.
 
 
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
 
Please “follow” us on Facebook if you would like to see updates and photos about the Police Department. Our handle on X, formerly Twitter, is @DalyCityPD, and on Instagram, we are DalyCityPD.
 
 
I will be out of the office next week and will send the Crime Bulletin as soon as possible upon my return.
 
I wish everyone a warm and safe holiday season!
 
 
 

Thank you,
 
 
Judy Huey
Management Analyst
650-746-8373
[email protected]