Crime Alert Bulletin Covering the Week of December 9-15, 2024
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 no robberies during the past week.
Residential Burglaries
There was one residential burglary during the past week.
On Wednesday, 12-11-24, at approximately 11:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the unit block of Pacifico Avenue on a report of a residential burglary. The victim stated that upon returning home, he noticed his bedroom window screen was bent and lying inside. The suspect had knocked over the closet, broken a PlayStation 5, and damaged clothing. This investigation is ongoing.
Commercial Burglaries
There were five commercial burglaries during the past week.
On Wednesday, 12-11-24, at approximately 4:54 a.m., Ria Money Transfer on Mission Street was the victim of a commercial burglary. Six to eight suspects, all wearing black clothing and ski masks, exited a white Toyota Tacoma and smashed the front door glass. The suspects stole 10 to 20 packages before fleeing the scene.
On Wednesday, 12-11-24, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Health Professionals Inc. on Mission Street was the victim of a commercial burglary by unknown suspect(s) who gained entry by forcing open a rear hallway door. Nothing appears to have been stolen.
On Wednesday, 12-11-24, at approximately 5:06 a.m., Mountain Mike’s Pizza at Skyline Plaza was the victim of a commercial burglary by two unknown suspects. The suspects arrived in a white Toyota Tacoma along with a second suspect vehicle, a sedan. They smashed the front door glass and stole two safes containing approximately $3,250. The first suspect was described as a male wearing all black clothing with his face covered. The second suspect was described as a male wearing all black clothing and red gloves, with his face also covered.
On Wednesday, 12-11-24, at approximately 5:09 a.m., Porridge King at Skyline Plaza was the victim of a commercial burglary. A white Toyota Tacoma pulled up, and three suspects approached the restaurant, smashing the glass door. The suspects stole $2,000 after prying open a safe. The suspects were wearing hooded sweatshirts and face masks.
On Friday, 12-13-24, at approximately 4:01 a.m., an apartment complex on the 6800 block of Mission Street reported the theft of approximately $2,200 worth of tools from a locked maintenance room by an unknown suspect. The building maintenance technician stated that the suspect entered the building by prying open the front glass doors. The suspect was described as a Black male who fled in a silver pickup truck driven by another suspect.
Vehicle Burglaries
There were ten vehicle burglaries during the past week.
- Parking lot of Skyline Plaza—nothing was taken from a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred between 11:00 p.m. on 12-10-24 and 8:00 a.m. on 12-11-24.
- Parking lot of Skyline Plaza—nothing was taken from a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350. The rear window was shattered. Occurred on 12-11-24 at approximately 5:05 a.m.
- Unit block of Hillside Boulevard—nothing was taken from a 2018 GMC Terrain. A passenger side window was shattered. Occurred between 6:00 p.m. on 12-11-24 and 9:00 a.m. on 12-12-24.
- Unit block of Alta Vista Way—$20 was taken from a 2021 Dodge Charger. The suspect managed to open the front passenger door. Occurred on 12-12-24 at approximately 11:27 a.m.
- Brunswick Street and Templeton Avenue—a green gym bag containing kickboxing gloves, hand wraps, and a watch, as well as a wallet containing a CA driver’s license, student ID, Costco membership card, and a debit card were taken from a 2018 Honda Accord. The rear driver’s side window was smashed. Occurred between 9:00 p.m. on 12-12-24 and 9:00 a.m. on 12-13-24.
- 100 block of Frankfort Street—house and vehicle keys were taken from a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front passenger window was shattered. Occurred on 12-13-24 between 12:35 a.m. and 12:38 a.m. **Online report.
- 600 block of Hanover Street—keys to another vehicle were taken from a 2022 Toyota Camry. The front passenger side window was smashed. Occurred on 12-13-24 at approximately 9:00 a.m.
- Unit block of Morton Drive—$50 in coins was taken from a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front passenger window was shattered. Occurred on 12-15-24 at approximately 5:19 a.m.
- 100 block of Wembley Drive—nothing was taken from a 2013 Ford Fusion. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 12-15-24 at approximately 5:22 a.m.
- 100 block of Wembley Drive—nothing was taken from a 2023 Polestar. The front passenger window was smashed. Occurred on 12-15-24 at approximately 5:22 a.m.
Stolen Vehicles
There were two stolen vehicles and one attempted stolen vehicle during the past week.
- 200 block of Bellevue Avenue—a theft of a 2027 Infinity G35. Occurred on 12-9-24 between midnight and 7:15 a.m.
- 600 block of Hanover Street—a theft of a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. Occurred on 12-13-24 at approximately 5:46 a.m.
- Unit block of Station Avenue—an attempted theft of a 2015 GMC Savana. Occurred on 12-09-24 at an unknown time. **Online report.
Miscellaneous
- There were 152 cases taken.
- There were 6 domestic disturbance cases reported.
- There were 4 cases involving an involuntary psychiatric hold.
- There were 13 malicious mischief/vandalism cases reported.
- There was 1 case for public intoxication.
- There were 3 hit-and-run collisions reported.
- There were 8 narcotics-related cases taken.
Community Events/Information
Daly City Services During the 2024/25 Holiday Season
In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, Daly City Offices will be closed on Monday, December 23, 2024, through Sunday, January 5, 2025. The Daly City Police and Fire Department will remain open throughout the holidays. To report an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Call (650) 991-8119 during normal business hours (8am-5pm) and (650) 992-1225 after hours (5pm-8am) to report non-emergencies to the Daly City Police Department. The Daly City Department of Water & Wastewater Resources will remain open throughout the holidays. To report an emergency, dial (650) 991-8200.Street Sweeping & Street Sweeping Parking Enforcement
Street sweeping and street sweeping parking enforcement will also be suspended on Monday, December 23, 2024, through Sunday, January 5, 2025. However, all other parking enforcement activities, such as parking meter enforcement, will continue to be provided. Street sweeping will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Estate Planning & Revocable Trust Workshop
The Westlake Library (275 Southgate Avenue) is hosting a free workshop on January 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This workshop will provide an introduction to estate planning and revocable living trusts, led by local estate planning attorney Tom Nuris. No registration is required. For more information, please call 650-991-8071.
SCAM ALERT: DCPD Phone Number Being Used to Spoof
Currently, the Daly City Police Department is aware of a phone scam impersonating officers of the Daly City Police Department. The number that's being "Spoofed" by scammers is 650-991-8119, which is the front desk line of the Police Department. This phone number only accepts phone calls and is unable to make phone calls. If you receive a call from the phone 650-991-8119, it is a scam.If you receive a call or voicemail from 650-991-8119 regarding a “cybercrime, fraud investigation, that you have a warrant out for your arrest,” or other similar issues, please do not give out any information to the person calling and hang up. Our officers will not call you from 650-991-8119 and would never ask for money, money orders, gift cards, or any sort of financial compensation. If you receive a phone call from this number asking you to come in person to the Daly City Police Department, it is likely part of the scam. Please first contact the Daly City Police Department, or your local police agency directly, and verify the request before going to the police department.
If you have any questions regarding a call you received or if you were asked to come into the police station, please contact 650-991-8119 and you'll be connected with the front desk staff.
Sandbags Available While Supplies Last
Sandbags are accessible 24/7 at two locations for residents with proof of residency:
- Department of Water & Wastewater Resources (parking lot) - 153 Lake Merced Blvd.
- Department of Public Works (Corporation Yard entrance) - 798 Niantic Ave.
Limit 10. Please take only what is needed as supplies are limited. When filling sandbags, fill them only halfway, so they are not too heavy to lift and will stack properly.
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 for the holidays and will send out the Crime Bulletin ASAP upon my return. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful holiday season!
Address/Location
Daly City Police Department
333 90th St
Daly City, CA 94015
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-991-8119