Crime:
Suspicious Acts Towards Female: 24th and Church, 8-13-09, 1820 hrs.
A woman walking home from work noticed a faded black Japanese sedan following her. When she neared 24th and Church, the vehicle pulled up to her. “Can you tell me where 24th Street is?” the driver asked? The woman motioned toward the street thinking that it was odd because the driver had just turned off of 24th. The car sped on but a short time later as she neared 22nd Street, the vehicle pulled along side of her. “Hey baby.” the driver yelled. When the woman looked over she saw that the driver had his penis exposed and was masturbating. Fearing for her safety, the woman ran across the street and through Dolores Park and called a friend to come and pick her up. Once home the woman called 911 and reported the incident to police. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20-30 years old, wearing a red t-shirt.
Traffic Arrest: 24th and Dolores, 8-12-09, 0210 hrs.
While on routine patrol and stopped at the intersection of 24th and Dolores, a police officer could hear the roar of a large engine approaching his location coming from the opposite direction. As the noise grew increasing louder, the officer suddenly saw a large four door Toyota Tundra pick-up truck, crest over the top of the hill, the rear wheels of the 4x4 in the air before crashing back down on the pavement. The officer estimated the truck was traveling at about 6o miles per hour and continued speeding southbound on Dolores. The officer turned his patrol car around and gave chase, pulling the speeding vehicle over at Dolores and Clipper Street. The officer cited the driver, 27 for exhibition of speed.
Theft from Building, Drug Arrest: Becks Motorlodge, 2222 Market, 8-12-09, 0615 hrs.
A man woke up in the morning and found several strange men in his motel room. The man told the men to leave and after they had gone he noticed his Nokia cell phone missing. The man left his room to try and find the suspects to see if they had his cell phone but could not find them. When he returned, another man was in his room sitting on his bed. “I want you to leave.” the man told the intruder. The stranger complied without incident, walking down the open air balcony and into another room on the second floor. The victim took a quick inventory of his belongings, noticed his wallet was missing and called the police. Officers responded and the victim told officers the suspect was still inside the room on the second floor. Officers went to the room the victim had pointed out and knocked on the door. After several knocks, a male slowly opened the door. Officers could see through the crack in the door another male in the room quickly run to the bathroom and slam the door. Officers also observed a third male throw something under the bed and then duck down so not to be seen. Believing the occupants of the room were trying to conceal the stolen wallet and cell phone, the officers pushed inside the room and looked underneath the bed, discovering a glass pipe and a lighter. On top of the dresser was a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Officers searched the room for the wallet and cell phone but did not find them. The victim told officers that none of the three men they had detained were the suspects that were earlier in his room. Officers admonished two of the men for their part and arrested the third for an outstanding warrant and parole violation. The man, 33, was taken to Mission Station and booked accordingly. Officers also searched the motel grounds for the suspects in the thefts of the wallet and cell phone, but could not find them.
Other incidents in the Hood:
Burglary, Hot Prowl: 600 blk of Diamond, 8-11-09, 0430 hrs (rprtd)
A man went to bed at about 2230 hrs and woke up at about 4 in the morning and discovered his house had been ransacked; drawers were left open, closets had been rummaged through and several items were strewn about the floor. The man, who lives alone, discovered his computer and printer were missing, along with a pair of binoculars and a digital camera. The resident called 911 and officers soon arrived and searched the house, finding a screen cut from a window in the basement. There are no known suspects.
Vehicle Vandalized: 800 blk of Dolores, 8-12-09 0700 hrs (rprtd)
A man reported leaving his Toyota pick-up truck parked on the public street over night. When he returned in the morning, he discovered someone had used a saw and removed the truck’s catalytic converter and exhaust muffler.
Vehicle Vandalism: 5000 blk of Diamond Hts, 8-12-09, 0430 hrs.
A man heard a loud noise looked out his window and saw the driver’s side mirror on his Volkswagen Passaut smashed and the below tire flattened. No suspect was seen, and although he did not hear another vehicle, the incident may have been a hit and run.
Auto Burg: 100 blk of Caselli, 8-13-09, 1730 hrs.
Car break-in reported to parked car on a public street during afternoon hours. Alpline MP3 receiver, 5 CDs, a gym bag, tennis shoes, shorts and t-shirts, taken.
Bike Theft: 200 blk of Guerrero, 8-12-09, 2000 hrs. (rprtd)
$1,650 Specialized FSRxc black Comp Mountain Bike taken from unlocked garage while owner was moving items from his car into his house. No known suspects.
Theft: Gold’s Gym, 2301 Market, 8-12-09, 1500 hrs.
Lock was cut on locker inside of gym. Taken was a white Apple iPhone, a pair of Prada black and red sunglasses, and a Yoshi Yamamoto shoulder bag.
Theft: Martha Brother’s Coffee Shop, 3868 24th Street, 8-14-09, 0715 hrs.
A woman reported to police that she was waiting for the bus inside the coffee shop. When the bus came she hurriedly got on and forgot her lap top she had left sitting on top of a table. When she discovered what she had done, she got off the bus and returned to the coffee shop about twenty minutes later, however the black IBM lap top was gone.
Auto Burg: unit blk of Hancock, 8-15-09, 1400 hrs (rprtd)
A H&P laptop, a backpack, and a Ukraine passport were taken from an unlocked Mazda parked in front of a residence on Hancock. The rear door of the car was found open.
Shoplifting: Safeway, 2020 Market 8-15-09, 0945 hrs.
Loss prevention officers watched as a man entered the store and picked up four boxes of Tide and a package of Charmin bath tissue. The man then went to a different isle and picked up a loaf of bread. Agents watched as the man exited the store w/o paying for the items. The agents stopped him outside and arrested him. SFPD arrived to take custody and through a computer check found the man had been arrested several times in the past for petty theft and was on probation. Officers took the suspect, 59 to Mission Station and booked him accordingly.