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Central Station Newsletter

October 15, 2015

S a n F ra n ci s co Po l i ce
D e p a rt m e n t

Volume , Issue

Acting Captain Hoos Message

Inside this issue:
Captains Message

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Crimes of Note

4-8

How NOT to buy a stolen 912

Bicycle
Career Opportunities

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Community Calendar

14

Central District Map

15

Resource Information

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Special points of interest:

JOIN SFPD

On October 12th, at approximately 10:55pm, Captain

Lazar left the Central District where he helped bring
an end to a life-threatening situation where a man
had positioned himself high atop a building and
refused to come down. This incident lasted the better
part of the day and into evening until San Francisco
Fire personnel were able to harness the man and
lower him to safety.
Captain Lazar was in an unmarked vehicle and driving
west on Broadway from Fillmore. He was traveling at
low speed when something sent him and his vehicle
Captain David Lazar
into a violent turn. Captain Lazars vehicle was
Commanding Officer Central Station
thrust violently forward as it made a complete
360-degree turn. After Captain Lazars vehicle made
its turn, it struck the front of a parked vehicle that was on the far side of the
opposing lane. The vehicle that struck Captain Lazar came to rest immediately next
to Captain Lazars vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle appeared to be
intoxicated and could not exit from the drivers side of his vehicle. Air bags
deployed and the only sound that anyone could hear was the sound of Captain
Lazars horn that was stuck and steady. Captain Lazar was able to get himself out
of the vehicle and contact 911 for assistance.
San Francisco Fire personnel transported Captain Lazar to San Francisco General
Hospital where he was evaluated and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The
driver of the vehicle that struck Captain Lazars vehicle was arrested for suspicion of
driving under the influence.
Captain Lazar is at home resting and, as you may have guessed, he is calling me
regularly. I will be the Acting Captain while Captain Lazar is away. We all wish
him a speedy and complete recovery.
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I see this as an opportunity to discuss the dangers of drunk driving. There are so
many alternatives to driving while intoxicated in this city. Taxi, designated driver,
walking, public transportation, etc. Too many people die each year due to collisions
caused by drivers who are under the influence. Please help by discussing this
important issue with friends and family. Also know that the San Francisco Police
Department takes this issue seriously. The Department organizes sobriety
checkpoints in various zones throughout the city on a regular basis.

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While tonights community meeting is cancelled, Captain Lazar has informed me that he will be discussing
issues relating to driving under the influence at his next community meeting.

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Great Police Work

Officer Anthony Randolph on October 14th was recognized by the Greater Geary Boulevard Merchants
Association for apprehending a robbery suspect. Presenting his award was Chief Suhr. Officer Randolph
was in the right place at the right time to effect an arrest on a robbery suspect who shot a tourist from
Thailand at Lombard and Larkin St a few months ago. Officer Randolph did a great job and showing what
a caliber of officer he is, he went right back to work handling runs after his awards. Keep up the great
work!!!

Thank you
I would like to thank Captain Lazar and Captain Cherniss for their help while I am the Acting Captain for the
week.

Have a great weekend!

Acting Captain Brien Hoo
Central Station

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Crimes of Note
Definitions
Robbery Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.
Assault An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injury
on another person.
Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.
(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes
serious bodily injury.
*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact with
another person.
Aggravated Assault Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a
firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
Burglary The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.
Grant Theft Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property taken
exceeds $950.
Petty Theft Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.
10/9

9:03am

Robbery, With Force

Powell/Ellis

10/9

9:30am

Robbery, Bank, With Gun

400 block of Columbus

10/9

5:35pm

Robbery, Commercial,
With Force
100 block of Pine

10/10

12:00am

Robbery, With Force

Geary/Taylor

10/11

4:45am

Robbery, With Knife

Unit block of Broadway

10/12

1:48am

Robbery, With Force

Market/Beale

10/13

2:03am

Robbery, With Force

Unit block of Powell

10/14

6:29pm

Robbery, With Force

500 block of Powell

Robberies
An unknown suspect pushed the victim away from the ATM the
victim was using. Two other suspects held on to the victim as the
first suspect withdrew money from the victims account. The
suspects fled away.
An unknown suspect handed the teller a note that stated he has a
gun and demanded money. Fearing for her safety, the teller gave
the suspect money and the suspect fled away.
The suspect entered the store and stole headphones. An
employee tried to stop the suspect by placing his arms around the
suspects chest, but the suspect bit the employee on the arm. Arrest
made.
Three unknown suspects approached the victim and demanded
money. The victim told the suspects he has no money. One suspect
punched the victim in the face and the victim fell. The suspects
went through the victims pocket and stole his cell phone, money
and jacket.
An unknown suspect stopped the victim from riding his bicycle,
pointed a knife at the victim and demanded the victims bicycle.
Fearing for his safety, the victim let the suspect take his bicycle.
An unknown approached the victim and stole the tablet on the
victims lap. The victim followed the suspect and the suspect
pushed the victim and caused the victim to fall.
The suspect was aggressively asking for money. The victim gave
the suspect a dollar and the suspect continued to ask for more
money. The victim tried to call the police, but the suspect grabbed
the cell phone. The victim and the suspect struggled for the cell
phone. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect approached the victim from behind and
pushed the victim against the wall. The suspect punched the victim
in the face and stole the victims beanie. The suspect fled away.

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Narcotics Related
10/14

1:16pm

Possession of Narcotics
Battery/Market

Possession of suspected narcotics. Outstanding warrant. Arrest

made.

Assault/Battery/Violent Crimes
10/10

2:00am

10/10

7:50am

10/10

9:41am

10/10

12:20pm

10/11

8:55pm

10/12

12:20pm

10/13

2:10pm

Aggravated Assault,
With Gun
600 block of Broadway
Battery
Maiden/Grant
Battery
1000 block of Hyde
Aggravated Assault,
With Knife
200 block of Kearny
Battery
400 block of Geary
Aggravated Assault,
With Other Weapon
2800 block of
Leavenworth
Aggravated Assault,
With Other Weapon
1000 block of Hyde

An unknown suspect fired five shots from a gun and fled away. A
victim was hit by one of the shots.
The suspect and victim were in a verbal argument. The suspect then
punched the victim in the face. Citation issued.
The suspect approached the victim and asked for money. The victim
told the suspect she has no money, the suspect punched the victim in
the shoulder. The suspect also had an outstanding warrant. Arrest
made.
The suspect stabbed the victim in the forearm with a pocket knife
after a verbal argument. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect approached the victim and punched the victim
in the face. The victim fell and the suspect continued to punch the
victim. The suspect then fled away.
An unknown suspect pushed a shopping cart into the victim while the
victim was talking on the phone.
The suspect approached the victim and struck the victim with a
wooden stick. Arrest made.
Theft/Shoplifting

10/8

12:00am

10/8

11:00am

10/8

1:45pm

10/8

3:30pm

10/8

8:00pm

10/8

9:20pm

10/9

9:20am

10/9

11:12am

10/9

12:30pm

10/9

4:00pm

Theft, From Vehicle

100 block of Jones
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
700 block of Bay
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
North Point/Powell
Theft, From Building
2200 block of Mason
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
800 block of
Sacramento
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
400 block of
Embarcadero
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Chestnut/Montgomery
Theft, Shoplifting
300 block of Post
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Jackson
Theft, From Building
200 block of Kearny

Stolen front license plate.

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole bags, containing clothing.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a camera, passports, credit cards and charger.
An unknown suspect entered the restaurants kitchen and stole a cell
phone.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole
backpacks, containing a tablet, money and keys.
Officers observed the suspect shattered the passenger side rear
window and stole a suitcase, containing a laptop, camera and
miscellaneous items. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side windows and
stole backpacks, containing a tablet, passports, headphones and
clothing.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole socks.
The suspect entered the store and stole food and drink items. The
suspect was stopped by security outside of the store. The suspect
also threatened to kill security. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect stole the victims purse which was placed on the
counter of the bar.

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10/9

7:30pm

10/9

9:00pm

10/9

10:00pm

10/9

11:30pm

10/9

11:30pm

10/10

12:17am

10/10

2:00am

10/10

1:30pm

10/10

2:00pm

10/10

2:50pm

10/10

5:50pm

10/10

6:38pm

10/10

7:30pm

10/11

1:00am

10/11

9:00am

10/11

6:10pm

10/11

6:32pm

10/11

8:00pm

10/12

10:00am

10/12

12:00pm

10/12

3:00pm

10/12

5:00pm

Theft, From Locked

Vehicle
Unit block of Green
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Unit block of
Broadway
Theft, Vehicle
Unit block of Sabin
Theft, From Building
700 block of Pine
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
1100 block of
Stockton
Theft, Bicycle
400 block of
Broadway
Theft, From Building
700 block of Stockton
Theft, Pickpocket
Sutter/Stockton
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Geary
Theft, Vehicle
Annie/Jessie
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
2700 block of Jones
Theft, From Building
Unit block of Powell
Theft, Other Property
1400 block of
Stockton
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Hyde/North Point
Theft, Pickpocket
Stockton/Columbus
Theft, From Building
300 block of Powell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
600 block of
California
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pacific/Battery
Theft, Vehicle
500 block of Clay
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, Pickpocket
Stockton/Jackson
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
500 block of Bay

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole backpacks

and bags, containing a laptop and clothing.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a tablet,
money and jacket.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect pried opened the lock box outside of the
apartment complex and stole the key to the building. The suspect
accessed the building and tried to pry open a mailbox.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window and
stole a cell phone, credit cards and driver license.
An unknown suspect stole the victims bicycle which was left unsecured
in the hallway outside of the victims apartment.
An unknown suspect pried open the lock box outside of the
apartment complex and stole the key to the building.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse
while on the bus.
The suspect entered the store and stole purses. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.
The suspect broke the lock of the motorcycle and tried to take the
motorcycle. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole chargers and nanchaku.
An unknown suspect stole the victims cell phone which was placed on
the counter unattended.
An unknown suspect used the ATM immediately after the victim used
the machine and took money from the victims account.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a
backpack, containing fishing items.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse.
An unknown suspect stole the victims bag, containing money and
medication, which fell off of a luggage cart.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and stole
a diaper bag.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and stole
a wallet.
Stolen vehicle.
The suspect entered the store and stole jeans. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims pants
pocket while on the bus.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole wallets.

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10/12

9:00pm

10/13

8:30am

10/13

11:37am

10/13

3:30pm

10/13

5:35pm

10/14

12:25am

10/14

6:30am

10/14

7:20am

10/14

11:50am

10/14

1:05pm

10/14

3:15pm

10/14

8:40pm

10/14

9:00pm

Theft, From Locked

Vehicle
Beach/Powell
Theft, Shoplifting
300 block of Stockton
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
2500 block of Larkin
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pier 39
Theft, Vehicle
Stockton/California
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
100 block of
California
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Columbus/
Leavenworth
Theft, Vehicle
Bernard/Taylor
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of Geary
Theft, Shoplifting
1400 block of Grant
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of OFarrell
Theft, From Person
Powell/Post
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pier 39

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole tablets

and laptops.
The suspect entered the store and stole sandwiches. An employee
chased after the suspect and flagged down an officer. Citation
issued.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a bag.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and stole
passports, credit cards, money, keys, medication and clothing.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window and
stole a purse.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a bag, containing a laptop, tablet, hard drives, cell phone,
headphones and adapters.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole t-shirts.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole diaper bags.
The suspect entered the store and stole a hat and a jacket. The
suspect was stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect reached into the victims vehicle and stole the
victims cell phone and money from the victims hand.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a bag, containing clothing.
Miscellaneous

10/8

6:45pm

10/8

7:22pm

10/8

9:15pm

10/8

9:45pm

10/9

8:55am

10/9

12:05pm

10/9

2:00pm

10/9

4:33pm

10/9

4:50pm

Burglary, Commercial
100 block of Post
Warrant Arrest
400 block of
Broadway
Arson
Unit block of Powell
Vandalism, Vehicle
700 block of Battery
Recovered Vehicle
200 block of
Jefferson
Burglary, Commercial
100 block of OFarrell
Indecent Exposure
Greenwich/Columbus
Disturbing the Peace
Market/Montgomery
Peddling Without a
License
Pier 41

An unknown suspect shattered the office window and tried to take a

laptop that was next to the window.
The suspects were sitting on the sidewalk seats and playing loud
music. A computer check shows the suspects had an outstanding
warrant. Arrests made.
An unknown suspect pushed a can through a hole of a construction
site and lit it on fire.
The suspect picked up a metal barricade and hit the drivers door
and front fender. Arrest made.
Recovered vehicle.
An unknown suspect entered the store, reached behind the display
case, unlocked the display case and stole rings.
The suspect had his pants down and his genitals exposed. Citation
issued.
The suspect was playing drums that were attached to an amplifier
with a permit. Citation issued.
The suspects were selling hot dogs in a cart without a permit.
Citations issued.

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10/9

10:38pm

10/10

3:00am

10/10

6:41pm

10/11

6:44am

10/11

1:27pm

10/11

2:00pm

10/11

7:00pm

10/11

7:30pm

10/12

2:25am

10/12

7:04am

10/12

10:09am

10/12

12:22pm

10/13

5:07am

10/13

6:30am

10/13

11:00am

10/13

9:00pm

10/13

10:00pm

10/14

2:10am

10/14

3:53pm

10/14

8:19pm

Recovered Vehicle
1200 block of Powell
Burglary, Commercial
1400 block of Grant
Vandalism, Vehicle
Jones/Greenwich
Burglary, Commercial
Unit block of
Broadway
Recovered Vehicle
200 block of Vallejo
Arson
100 block of
Varennes
Vandalism, Vehicle
2800 block of
Leavenworth
Vandalism, Vehicle
1300 block of
Columbus
Burglary, Commercial
Unit block of
California
Warrant Arrest
200 block of
California
Recovered Vehicle
500 block of Union
Warrant Arrest
900 block of Larkin
Burglary, Commercial
200 block of Bush
Burglary, Residence
1800 block of Taylor
Fraud
1700 block of
Leavenworth
Burglary, Commercial
1200 block of
Columbus
Burglary, Hot Prowl
2300 block of Hyde
Recovered Vehicle
1100 block of Larkin
Warrant Arrest
300 block of Powell
Warrant Arrest
100 block of
Montgomery

Recovered vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the store window and stole cigarettes.
An unknown suspect punched the victims front windshield after a
verbal argument.
The suspect pried open the front entrance and stole laptops from
one of the offices. Arrest made.
Recovered vehicle.
An unknown suspect put a fire cracker in the port-a-potty and the
port-a-potty caught on fire.
An unknown suspect climbed onto the victims vehicle and the roof
caved in.
An unknown suspect kicked the driver side door and hit the hood of
the vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the front glass door and stole the tip
jar with money.
The suspect was causing a disturbance in the store. A computer check
shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
Recovered vehicle.
The suspect was sitting on the sidewalk with an open bottle of
alcohol. A computer check shows the suspect had an outstanding
warrant. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the store window and stole batteries.
An unknown suspect shattered the rear window and stole a laptop.
An unknown suspect called the victim and stated that the victim did
not pay her PG&E bill. The suspect told the victim to go to the store
to purchase money card and call back with the card number, which
the victim did. The victim contacted PG&E later and discovered that
it is a scam.
An unknown suspect shattered the rear window and stole tools,
printers, monitor and checks.
An unknown suspect entered the residence while the victims were
sleeping and stole laptops, purse, cell phones and bicycle. It is
unknown how the suspect entered the residence.
Recovered vehicle.
The suspect was lying in front of a business and refused to leave. A
computer check shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant.
Arrest made.
The suspect was sleeping in front of a business. A computer check
shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDER

November 2015
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10

11

12

13

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15

16

17

18

19Community 20

21

Meeting

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23

29

30

24

Community Meeting Location:

North Beach Library
850 Columbus Avenue
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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New Central Police District Map

The CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with The
Embarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (including
both sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.
(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.
(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van Ness
Ave. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) to
a point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of the
Municipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.
intersects with The Embarcadero.

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EMERGENCY:

911

Non-Emergency:

553-0123

Cell Phone 911:

911

Customer Service Center:

311

Central Station:

315-2400

Captain David Lazar

315-2480 David.Lazar@sfgov.org

Lt. Michael Serujo

Investigations

315-2400 Michael.Serujo@sfgov.org

Lt. Molly Pengel (Days)

315-2400 Molly.Pengel@sfgov.org

Lt. Jody Kato

315-2400 Jody.Kato@sfgov.org

Lt. Brien Hoo (Nights)

315-2400 Brien.Hoo@sfgov.org

Lt. Samuel Christ (Nights)

315-2400 Samuel.Christ@sfgov.org

Anonymous Tip-Line

392-2623

S.A.F.E.

553-1984

Website:

www.centralpolicestation.org

SFPD Tip Line:

575-4444

Chinese Tip Line:

315-2435

Text a Tip:

847411 (Tip 411)

Blessing Scam Hotline:

553-9219

Graffiti Abatement:

850-6951

Central Events:

315-2440 Sergeant Patrick Tobin

Central Permits:

315-2423 Officer Steve Matthias

Code Abatement:

315-2417 Sergeant Alex Takaoka

Deputy City Attorney:

554-3820 Jill Cannon

Dept. of Parking & Traffic:

553-1943

DPW Dispatch

695-2020

Homeless Issues:

315-2400 Officer Eric Caracciolo &

Damien Fahey
315-2400 Officers Howard Chu, Sam
Yuen, David On & Danny Guo
315-2400 Officers Tom Cunnane,
Johnathon Ng, Tiffany Gunter, James
Horan, Timothy Whatley & Andrew
Rechsteiner
315-2400/273-9515 Officers John
Van Koll, Nicholas Stewart, Robert
Clendenen & Kresley Wallace
315-2400 Officers Kevin Worrell, Ray
Pascua, Mark Alvarez & John Torrise

Chinatown Beat:
Union Square Beat:

Fishermans Wharf Beat:

North Beach Beat:
Ping Yuen:

315-2400 Officers Mark Milligan,

Reginald Pena, Minh Du & Ferdinand
Dimapasoc

e, the members of the San

Francisco Police Department, are
committed to excellence in law
enforcement and are dedicated to the
people, traditions and diversity of our
City. In order to protect life and
property, prevent crime and reduce the
fear of crime, we will provide service
with understanding, response with
compassion, performance with
integrity and law enforcement with
vision.