Police Blotter

Loitering with Concealed Weapon: April 23, 11:43 a.m., 300 Block of 11th Avenue
Officers on patrol noticed a man going through garbage cans and asked him if he was an identity thief. The suspect responded that he was not and that he was looking for items to sell at a flea market.

Officers requested the suspect's identification. When a check was run it was discovered that the man had prior weapons-related charges.

A quick search of the man's book bag revealed a pistol-type crossbow and ammunition. An eight-inch knife was also found.

The suspect was cited and released.

Theft, Pickpocket: April 9, 2:03 p.m., Westbound Muni #38 Geary Bus
The suspect asked the victim, who was standing, to ring the bus' stop bell. When the woman reached over to pull the cord, the suspect "jostled" the victim. When the victim got off the bus she discovered her backpack was unzipped and a wallet, with about $50 and credit cards, was gone.

Death Report, Cause Unknown: April 8, 11:40 a.m., Golden Gate Park, 32nd Avenue and Fulton Street
A man was walking in Golden Gate Park when he discovered a man hanging from a tree limb. The witness called the police department and when officers checked on the man, they discovered that he had been dead for some time. Homicide detectives were notified to look for signs of foul play.

Possession of a Controlled Substance: April 5, 11:35 p.m., Geary Boulevard and 26th Avenue
Two officers in an unmarked police car were cruising down Geary Boulevard when they discovered a white Toyota Celica with windows that were tinted in violation of the law.

When a traffic stop was performed, a bag of suspected marijuana was observed on the driver's side floorboard. The suspect said, "Ya, that's my personal weed."

The driver was taken to Richmond Station where he was cited and released. The suspected marijuana was dropped at the narcotics drop at the Hall of Justice.