Police Blotter

Street Robbery, with Force: June 29, 11:15 a.m., 3100 Block of Clay Street
A man was looking out his window when he saw the suspect exiting his van with his toolbox. When he approached the suspect, the suspect said someone owed him money and that is why he was taking the tools.

The victim told the suspect that the tools were his but the suspect ignored his pleas and left the scene quickly in a grey Volvo. The victim tried to open the door of the vehicle but it got away too quickly. A paper license plate on the car was unreadable by the victim.

The rear window of the victim's van was discovered to be smashed out.

Indecent Exposure: July 25, 2:30 p.m., Balboa Street at 23rd Avenue
A man was standing on the corner wearing a long trenchcoat, which was partially open in front, and masturbating as he stood behind a teenage woman waiting for a bus. After the suspect ejaculated, the woman noticed the man, screamed and ran.

A neighbor, who was washing dishes and noticed the incident from his kitchen, started walking toward the man to confront him when he jumped into a vehicle and sped away.

Despite the witnesses ability to identify the suspect, police officers were unable to locate him. The case was assigned to the sex crimes unit.

Warrant Arrest: July 26, 8:05 a.m., 4100 Block of Clement Street
A man seeking medical treatment at a Veteran's Hospital was recognized by security as a person who was wanted by the police.

A records search revealed the 46-year-old man had a no-bail warrant issued for his arrest by the California Department of Corrections for a probation violation. He was taken into custody without incident.

Robbery, with Gun: July 2, 9:20 p.m., 2600 Block of Jackson Street
A man got off a bus and started walking home when he passed three juveniles on the sidewalk. When he heard them talking, he turned around and saw them approaching, one with a revolver.

"Throw the bag on the floor and empty your pockets," one of the suspects said.

The victim, fearful for his life, complied with the demand and gave the suspects his wallet, with credit cards, cell phone, walkman and duffel bag.

A search of the area was to no avail.

Carrying a Concealed Weapon: June 28, 8:39 p.m., 4000 Block of Geary Boulevard
Two juveniles were in a supermarket when one of them walked up to the cash register to pay for some soda. While in line, the second youth picked up a $3.99 magazine, rolled it up and put it in his back pocket. When he exited the store, security guards approached the youth and handcuffed him.

A search of the 17-year-old suspect revealed two knives in his waistband. He was cited for a misdemeanor crime and released.

Death Report, Cause Unknown: Sometime between June 24 and June 28, 4500 Block of Cabrillo Street
Officers called to a report of a possible suicide responded to find a 50-year-old woman face down in the back bedroom of a house that belonged to her mother, who had passed away three weeks earlier. A bottle of vodka was beneath the victim.

The victim's body was discovered by her husband, who told police he had an argument with his wife several days earlier and she said she was going to stay at her mother's house. After there was no response to repeated telephone calls, the victim's husband went to the home and entered using a spare key. A bookcase had been pushed against the door but he was able to move it to get inside.

When he discovered his wife's body, he called police.

Three post-it notes on the mirror in the bedroom had instructions on them, ending with "I have no more reason to live."

Robbery with Knife: July 8, 4:05 p.m., Golden Gate Park near LaPlaya and Lincoln Way
The victim was walking in Golden Gate Park when a man approached from behind and put a knife to the throat of the victim.

"Give me your money or I'll kill you," the suspect said.

The 50-year-old victim started struggling, causing the suspect to tell him, "I'm going to stab you. I'm going to kill you. Don't struggle."

The victim told the suspect, "I got no money," causing the suspect to release the choke hold he had the victim in. The suspect then walked over to the victim's mountain bike and walked away. A witness said a second suspect was nearby and joined the first suspect as they walked through the park and escaped.

Commercial Burglary, Forcible Entry: Between July 24 at 10 p.m. and July 28 at 8 a.m., 300 Block of Clement Street
The business owner arrived at his store to discover the office ransacked and a small amount of money missing. The point of entry was a large hole that had been cut through the roof of the building.

A second hole had been punched out of one of the building's walls, which police believe the suspect(s) used to escape.