Police Blotter

Robbery: July 23, 11:18 p.m., 21st Avenue and Clement Street
The victim was entering the lobby to her apartment building when the suspect approached from behind and grabbed the victim's purse. The suspect ran northbound on 21st Avenue.

The victim lost sight of the suspect at Clement Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Burglary, Parole Violation: July 17, 3:35 p.m., Geary Boulevard and Masonic Avenue
Police officers responded to a call of a shoplifter in the area of Masonic and Geary, but witnesses to the shoplifting followed the suspect to Arguello Boulevard and California Street, where they directed police to the scene. The suspect was arrested for burglary, theft with a prior, and a parole violation. The stolen property was recovered.

Possession of Deadly Weapon: July 17, 6:35 p.m., Fulton Street and Sixth Avenue
Officers responded to the area of Fulton and Sixth Avenue on a report of a dispute amongst neighbors. One person was arrested for possession of a baseball bat, which was intended to be used as a weapon.

Possession of Stolen Property: July 19, 3:24 a.m., Anza Street and 43rd Avenue
Police officers responded to Anza Street and 43rd Avenue when it was reported that two people were joyriding on a backhoe in the middle of the street. One suspect was arrested for being in possession of stolen property. A second suspect fled the area prior to the arrival of the police officers.

Indecent Exposure, Stalking, Lewd Conduct, Resisting Arrest: July 23, 1:10 p.m., Geary Boulevard and 33rd Avenue
Officers responded to the Outer Richmond District concerning a suspect who had been exposing himself to female employees in the area over a two week period. The suspect was taken to the Richmond Station and booked for numerous offenses.

Commercial Burglary: July 21, Reported 9 a.m., Geary Boulevard and 14th Avenue
The unknown suspect(s) entered a business between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m. the next day by removing glass panes above the entry door. After gaining entry, the suspect stole a cash register, which had cash inside.

Robbery, Aggravated Assault: July 13, 7:30 p.m., 3600 Block of California Street
Officers responded to a report of a fight in Laurel Heights. When officers arrived on scene, a witness provided a detailed description of the suspect and stated he had just gotten on a city bus. The officers located the bus and the suspect.

It was later determined that the suspect, a known shoplifter, entered a business and put a bottle of lotion in his pants. The store's manager witnessed the theft. An employee who went over to assist the manager was spat upon by the suspect, who then swung a bag he was carrying at the employee, striking her in the face. The suspect then fled the store. The suspect was taken to Richmond Station and booked.

Stolen Vehicle: July 15, 7:40 a.m., Anza Street and 42nd Avenue
The victim was delivering newspapers in the Outer Richmond when he got out of his car to deliver some papers. He left the keys in the ignition with the engine running. As the victim watched, a red Acura stopped next to his car. The passenger exited the Acura and jumped into the victims' car before driving off. A search for the stolen vehicle was to no avail.

Stolen Vehicle: July 15, 8:15 a.m., Geary Boulevard and 11th Avenue
The victim was sitting in a restaurant eating breakfast when he noticed his vehicle being driven out of the lot he parked in. He had locked his vehicle. Further investigation revealed that a passenger from a red Acura entered the victim's car and took off, eastbound on Geary Boulevard.

Possession of Deadly Weapons: July 15, 6:30 p.m., Golden Gate Park
Officers responded to the area of Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park when a passerby reported that there were juveniles with BB guns shooting at animals. They were also told that a witness was blocking the suspect's car so they could not flee the scene.

Officers located a 29-year-old man and two teenagers inside a vehicle. The adult told the officers he had a BB gun in his pocket and another one was located inside the car.

A witness at the scene reported that he saw one of the teenager's get out of the car and shoot at some squirrels. The witness confronted the juvenile, who then got back into the car. The adult male and one teenager were charged with being in possession of BB guns.

Robbery: July 11, 12:30 a.m., Geary Boulevard and 39th Avenue
The victim was walking home, talking on her cell phone, when the suspect approached from behind. The suspect demanded the victim's cell phone and threatened to shoot her if she didn't comply. The suspect tried to grab the phone from the victim's hand, and after a brief struggle, was successful. The suspect fled westbound on Anza Street.

Assault: July 7, 4:40 p.m., Golden Gate Park
Police officers responded to a call of an assault in the Botanical Gardens at Golden Gate Park. The caller reported that the suspect was "high on drugs."

The victim had been walking with her parents when the suspect approached her and grabbed her by the neck and shoulders and started shaking her. A friend of the suspect ran over to calm his friend down, and the suspect threw a water bottle at him.

Officers located the suspect lying in the bushes. It was apparent that the suspect was in an altered mental state, mumbling incoherent sentences and being belligerent. The suspect was transported to SF General Hospital and detained on a "mental health hold."

Arson: July 23, 4:20 a.m., 20th Avenue and Anza Street
An unknown suspect(s) torched a vehicle and fled. The case is currently under investigation.