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February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

On January 29, 2024, an elderly female came to Central Police Station to report that she was a victim of fraud. The victim stated on January 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. she was walking by herself in the outer Mission when she was approached by an unknown male and female. The two suspects started a conversation with the victim about locating a named doctor to help cure body pains. As the conversation continued all parties walked into an alley where a second unknown female joined them. The suspects began speaking about evil spirits that would harm the victim’s family. The suspects convinced the victim to gather her valuables to be blessed. The victim and the suspects went to the victim’s home. The victim gathered US Currency and jewelry which was to be blessed by the suspects. The subjects performed a ceremony with the victim’s valuables. The next day the victim spoke with her family about this blessing and realized her valuables were switched with similar weighted items.   

On February 1, 2024, another elderly female came to Ingleside Police Station to report that she was a victim of fraud. The victim stated on January 23, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. she was waiting by herself for the bus in the Excelsior District. The victim was approached by an unknown male who started a conversation with the victim. During the conversation, two unknown females approached and joined in their conversation about a harmful spirit. The victim was convinced to retrieve her most valuable items from her home that would be blessed, which would rid her of a harmful spirit. One of the female suspects accompanied the victim to her home to collect US Currency and jewelry. After the victim gathered the valuable items, they joined the other female and male suspects on the street.

At this point, a ceremony was conducted with the victim’s valuables which were blessed. Days after the blessing the victim opened the bag where she had placed the valuables only to find that her valuables were gone.     

The suspects in both incidents are described as a male between the ages of 50 to 60 years and two females ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old. All the suspects are described as having black hair and brown eyes and were wearing masks that partially covered their faces. Two vehicles and their drivers are also believed to be involved in the incident.

The SFPD Special Victims Unit (SVU) is leading the investigations and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the suspects involved in this incident.

Cantonese speakers can leave tips on a special tip line by calling (415) 553-9212 or 1-855-737-3847.

Information can also be called into the Anonymous Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or via Text a Tip by texting a message to TIP411 and beginning the message with SFPD.

SFPD is committed to safety with respect for all our City’s communities. The department works closely with San Francisco’s multilingual communities to identify and address specific safety concerns. SFPD currently has hundreds of officers that speak more than 30 different languages. The department is encouraging all bilingual officers to become certified to provide Limited English Proficiency (LEP) services to community members.

SFPD Incident # 240071099, 240064204 

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The San Francisco Police Department’s Burglary Detail assisted in a multi-national investigation involving stolen bicycles from the city and resold in Mexico.

A federal grand jury this week indicted San Jose resident Victoriano Romero, charging him with conspiracy and other charges related to the scheme to steal high-end bicycles from Bay Area residents.

The indictment details at least seven bicycles – valued at thousands of dollars each – that were stolen out of homes in San Francisco and sold to Romero in San Jose. Two other bicycles were stolen from homes in Redwood City.

In April 2021, San Francisco police officers served a search warrant on Romer’s business in San Jose and found one of the stolen bicycles disassembled and ready for transport to Jalisco, Mexico. That bicycle was returned to its owner.

A federal indictment was filed in January and unsealed on Thursday.

The San Francisco Police Department would like to thank our federal partners in the FBI and United States Attorney’s Office for their work on this case.  

Below is the United States Attorney’s Office Press Release link on the investigation.

Northern District of California | San Jose Man Charged In Alleged Conspiracy To Steal High-End Bicycles In Bay Area For Resale In Mexico | United States Department of Justice

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San Francisco Police Officers arrested 23 people during two nighttime operations around UN Plaza as the city intensifies enforcement efforts to combat the drug crisis in the mid-Market area, Chief Bill Scott announced Monday.  

“Open-air drug markets will not be tolerated in San Francisco,” said Chief Bill Scott. “We are making progress in combatting this problem, and we are committed to sustaining the effort. I want to thank our officers for their tireless work. They are working long hours, often on overtime, to make our streets safer for everyone.”   

SFPD officers also assisted Public Works and the Department of Public Health in enforcing illegal vending in the area during the night operations. 

Public Works crews issued seven notices of violation, impounded seven sets of goods, removed 11 sets of abandoned items from the public right of way, and issued 287 verbal warnings. 

The two recent operations, which took place on Wednesday and Friday nights, are part of the latest phase of the city’s Drug Market Agency Coordination Center (DMACC) efforts in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods. 

The SFPD has shifted limited resources to address the challenges at night around UN Plaza after making progress in areas like 7th and Market streets. The recent nighttime operations will continue on a consistent basis.  

Since Mayor London Breed launched the DMACC in May 2023, the SFPD and Sheriff’s Office have arrested 2,351 people for possession with the intent to sell, public drug use, and outstanding warrants charges.  

The SFPD has also seized over 135 kilos of narcotics, including over 70 kilos of fentanyl during the same period.  

“Shutting down our open-air drug markets requires sustained commitments from our law enforcement agencies so we can continue to improve the conditions in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor London Breed. “While we’ve made strides during the daytime, the nighttime activities require new strategies, additional resources, and strong partnerships with all of our agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. This is just the start of what we need to do.”    

The SFPD has been working closely with city partners on a coordinated approach to the city’s fentanyl crisis. Outreach workers with the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Fire Department are offering services to individuals in need while Public Works crews are working diligently to keep our streets clean. 

At the same time, local state and federal law enforcement are assisting the SFPD in enforcing the law, which led to an unprecedented number of arrests and drug seizures last year.  

The District Attorney’s Office has been a valuable partner in this work that is continuing to expand in 2024. 

In 2023, the District Attorney’s Office was presented with and filed the most felony narcotics cases since 2018 with 998 cases presented and 867 cases filed.  In 2023 there were 323 convictions or guilty pleas to another felony charge in felony narcotic cases, including two convictions after trial by jury. 
 
Through February 1, 2024, the District Attorney’s Office has been presented with 83 felony narcotics cases and filed 79 cases.  Year to date there have been 50 felony narcotics convictions or guilty pleas to another felony charge in felony narcotics cases including one jury trial conviction.    

“Effectively shutting down open-air drug markets that plague our city will continue to be law enforcement’s North Star,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.  “We will continue our sustained efforts while remaining flexible and adapting to evolving situations on the ground.  We will pursue drug dealers who are wreaking havoc on our neighborhood at all times with continued resolve and determination to protect our communities and make our streets livable.” 

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February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 PM

On January 29, 2024, an elderly female came to Central Police Station to report that she was a victim of fraud. The victim stated on January 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. she was walking by herself in the outer Mission when she was approached by an unknown male and female. The two suspects started a conversation with the victim about locating a named doctor to help cure body pains. As the conversation continued all parties walked into an alley where a second unknown female joined them. The suspects began speaking about evil spirits that would harm the victim’s family. The suspects convinced the victim to gather her valuables to be blessed. The victim and the suspects went to the victim’s home. The victim gathered US Currency and jewelry which was to be blessed by the suspects. The subjects performed a ceremony with the victim’s valuables. The next day the victim spoke with her family about this blessing and realized her valuables were switched with similar weighted items.   

On February 1, 2024, another elderly female came to Ingleside Police Station to report that she was a victim of fraud. The victim stated on January 23, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. she was waiting by herself for the bus in the Excelsior District. The victim was approached by an unknown male who started a conversation with the victim. During the conversation, two unknown females approached and joined in their conversation about a harmful spirit. The victim was convinced to retrieve her most valuable items from her home that would be blessed, which would rid her of a harmful spirit. One of the female suspects accompanied the victim to her home to collect US Currency and jewelry. After the victim gathered the valuable items, they joined the other female and male suspects on the street.

At this point, a ceremony was conducted with the victim’s valuables which were blessed. Days after the blessing the victim opened the bag where she had placed the valuables only to find that her valuables were gone.     

The suspects in both incidents are described as a male between the ages of 50 to 60 years and two females ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old. All the suspects are described as having black hair and brown eyes and were wearing masks that partially covered their faces. Two vehicles and their drivers are also believed to be involved in the incident.

The SFPD Special Victims Unit (SVU) is leading the investigations and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the suspects involved in this incident.

Cantonese speakers can leave tips on a special tip line by calling (415) 553-9212 or 1-855-737-3847.

Information can also be called into the Anonymous Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or via Text a Tip by texting a message to TIP411 and beginning the message with SFPD.

SFPD is committed to safety with respect for all our City’s communities. The department works closely with San Francisco’s multilingual communities to identify and address specific safety concerns. SFPD currently has hundreds of officers that speak more than 30 different languages. The department is encouraging all bilingual officers to become certified to provide Limited English Proficiency (LEP) services to community members.

SFPD Incident # 240071099, 240064204 

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The San Francisco Police Department’s Burglary Detail assisted in a multi-national investigation involving stolen bicycles from the city and resold in Mexico.

A federal grand jury this week indicted San Jose resident Victoriano Romero, charging him with conspiracy and other charges related to the scheme to steal high-end bicycles from Bay Area residents.

The indictment details at least seven bicycles – valued at thousands of dollars each – that were stolen out of homes in San Francisco and sold to Romero in San Jose. Two other bicycles were stolen from homes in Redwood City.

In April 2021, San Francisco police officers served a search warrant on Romer’s business in San Jose and found one of the stolen bicycles disassembled and ready for transport to Jalisco, Mexico. That bicycle was returned to its owner.

A federal indictment was filed in January and unsealed on Thursday.

The San Francisco Police Department would like to thank our federal partners in the FBI and United States Attorney’s Office for their work on this case.  

Below is the United States Attorney’s Office Press Release link on the investigation.

Northern District of California | San Jose Man Charged In Alleged Conspiracy To Steal High-End Bicycles In Bay Area For Resale In Mexico | United States Department of Justice

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