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SFPD Arrests Organized Retail Crime Suspect 24-014

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Suspect placed under arrest as she was getting off a plane in Honolulu, Hawaii

On January 29, 2024, at approximately 12:33 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Taraval station responded to a business located in a mall on the 3200 block of 20th Avenue regarding a theft. Officers arrived on scene and met with store employees who stated that two unknown females entered the store and began removing items from display cases and putting them into their bags. When the suspects were approached by an employee, they fled the store with the merchandise and were last seen getting into a vehicle in the mall parking lot.

On the same date, an investigator from the SFPD Burglary Unit, Organized Retail Crime Task Force was contacted regarding the theft that had occurred. The investigator immediately recognized one of the suspects, later identified as Denayaha Duree, as an organized retail crime theft suspect who had been arrested previously.

Through the course of the investigation, investigators worked with the SFPD Fugitive Recovery Enforcement Team who partnered with the US Marshalls Fugitive Recovery Task Force.
 

On February 14, 2024, it was determined that Duree had boarded a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii and later that day investigators were notified that Duree had been located and arrested by US Marshalls for multiple outstanding warrants as she exited the plane. Charges for Duree are pending her extradition.

Duree was also wanted in connection to two organized retail crime thefts that occurred in May 2023 at two luxury brand stores in downtown SF.  

“The long arm of the law extended to the beautiful islands of Hawaii this week,” said SFPD Chief Bill Scott. “I want to commend the diligent work of our officers who did extraordinary work on this case. I also want to thank the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Office of Correctional Safety and the United States Marshall Service for their assistance in this case.”

While an arrest has been made, this investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.   

SFPD Case: 240-063-858, 230-357-928, 230-350-552

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SFPD Arrests Organized Retail Crime Suspect 24-014

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Suspect placed under arrest as she was getting off a plane in Honolulu, Hawaii

On January 29, 2024, at approximately 12:33 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Taraval station responded to a business located in a mall on the 3200 block of 20th Avenue regarding a theft. Officers arrived on scene and met with store employees who stated that two unknown females entered the store and began removing items from display cases and putting them into their bags. When the suspects were approached by an employee, they fled the store with the merchandise and were last seen getting into a vehicle in the mall parking lot.

On the same date, an investigator from the SFPD Burglary Unit, Organized Retail Crime Task Force was contacted regarding the theft that had occurred. The investigator immediately recognized one of the suspects, later identified as Denayaha Duree, as an organized retail crime theft suspect who had been arrested previously.

Through the course of the investigation, investigators worked with the SFPD Fugitive Recovery Enforcement Team who partnered with the US Marshalls Fugitive Recovery Task Force.
 

On February 14, 2024, it was determined that Duree had boarded a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii and later that day investigators were notified that Duree had been located and arrested by US Marshalls for multiple outstanding warrants as she exited the plane. Charges for Duree are pending her extradition.

Duree was also wanted in connection to two organized retail crime thefts that occurred in May 2023 at two luxury brand stores in downtown SF.  

“The long arm of the law extended to the beautiful islands of Hawaii this week,” said SFPD Chief Bill Scott. “I want to commend the diligent work of our officers who did extraordinary work on this case. I also want to thank the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Office of Correctional Safety and the United States Marshall Service for their assistance in this case.”

While an arrest has been made, this investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.   

SFPD Case: 240-063-858, 230-357-928, 230-350-552

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San Francisco Police Seeking Public’s Assistance In Finding Blessing Scam Suspects 24-009

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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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