MUNI related crime Pickpockets have been active along the 30 Stockton line. This month we ran several plainclothes operations in an attempt to nab the prolific suspects. We have been successful in deterring crime and have caught one pickpocket suspects and two graffiti vandals. Oftentimes, people recognize plainclothes officers and that’s a good thing too. Uniformed officers have also been concentrating on heavily travelled lines. Crowded busses during high commute hours from 7AM-10AM and in the afternoon from 3PM-7PM have been targeted by officers in response to incidents. Aside from pickpockets, cell phones and laptops have been the targets of thievery as well. While riding public transportation, remember some of our crime prevention tips: Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be afraid to turn around and look at people who may be ‘bumping into you’ or pressing against you. Keep wallets in front pants pockets. Keep purses, backpacks and packages on your lap or held in front of you. Take off earphones while travelling in close quarters in crowds. A rubber band or two around your wallet keeps pickpockets from easily slipping it from your pocket. View Safety Tips HERE.
Armed & Strongarm Robberies on the streets and on the MUNI buses in the Visitation Valley District. View the Public Safety Announcement on these crimes in both English and Chinese.
Armed Robberies of commercial establishments can occur at any time. View the Public Safety Flyer on these crimes. For safety tips on how to protect your business visit Workplace Safety in online brochures section.
Recycling materials are being stolen at an increasing rate in San Francisco and around the Bay Are. View the Public Safety Advisory - Theft of Recycling Materials for measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim and what to do if you are a victim.
Muggings and Robberies occur throughout the city. Incidents have varied: purse-snatching at the bus stop; mugging at the BART Stations; strongarm robbery in a residential area; robbery at a local business - all at various times of the day and night. However, several robberies have occurred between 6pm and 9pm at night, carried out by suspects in cars. Read a Public Safety Advisory on these crimes. Please be aware of suspicious persons and activities, learn about ways to keep yourself and your property safer, and increase communication with your neighbors and the Police District Station.
Auto Break-ins or Boostings: Recently San Francisco has seen a disturbing increase in the number of stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles, also known as "auto boosting." Visit our Safety Tips & Brochures Page to download information about how to prevent auto boosting and what to do if you are a victim.
Utility Burglars:The suspects use the ruse of posing as 'water company' workers who gain entry to test the water pipes. As one worker pretends to examine the water, another rifles through the victim's bedroom, taking cash. If you see such suspects, deny them entry and call 911. View a Public Safety Advisory on these crimes.
