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Central Station Newsletter

December 3, 2015

S a n F ra n ci s co Po l i ce
D e p a rt m e n t

Volume , Issue

Captain Lazars Message

Inside this issue:
Captains Message

1-3

Crimes of Note

410

Featured Citizen of the

Month

1112

Featured Officer of the

Month

1314

Press Releases

1617

Community Calendar

17

Central District Map

18

Resource Information

19

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving last

week. We spent our time passing out turkey meals to
seniors through Self Help for the Elderlys meal
program. In addition, we passed out 4 turkey meals,
paid for by the station, to four families in need.
We have been busy at Central Station this past week.
Friday was the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
in Union Square. We deployed more officers than in
recent history in an effort to keep everyone safe.
Captain David Lazar
Commanding Officer Central Station

Nob Hill Association

I would like to thank Ms. Barbara Mount and the Nob Hill Association for honoring
me and the Officers of Central Station at their annual tree lighting ceremony on
Monday evening. I am grateful for Chief Suhr attending and I am thankful for the
officers who patrol Nob Hill, working to keep the neighborhood safe!
SFPD Toy Drive
We are collecting toys as part of a City wide effort to collect toys for those in
need. Please feel free to stop by Central Station and drop off a toy!
Package Thefts
We are starting to see an increase in package thefts in our district. The holiday
season brings more packages and one of the methods of the suspects is to follow
the UPS or FED Ex truck and then take the package after delivery. Please take the
necessary steps to avoid your package from being taken. One option is to have the
package come to your work or the other is to make an arrangement with your
neighbor. There are always a few options to avoid this from happening.

Special points of interest:

JOIN SFPD

Crime Fighting
Central Station Officers have been doing an outstanding job catching criminals. Just
this afternoon, Officers in Union Square captured a grand theft suspect who stole a
purse inside Macys Cheesecake Factory as shoppers looked on. The suspect took
the purse in the presence of an off duty San Jose Police Officer, off duty San
Leandro Police Officer and an a retired San Leandro Police Officer. The off duty
Officers chased down the suspect and we were there within moments to take the
suspect into custody!
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I would like to take a moment to recap some great police work in the last few days:
On November 28. 2015, Officers Justin Leach and Pierre Battle captured a suspect for burglarizing a
construction site on the 600 block of Market Street.
On November 29, 2015, Sergeant Vanderbilt, Officers Derek Christensen, Michael Reyes, and Ed
Huang watched a suspect at Hyde and Lombard who was standing in a nearby doorway. He was
dressed in black and appeared to be attempting to gain entry into the residence. They watched the suspect then go to another residence. They followed him as he tried doors and attempted to gain access to
various residences. The officers detained the suspect at Union and Polk. In his possession were garage
door openers, a broken keybox, a drill, handsaw and cable cutter. These officers prevented a burglary
that evening.
On November 29, 2015, Officers Ryan Jones and Kurt Macaulay responded to a person with a gun
call at Fishermans Wharf on the 100 block of Jefferson Street. There, they encountered the suspect and
took him into custody. The suspect was armed with a .45 caliber handgun.
On November 30, 2014, Officers John Murphy and Al Ciudad captured a robbery suspect who put
scissors to the victims neck and stole her iPhone at Pacific and Powell Streets.
Graffiti Vandal
A suspect, responsible for graffiti on the 800 block of Geary Street back in August, was convicted for his
crime last month. The case was made by video cameras.
SFPD Recruit Class
The 249th Academy class assisted us today in passing out food in Chinatown as part of the holiday season. (See photo below).
Traffic Safety
Thankfully, we are starting to get rain again. Please give yourself extra time to get to places if driving. I
also ask everyone to slow down in the rain. Our most common cause of injuries is a person struck while in
the crosswalk. Please be careful!

Have a great weekend!

Captain David Lazar
Central Station

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The 249th Academy Class participates in the

Food Giveaway in Chinatown.

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Crimes of Note
Definitions
Robbery Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.
Assault An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injury
on another person.
Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.
(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes
serious bodily injury.
*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact with
another person.
Aggravated Assault Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a
firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
Burglary The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.
Grand Theft Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property taken
exceeds $950.
Petty Theft Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.
Robberies
11/26

4:30pm

Robbery, With Force

1400 block of
Stockton
Robbery, Attempt,
With Gun
Unit block of OFarrell

11/28

2:10pm

11/29

4:00am

Robbery, With Force

Unit block of Market

11/29

10:30pm

Robbery, With Gun

Bay/Powell

11/30

10:40pm

Robbery, With Other

Weapon
Stockton/Jackson

12/2

11:15am

12/2

11:38am

Robbery, Attempt,
Bank, With Gun
400 block of
California
Robbery, Bank, With
Gun
400 block of
Montgomery

Two unknown suspects approached the victim at the ATM and

pushed the victim away from the ATM. The suspects withdrew
money from the victims account and fled away.
An unknown suspect approached the victim and handed the victim a
note that stated that the suspect had a gun and demanded money.
The victim told the suspect she did not have any money and the
suspect fled away.
An unknown suspect approached the victim and grabbed the
victims purse. The victim chased after the suspect and struggled
with the suspect for the purse. The suspect punched the victim in the
face and fled away.
An unknown suspect approached the victim, pointed a gun at the
victim and demanded everything from the victim. Fearing for his
safety, the victim gave the suspect his wallet and cell phone.
The suspect approached the victim at the bus stop and grabbed the
victims cell phone in her hand. The victim held on to the cell phone
and struggled with the suspect. The suspect was able to pull the cell
phone from the victims hands. The victim asked for the cell phone
back, but the suspect pulled out a pair of scissors and put it on the
victims neck. Fearing for her safety, the victim backed away.
Officers saw the victim chase after the suspect and detained the
suspect. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note
demanding money and that he has a gun. The teller ignored the
suspect and the suspect fled away.
An unknown suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note
demanding money and that he has a gun. Fearing for her safety,
the teller put money in an envelope and gave it to the suspect. The
suspect took the money and fled away.

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Narcotics Related
11/25

11:36am

11/27

11:02pm

Possession of
Narcotics
900 block of Larkin
Possession of
Narcotics
1100 block of Taylor

Possession of suspected narcotics. Citation issued.

Possession of suspected narcotics. Citation issued.

Assault/Battery/Violent Crimes
11/24

10:55am

11/24

7:20pm

11/26

4:13pm

12/1

11:15pm

Aggravated Assault,
With Force
Ferry Building
Aggravated Assault,
With Other Weapon
Unit block of Clay
Battery
Pier 39
Aggravated Assault,
with Force
Romolo/Broadway

The suspect kicked a child in the stomach, whom was playing

nearby the suspect.
The suspect was sleeping in the park and was told to move by a
park ranger. The suspect got upset and grabbed a shovel and
swung the shovel at the park ranger. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect approached the victim from behind and hit
the victim in the back of the head.
Two unknown suspects approached the victim and shoved the
victim to the ground. The suspects then kicked the victim multiple
times in the head, face and shoulder.
Theft/Shoplifting

11/24

6:22pm

11/24

7:33pm

11/24

9:00pm

11/24

9:00pm

11/25

12:08am

11/25

12:45am

11/25

2:40am

11/25

2:40am

11/25

8:00am

11/25

10:15am

11/25

12:00pm

11/25

1:30pm

11/25

3:30pm

11/25

4:20pm

Theft, Shoplifting
400 block of Post
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, From Building
Unit block of August
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
400 block of
Stockton
Theft, From Building
1000 block of Union
Theft, From Building
1400 block of Pacific
Theft, From Building
400 block of Geary
Theft, From Building
400 block of Geary
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
Stockton
Theft, From Building
Ferry Building
Theft, Vehicle
900 block of
Jackson
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
North Point/Mason
Theft, Other Property
100 block of Powel
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of
OFarrell

Three unknown suspects entered the store and stole purses.

The suspect entered the store and stole a t-shirt. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. The suspect did not have
any identification to be identified. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect stole the victims bicycle from a shared garage.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a sleeping bag and backpack, containing clothing.
Two unknown suspects pried open the apartment mailboxes. It is
unknown if any mail had been stolen.
An unknown suspect pried open the apartment mailboxes. It is
unknown if any mail had been stolen.
An unknown suspect stole the victims laptop which was placed on
the table where the victim was sitting.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet which was placed on
the table while the victim was eating.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole t-shirts and plush
toys.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet which was placed on
top of the victims purse on a counter.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a bag.
The suspect stole a can of graffiti removal spray from the cleaning
cart on the sidewalk. The suspect also had outstanding warrants.
Arrest made.
The suspect entered the store and stole a purse. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.

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11/25

4:30pm

Theft, From Locked

Vehicle
Post/Leavenworth
Theft, Pickpocket
Stockton/OFarrell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
1000 block of Pine
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of Powell
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, Vehicle
Washington/Drumm
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
200 block of Green
Theft, From
Unlocked Vehicle
900 block of
Lombard
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Post
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
100 block of Post
Theft, Vehicle
Unit block of New
Montgomery
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Columbus/Jackson
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
900 block of
Chestnut
Theft, From Building
1600 block of
Leavenworth
Theft, From Building
200 block of Powell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
300 block of Bush
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of Powell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
400 block of Sutter
Theft, From Building
500 block of Geary

11/25

4:30pm

11/25

6:00pm

11/25

7:50pm

11/25

8:00pm

11/25

8:10pm

11/25

10:08pm

11/26

11:00am

11/26

12:24pm

11/26

2:10pm

11/26

4:30pm

11/26

5:40pm

11/27

11:00am

11/27

4:45pm

11/27

6:30pm

11/27

7:15pm

11/27

7:37pm

11/27

10:30pm

11/28

2:00am

11/28

2:03am

Theft, From Person

Jones/Clay

11/28

3:59am

Theft, From Building

1100 block of Pine

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and

stole a backpack, containing a passport and miscellaneous items.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse
while on the bus.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side front window and
stole a suitcase and backpack, containing a passport, laptops,
clothing, jewelry and charger.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole boxes of
fragrances.
The suspect entered the store and stole a jacket. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also violated
his probation. Arrest made.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear and driver
side rear windows and stole a tablet and toiletry bag.
An unknown suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a
handicap placard.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole sweatshirts.
An unknown suspect stole suitcases, containing a camera, clothing,
toiletries and keys, from the trunk of the vehicle. It is unknown how
the suspect gain entry to the vehicle.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and
stole a backpack, containing a wallet and camera lenses.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a backpack, containing a laptop and tablet.
An unknown suspect entered the apartment lobby and stole
packages.
An unknown suspect stole one of the victims shopping bags which
was placed underneath the table where the victim sat.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole backpacks, containing passports, laptop, clothing and
toiletries.
Two unknown suspects entered the store and stole fragrances.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and
stole backpacks, containing a laptop, tablet, clothing and hair tools.
The victims met the unknown suspect at a bar and invited the
suspect back to their hotel room. When the victims fell asleep, the
suspect stole their cell phone, jewelry and money.
Two unknown suspects offered to help the victim find her way
home. The suspects then grabbed the victims purse hanging on her
shoulder and her cell phone from her hand and fled away.
An unknown suspect entered the lobby and stole packages.

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11/28

12:45pm

11/28

2:00pm

11/28

4:15pm

11/28

5:21pm

11/28

5:38pm

11/28

6:00pm

11/28

8:10pm

11/28

9:00pm

11/29

8:30am

11/29

8:30am

11/29

12:18pm

11/29

7:55pm

11/29

11:30pm

11/30

11:50am

11/30

1:03pm

11/30

1:30pm

11/30

4:50pm

11/30

5:00pm

11/30

6:55pm

11/30

8:12pm

Theft, Shoplifting
Embarcadero Center
1
Theft, Attempt,
Pickpocket
400 block of
Stockton
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
500 block of Beach
Theft, Shoplifting
2900 block of Taylor
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Powell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
100 block of
Jackson
Theft, Bicycle
300 block of Kearny
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
700 block of
Broadway
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
2600 block of
Mason
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Unit block of Bay
Theft, Shoplifting
600 block of Market
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Larkin/Pine
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Vallejo/Columbus
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, From Building
300 block of Post
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Powell/Beach
Theft, From Building
1300 block of
Stockton
Theft, Vehicle
1200 block of
Leavenworth
Theft, Outside Area
Unit block of The
Embarcadero
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of
OFarrell

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole speakers.

The victim felt a tug on her jacket and saw the unknown suspects
hand in her jacket pocket. The victim reached into her pocket and
found nothing was taken.
An unknown suspect stole a bag, containing a laptop, bracelet and
make-up, from the vehicle. It is unknown how the suspect gain entry
to the vehicle.
The suspect stole a crab and a drink from the store. Citation issued.
The suspect entered the store and stole jackets. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole purse, containing a wallet and passport.
An unknown suspect stole the victims bicycle which was left
unlocked outside of a store.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side windows and
stole a laptop.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a guitar case, containing a guitar.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a laptop bag, containing laptops and an ID card.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole eyeglasses.
The suspect was sitting inside a vehicle with a shattered driver side
rear window. The suspect stole CDs and a cord from the vehicle.
Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and
stole a gym bag, containing clothing.
The suspect entered the store and stole fragrances. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also had an
outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect entered the stores office and stole a tablet.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a backpack, containing a camera and sunglasses.
An unknown suspect entered the stores office and stole a BB gun.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims bag
which was placed on the steps while the victim was skateboarding.
The suspect entered the store and stole jeans. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.

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11/30

9:35pm

Theft, From Locked

Vehicle
3000 block of Larkin
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Grant/Filbert
Theft, Pickpocket
Clay/Stockton
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of
OFarrell

12/1

4:19am

12/1

4:00pm

12/1

4:30pm

12/1

6:15pm

12/1

7:00pm

Theft, From Building

1200 block of Bush

12/2

11:30am

12/2

6:00pm

12/2

6:30pm

12/2

6:58pm

12/2

7:30pm

12/2

8:00pm

Theft, From Locked

Vehicle
Bay/Mason
Theft, Pickpocket
1100 block of
Stockton
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of
OFarrell
Theft, From Person
Beckett/Pacific
Theft, Shoplifting
200 block of Grant
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Taylor/Beach

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and

stole a backpack, containing sunglasses.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window and
stole a laptop bag, containing a laptop.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims rear
pants pocket.
The suspect entered the store and stole hats. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
The suspect entered the store and stole earmuffs, hats and
fragrances. The suspect was stopped by security outside of the
store. The suspect threatened to return and with a gun and shoot
the employees. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect used the intercom and stated that he is from
FedEx and delivering a package. The suspect was buzzed in, but
did not go to the apartment. The suspect stole packages that were
in the lobby.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole suitcases, containing a tablet, clothing, jewelry and make-up.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse.
The two suspects entered the store and stole jewelry. The suspects
were stole by security outside of the store. Citations issued.
An unknown suspect stole the victims cell phone as the victim was
taking a picture with the cell phone.
The suspect entered the store and stole a pair of shoes. The suspect
was stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a backpack, containing a hard driver, camera, camera lens
and tripod.
Miscellaneous

11/24

5:00pm

11/24

5:13pm

11/25

8:06pm

11/26

2:50am

11/26

8:41am

11/26

12:51pm

11/26

9:00pm

11/27

11:37am

11/27

11:57am

Vandalism, Vehicle
800 block of
Montgomery
Warrant Arrest
200 block of Clay
Warrant Arrest
Quincy/California
Burglary,
Commercial
300 block of Sutter
Warrant Arrest
Market/New
Montgomery
Vandalism, Property
300 block of Clay
Burglary,
Commercial
100 block of Pine
Vandalism, Vehicle
700 block of Davis
Sex Offender,
Failure to Register
500 block of Bush

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window.

The suspect was in the stairwell of the building. A computer check
shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect was taking a bicycle apart. A computer check shows the
suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect threw a rock through the store window and
stole a purse.
The officer recognized the suspect as a wanted person. A computer
check confirmed the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest
made.
The suspect damaged a large planter pot in the building.
An unknown suspect pried open the front door and stole a computer
and money from the cash register.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window.
The suspect was sleeping under a no trespassing sign. A computer
check shows the suspect was not in compliance for registering as a
sex offender. Arrest made.

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11/27

2:20pm

11/27

5:00pm

11/28

3:55am

11/28

8:35am

11/28

12:46pm

11/28

1:00pm

11/28

4:10pm

11/28

7:15pm

11/29

8:30am

11/29

8:58am

11/29

9:17am

11/29

2:30pm

11/29

5:50pm

11/29

6:00pm

11/29

7:28pm

11/29

7:44pm

11/29

8:30pm

11/30

7:14am

11/30

3:30pm

11/30

9:03pm

11/30

10:26pm

Recovered Vehicle
Bush/Sansome
Trespassing
300 block of
Columbus
Disturbing the Peace
200 block of Powell
Vandalism,
Commercial
1600 block of
Montgomery
Warrant Arrest
Unit block of Powell
Vandalism,
Commercial
100 block of Powell
Warrant Arrest
300 block of Bush
Warrant Arrest
200 block of Geary
Warrant Arrest
Unit block of Bush
Warrant Arrest
800 block of
Leavenworth
Recovered Vehicle
500 block of Green
Possession of
Burglary Tools
Hyde/Lombard
Possession of
Firearm
100 block of
Jefferson
Vandalism,
Commercial
100 block of
OFarrell
Vandalism, Property
500 block of Market
Warrant Arrest
Chestnut/
Leavenworth
Possession of
Firearm
300 block of Geary
Recovered Vehicle
1100 block of
California
Burglary, Apartment
1000 block of Bush
Vandalism, Vehicle
800 block of Taylor
Recovered Vehicle
1200 block of
Powell

Recovered vehicle.
The suspect was trespassing after being told multiple times to not
return. Citation issued.
The suspect was sitting on the sidewalk and banging on drums.
Citation issued.
An unknown suspect shattered the store front window.

The suspect was told to leave for being disruptive, but the suspect
refused to leave. A computer check shows the suspect had an
outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect banged on the store window and shattered it. Arrest
made.
The suspect was throwing trash at people and into the street. A
computer check shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant.
Arrest made.
The suspect was urinating in public. A computer check shows the
suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect was sitting on the sidewalk. A computer check shows the
suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect was sleeping on the sidewalk. A computer check shows
the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
Recovered vehicle.
The suspect was trying to open gated doors by pressing keypads
or looking for an unlocked door. The suspect was detained and
burglary tools were found in the suspects backpack. The suspect
also had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect was harassing a child and when he was told to leave,
the suspect brandished a gun from his waistband. A computer check
shows the suspect was prohibited from carrying a firearm. Arrest
made.
An unknown suspect cracked the store window.

Two unknown suspects stopped at the bus stop. One of the suspects
pulled out a gun and shot the glass of the bus stop.
The suspect was looking into parked vehicles and residential
doorways. A computer check shows the suspect had an outstanding
warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect was in a verbal argument with the victim. The suspect
brandished a firearm from his waistband. Citation issued.
Recovered vehicle.
An unknown suspect stole a package from the mailroom. The
suspect possibly entered the building through an unlocked garbage
room.
The suspect broke windshield wipers and antennas of vehicles
parked on the street. Citation issued.
Recovered vehicle.

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12/1

2:09pm

12/2

12:56am

12/2

8:37am

Warrant Arrest
Market/Sutter
Recovered Vehicle
Unit block of 2nd
Warrant Arrest
Powell/Sutter

The suspect was laying on the sidewalk. A computer check shows

the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
Recovered vehicle.
The suspect was yelling at people passing by. A computer check
shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

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Each month Central Police Station features a citizen

who represents the unique flavor of the
Central Police District. This month we interviewed
Ida Zoubi. Ida is a board member of the
North Beach Business Association.

Ida was born in San Francisco, CA and has kept her ties with the city that she loves. Both
of Idas parents emigrated from Italy, along with her grandparents from her moms side.
You can often find Ida, with her beautiful smile, at Caf Trieste. She makes a mean
depth charge!
Idas Grandfather opened Caf Trieste on April 01, 1956. Ida spent her weekends
there as a kid because her mom would bring her to the caf when she helped out there.
Ida would run around the neighborhood as a kid and at the age of 12, her Aunt
Iolanda put her to work behind the counter of Caf Trieste.
Ida plays an integral part in the neighborhood. Every year Ida helps the San Francisco
Fire Department with their annual toy drive. Ida throws a huge party at Caf Trieste
and invites everyone from the neighborhood to participate in the toy drive; she has local
musicians there to get the party going. Ida also sells a lot of Raffle Tickets for the SFFD
Toy Drive. Ida is a huge supporter of the neighborhood and local musicians and artists;
you can often find quite a few of the local musicians at Caf Trieste playing the accordion or guitar. Ida is also a supporter of the Junior Giants.
We are extremely lucky and grateful to have Ida in the neighborhood, she has always
been a huge supporter of our department and we appreciate her support.
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1. How long have you lived in San Francisco?

I have been involved with the neighborhood since I was a kid. My grandfather
opened Caf Trieste almost 60 years ago. 04/15/2016 will be our 60th
Anniversary of Caf Trieste.
2. What is your favorite thing about the Central District?
My favorite thing about the Central is the people who live here and visit here,
and the history of the district.

3. What is your connection or involvement with the Central District?

I am part owner of Caf Trieste and a board member of the North Beach
Business Association. I help with the SFFD Christmas Toy Drive every year; we
collect toys here at Caf Trieste and sell raffle tickets for the event.
4. What are some of the significant changes that you have noticed in the Central
District in the last 5 years?
I have noticed a lot more families with kids in the neighborhood now. Another
thing that I have noticed is a lot of the legacy businesses closing, like Capps
Corner and Caesars.

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Each month Central Police Station features one

of its officers in an effort to learn more about the
men and women who police our neighborhood.
This month, we interviewed Officer Thomas Cunnane,
a 8-year member of Central Police Station.

Officer Thomas Cunnane is the grandson of Irish immigrants. Officer Cunnane was born
in San Francisco, CA; he grew up in San Francisco and attended Saint Ignatius High
School. After High School, Officer Cunnane joined the US Army where he was a tank
driver for three years. Officer Cunnane is still a San Francisco resident, and has raised
his kids in the city.
When Officer Cunnane returned from serving his country, he joined the SFPD Airport
Bureau. Officer Cunnane worked at the airport from 1980-1997, during that time
Officer Cunnane was part of the SWAT Team and was also a Field Training Officer. In
1997 Officer Cunnane decided to teach defensive tactics and officer safety at the
Police Academy. Officer Cunnane taught at the Police Academy until 2007. Officer
Cunnane has trained many recruits and Officers in the ten years that he was at the
academy.
After ten years of teaching, Officer Cunnane decided to leave the academy and come
to Central Station. Officer Cunnane has walked a foot beat in Union Square for the last
nine years. You can often see Officer Cunnane in the area of Union Square with his
service cap and hear his cheerful laugh.
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Officer Cunnane is a seasoned Officer, who many younger Officers look up to for
advice and guidance. Officer Cunnane is also a member of the Bay Area Law
Enforcement Emerald Society. We are very fortunate to have Officer Cunnane at
Central Station, someone who truly loves and cares about this city.

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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDER

December 2015
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Community Meeting Location:

Hotel Rex
562 Sutter Street
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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Central Police District Map

The CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with The
Embarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (including
both sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.
(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.
(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van Ness
Ave. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) to
a point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of the
Municipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.
intersects with The Embarcadero.

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EMERGENCY:

911

Non-Emergency:

553-0123

Cell Phone 911:

911

Customer Service Center:

311

Central Station:

315-2400

Captain David Lazar

315-2480 David.Lazar@sfgov.org

Lt. Michael Serujo

Investigations

315-2400 Michael.Serujo@sfgov.org

Lt. Molly Pengel (Days)

315-2400 Molly.Pengel@sfgov.org

Lt. Jody Kato

315-2400 Jody.Kato@sfgov.org

Lt. Brien Hoo (Nights)

315-2400 Brien.Hoo@sfgov.org

Lt. Samuel Christ (Nights)

315-2400 Samuel.Christ@sfgov.org

Anonymous Tip-Line

392-2623

S.A.F.E.

553-1984

Website:

www.centralpolicestation.org

SFPD Tip Line:

575-4444

Chinese Tip Line:

315-2435

Text a Tip:

847411 (Tip 411)

Blessing Scam Hotline:

553-9219

Graffiti Abatement:

850-6951

Central Events:

315-2440 Sergeant Patrick Tobin

Central Permits:

315-2423 Officer Steve Matthias

Code Abatement:

315-2417 Sergeant Alex Takaoka

Deputy City Attorney:

554-3820 Jill Cannon

Dept. of Parking & Traffic:

553-1943

DPW Dispatch

695-2020

Homeless Issues:

315-2400 Officer Eric Caracciolo &

Damien Fahey
315-2400 Officers Howard Chu, Sam
Yuen, David On & Danny Guo
315-2400 Officers Tom Cunnane,
Johnathon Ng, Tiffany Gunter, James
Horan, Timothy Whatley & Andrew
Rechsteiner
315-2400/273-9515 Officers John
Van Koll, Nicholas Stewart, Robert
Clendenen & Kresley Wallace
315-2400 Officers Kevin Worrell, Ray
Pascua, Mark Alvarez & John Torrise

Chinatown Beat:
Union Square Beat:

Fishermans Wharf Beat:

North Beach Beat:
Ping Yuen:

315-2400 Officers Mark Milligan,

Reginald Pena, Minh Du & Ferdinand
Dimapasoc

e, the members of the San

Francisco Police Department, are
committed to excellence in law
enforcement and are dedicated to the
people, traditions and diversity of our
City. In order to protect life and
property, prevent crime and reduce the
fear of crime, we will provide service
with understanding, response with
compassion, performance with
integrity and law enforcement with
vision.