It's been a bit since our last Outer Sunset crime roundup—here's what's happening in the neighborhood since then. (Note: Unless otherwise noted, crime reports come for SFPD.)
Two Suspects Arrested For Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault
On February 28th at 7:45pm, a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and robbed of her purse on the 1600 block of 34th Avenue by two suspects. During the robbery, the woman was physically restrained and sexually assaulted by one suspect, while the other pointed a gun at her head.
After the two suspects fled the scene, the victim called the police and described the two men to officers, who informed police in the area. A Taraval Station plainclothes team spotted the suspects tossing items from inside a silver Ford sedan around Noriega and 31st Avenue. Once they realized police were following, they began running stop signs and headed towards Moraga and 20th Avenue, before turning onto Shriners. On the 1700 block of Shriners Avenue, the suspects stopped the car and fled on foot.
Joseph Hill (left) and Phillip Hill, Jr. (Photo: SFPD)
Joseph Hill, 22, of Vallejo and Phillip Hill, Jr, of Fairfield, also 22, were apprehended and arrested by police. SFPD reports that the two men are linked to robberies in the East Bay; Joseph Hill was also identified by the victim in a separate robbery in Ingleside that involved a sawed-off rifle.
The two men face a number of charges, including robbery, conspiracy, false imprisonment, carrying a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony, and more. Phillip Hill, Jr. was also charged with attempted sexual penetration and sexual battery.
Irving Street Bank Robbery
Shortly after noon on March 12th, a man entered a bank on the 2200 block of Irving approached the female teller. The suspect produced a note demanding cash and simulated a weapon in his fanny pack. No actual weapon was seen by the teller, but she complied with the demands, and the suspect fled on foot.
Purse, Car Missing After Overnight Burglary
On the morning of March 28th, an 85-year-old woman living on the 1200 block of 31st Avenue woke up and discovered that her front door was open. The victim then noticed that her purse, wallet, and vehicle were gone.
Woman Robbed at Home, Held at Gunpoint
While in her home on the 100 block of Junipero Serra, a 26-year-old woman was robbed by four suspects who entered her residence at 10:30pm on March 30th. Two of the suspects held the victim at gunpoint and demanded that she show them where her money and jewelry were located. After the victim did so, the suspects went through the house and took jewelry, money, and her cellphone before fleeing the scene.
Man Returns Home and Discovers Burglar
On March 31st, shortly after 2pm, a 68-year-old man returned home on the 2900 block of 19th Avenue to discover a burglar in his home. The suspect then fled on foot. The victim lost multiple items during the burglary.
Mystery Garage Arson
Sometime between April 3rd and April 5th, a 70-year-old woman noticed that the garage door of her home on the 4000 block of Irving Street had been burned.
Note: With non-violent crimes like burglaries on the rise in the Outer Sunset and citywide, residents can never be too careful. For detailed tips on how to stay safe, visit SF SAFE.
