Similar to our last crime and safety roundup, much of the recent crime news around the Castro includes robberies, hot prowls, and continuing community discussion of transit safety and quality-of-life. Read on for the latest (all reports below come via the SFPD, unless otherwise noted).

Noe Street Little Free Library Stolen (Again)

As we reported on July 7th, Duboce Triangle's beloved miniature lending library is no longer in operation, after being stolen for a second time. The beleaguered community favorite has also been torched by a vandal, and the people behind the effort decided it was time to say goodbye. "The library was never about books," said neighbor Stephanie. "It reminded people that we are connected and part of something together."

17th Street Muni Tracks Discussion Continues

In our last roundup, we mentioned a local group trying to raise awareness and promote changes to the F-Market tracks on 17th Street. We wrote an in-depth look at the tracks, to which many readers added comments in a longer discussion. Many expressed concern over safety, some noting their own accidents or close-calls on the stretch between Church and Sanchez.

Fix-It Team Sets Sights On Library

We earlier reported on Mayor Lee's "Fix-It Team," which has been identifying areas with quality-of-life issues that it can try to address. As we reported, they will be focusing immediate efforts on the Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Library. Some changes include regular cleaning, removing debris and trees that provide too much cover, and adding a light across from the library on 16th Street.

Diamond Street Robbery

On July 8th at 8:45am, a 70-year-old woman was walking near 21st and Diamond. A man, 17-25, approached her from behind, pulled her phone from her back pocket, and ran. The victim chased the man for a few blocks, but lost him near Market Street. No arrest was made.

Collingwood Robbery With Gun

On July 9th at 2:18am, a man, 23, was attacked and robbed at gunpoint by three suspects near Collingwood and Market. He met with another man, 25-30, who punched him in the face and then pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim's belongings. The victim complied and the suspect took his wallet, money, and phone. The suspect fled to a vehicle in which two other men, both 25-30, were waiting. No arrests were made.

Beaver Street Hot Prowl

Also on the 9th, a 36-year-old woman awoke at 4:35am to a man, 25-30, entering her bedroom near Beaver and Castro. She yelled at the suspect, who then fled downstairs and out the front door. No items were listed as being stolen and no arrest was made.

Dolores Park Assault

A man was assaulted by a group at Dolores Park on July 13th at 8:50pm. He was approached by 10 people in their late teens, one of which accused him of looking at his girlfriend, and then attacked by five suspects, all male. He was punched numerous times in his face, hit with a lanyard with keys on it, and kicked numerous times after he tripped while attempting to run away. The five suspects and the rest of their group fled on foot, and the victim was transported to a hospital with a cut above his eye and contusions to the back of his head. No arrests were made.

Diamond & Douglass Argument Leads To Robbery

On July 17th at 10pm, a woman, 24, was arguing with a man, 24, in her home near Douglass Street and Diamond Heights Boulevard. She attempted to call the police and the suspect wrestled her phone away and fled. No arrest was made.

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