While we don't report on every crime, we do our best to keep you informed of major crimes and safety concerns in the neighborhood. Here are a selection of crimes reported in and around the Divisadero neighborhood in the past few weeks.
Attempted Theft
Tipster Erva D. wrote in to us on the evening of May 8th, stating "some looney tune tried to drill into the safe/wall at Western Union on Divisadero and McAllister streets!" We were unable to confirm with more information—but let us know if you have further clues.
Bay to Breakers
May 16th's Bay to Breakers race was amply staffed by SFPD this year, and resulted in 10 medical calls, five arrests for public intoxication, 13 moving violation traffic citations, three miscellaneous citations and two felony arrests. More about the aftermath can be found here, and scenes from the race's pass through Divisadero are right here.
Indecent Exposure
Reader Julian R. contacted us on May 27th to let us know that a man had stripped down to his birthday suit on Waller & Divisadero and was masturbating to morning traffic. We hope you missed it.
FBI Agent's Gun Stolen From Vehicle, Recovered
On May 29th, an FBI agent reported that his .40-caliber Glock 27 gun had been stolen from a car parked near Hayes and Steiner streets, along with his badge and credentials. The gun was recovered after an FBI SWAT team raided a home in the Bayview and found the gun. The suspect was reportedly identified after video surveillance footage found near the scene of the crime was reviewed. Although the gun was found, the badge and credentials remain missing.
High-Speed Car Chase
On June 2nd, we received a tip in about a midday car chase taking place along Divisadero. A witness saw a high-speed chase taking place at 2pm, with California Highway Patrol in fast pursuit of two people on a motorcycle. The group was "headed north past Mojo at around 50mph, not stopping at signals," said our tipster. We were unable to confirm anything more about the chase, but let us know if you saw it or have more details.
Enigmatic Assault
According to SFPD, an assault took place around 3am near Broderick & Oak on June 5th. An unknown suspect struck a 27-year-old male victim in the face with an unknown object, fracturing and cutting the side of his face. The victim was transported to a local hospital in non-life-threatening condition, but was uncooperative and refused to provide further details.
Robbery With Gun
A shop on the 1300 block of Divisadero Street was robbed at gunpoint on the afternoon of June 5th, according to the SFPD. A woman walked into the shop's waiting area and sat down. When asked by an employee if she was waiting to pick something up, the suspect opened her purse and brandished a handgun, demanding merchandise. The victim complied, and the suspect fled the scene.
Seen anything interesting around the neighborhood recently? Please send us a tip!
