Here's a selection of crimes that have occurred in Hayes Valley and the Western Addition since our last roundup in early May. All reports were provided by SFPD, unless otherwise noted.
Burglary victim captures suspect inside his home
On May 31 at 4:50 p.m., a 51-year-old man was sitting in his car outside his home on the 700 block of Hayes Street (between Buchanan and Webster) when he noticed that a 34-year-old man outside was changing his clothes and putting on a mask.
The older man went inside his house, when he heard a noise in the garage. He found the man he had seen earlier inside the garage, holding a stolen purse and wearing the victim's jacket. The victim grabbed the intruder, detaining him until police responded and arrested him.
Just a few minutes earlier, around 4:45 p.m., another man, 30, witnessed the same suspect attempting to break into his home on the 500 block of Webster Street (between Fell and Hayes). After seeing the suspect jiggle the lock on his front door, he gave chase, but lost sight of him.
Early-morning hot prowl burglary leads to arrest
On May 26 at 7:30 a.m., a 25-year-old woman broke into a building on the 700 block of Fell Street (between Webster and Fillmore) while the residents were still asleep. Police arrived, and officers were able to take her into custody before she was able to take any belongings.
Woman snatches phone
On May 16 at 7:20 p.m., a woman of unknown age tried to snatch a phone from a 41-year-old woman at Fillmore and Eddy streets. After a struggle, the suspect was able to grab the phone and get away. No arrest has been made.
Man punched and robbed in heart of Hayes Valley
At 1:50 a.m. on May 10, a 24-year-old man was punched and robbed by a man believed to be between 20 and 25 years old on the 500 block of Hayes Street (between Octavia and Laguna).
After striking the victim with his fist, the suspect stole the victim's backpack, which contained a laptop and wallet, and fled westbound on Hayes Street. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has not been apprehended.
Woman robbed from behind
Another robbery took place on the 800 block of McAllister Street (between Octavia and Laguna) on May 8 around 9:30 p.m.
An unknown male approached a 73-year-old woman from behind and stole her backpack, containing a phone, wallet and some cash, before fleeing on foot. No arrest was made in this case, and the victim was uninjured.
Northern Station monthly community meeting
Residents interested in learning more about crime and safety in the area are invited to attend SFPD Northern Station's monthly community meeting, held at the station (1125 Fillmore St.) at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting is next week, June 13.
Anyone with information about any of the incidents listed above is asked to call the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444 or Text-a-Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with 'SFPD.' Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Did we miss anything? If you have any information on any crime or safety-related issues in the neighborhood, feel free to text Hoodline at (415) 200-3233.
