A San Francisco man was taken into custody last Saturday after an altercation with Colma Police following a reported theft. The incident began around 6:56 PM when officers responded to an ongoing theft at a business on the unit block of Colma Boulevard. According to a social media post by the Colma Police Department, the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Daniel Brownstein, was confronted by officers after business loss prevention was unable to detain him as he attempted to flee the scene.
Upon arrival, officers spotted Brownstein, whose actions matched the provided description, and attempted to arrest him. Brownstein reportedly began to resist, triggering a struggle with law enforcement officials physically. During the tussle, two officers sustained minor injuries.
Investigation revealed Brownstein had stolen merchandise valuing approximately $123.36. Upon inspecting Brownstein's criminal past, it was discovered he had been previously convicted of theft twice, leading to his arrest for felony theft with priors. Additionally, Brownstein was found to have a $5,000 misdemeanor warrant from a neighboring agency, prompting further charges, including shoplifting, resisting a peace officer, and the existing warrant. He was subsequently booked into the San Mateo County Jail.
