The Postal Service may be forced to replace thousands of locks if the letter larcenists can't be nabbed.

At last night's meeting, Capt. John Sanford continued to assail careless cyclists on the Wiggle, and addressed why so many violent crimes occur near the station itself.

The station's plainclothes unit is now fully staffed, and attendees grilled reps from the SF Deltas soccer team for details on game-day strategies.

The community has reacted strongly to the proposed facility at Church and Duboce, spurring Supervisor Wiener's involvement.

Representatives from Sharper Future will be speaking at a Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association meeting on Monday.

A relatively quiet couple of weeks did see two fires and a couple of robberies.

A pedestrian-vehicle fatality and a robbery this morning at Harvest Ranch Market headline the latest crime blotter.

The latest crime roundup includes a life-threatening stabbing that occurred last night, home break-ins, and an armed robbery at Twin Peaks.

A museum spokesperson said members of its marketing team "were unaware of the restrictions."

Your latest round of crime updates from in and around the Castro.

Convened by Sup. Scott Wiener, the meeting will include the District Attorney's Office, SFPD, and other public safety groups.

Two hot prowl suspects were arrested, and possible changes are coming to the intersection of 15th and Dolores.

“It sickens and outrages me," says one neighbor.

Also in the latest roundup: the director of the SF LGBT Center speaks out about a homophobic attack on the center's building.

Concerned about safety in the Castro? Consider volunteering with Castro Community on Patrol.

Last night's storm continued to wreak more havoc across the city.

The theft comes after the July disappearance of Noe Street's Little Free Library.

Take a look at the latest tips we've received from our readers via our Muxgram and email tipline.

An unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed near the Market & Dolores Whole Foods on Saturday night.

After a scuffle between a group of dogs, a man allegedly assaulted one of the dogs, its owner, and a bystander who tried to stop him.

Wet weather didn't prevent a mix of violent and non-violent crime in the neighborhood.

The flooding partially blocked traffic on both streets.

Also of note in recent crime news: a home robbery via a cat door, and shoplifters armed with knives.

The Dolores Park area saw a variety of crime incidents over the past two weeks.

Castro residents and businesspeople have expressed concern about the release of a man who's believed to have committed multiple arsons there.

In what has become a semi-regular occurrence, yet another driver took a wrong turn that disrupted service on Muni's busiest light-rail line.

Plus, Castro Community on Patrol is celebrating its 10th anniversary next week.

As promised, Captain Sanford has donned a new helmet and is setting out on bike patrol.

Here's the latest crime and safety news from around the Castro.

Here's the latest from our tipline, including reports of theft and mayhem, a mysterious barricade, and more.

Hoodline reached out to SFPD about the serial vandal back in January, but they have yet to respond.

It's a lighter-than-usual mix of crime reports from the Castro this time around.

Election Night captured the district's attention, but good news: crime is down.

While this month’s crime reports are light in quantity, they include a few unusual incidents.

A number of recent incidents—including a few on Thanksgiving Day—have neighbors worried about identity theft.

Multiple muggings and a shooting drew a larger-than-usual crowd to this month's Park Station community meeting.

The SFPD located the body of a deceased person inside the in-bound tunnel this afternoon, delaying trains into the evening.

The latest tips we've received from our readers via our tipline, email and Twitter.

Confused and intoxicated drivers may continue to attempt a dangerous journey through the Sunset Tunnel.

An eagled-eyed tipster noticed that 1 of 9 chairs is missing—so we investigated.

Semi-truck crashes into building on Market Street and erupts into a fireball.

The Sunset Tunnel closed out January with yet another car getting stuck and blocking N-Judah service.

Crime continues to decline in the district, but burglaries from occupied homes occur with some frequency.

The notorious intersection was without traffic lights—and assistance from any city agency—for more than nine hours yesterday.

Vehicle theft, burglaries and other forms of larceny top the list.

Several people have been robbed North Of the Panhandle, and one man was shot in front of his home on the edge of the park.

The station is preparing for next month’s 420 Day and the Summer of Love's 50th anniversary.

Officials evacuated trains last night after passengers reported seeing a person with a gun onboard.

Following a rainy, relatively quiet January, crime reports have risen to more typical levels for the Castro.

Robberies, assaults and vehicle crimes continue to increase north of the Panhandle.

It's the third time this month.

The SFMTA’s director of transportation calls the incident an “unacceptable internal communications failure.”

The past few weeks saw a shooting, two stabbings, theft and a vehicle damaged by a compost bin.

Here's a rundown of the tips we've received from Hoodline readers over the past week.

Here's what we're hearing from Hoodline readers on our text-a-tip line, at (415) 200-3233.

One more person has been injured at this high-injury intersection.

Crime is generally down, but the Haight Street-Alvord Lake area continues to attract violence, police say.

The latest Castro crime news also includes a man who was robbed while inside his car, and a vandal who defecated inside a car.

Although fewer incidents have been reported recently, police are investigating multiple assaults and a robbery from an occupied home.

Other notable crimes around the neighborhood include a car ride that ended in an armed robbery, and a knife-wielding robber.

Police are seeking 3 suspects who burst into a home in the early-morning hours and robbed 4 residents at gunpoint.

The Bay Area Reporter interviewed an eyewitness to the events leading up to the death of Bryan "Feather Lynn" Higgins.

Tomorrow Park Station will host a community meeting to discuss, among other issues, the recent crackdown on cyclist traffic violations.

Robberies and hot prowls join a child pornography arrest and suspicious package that resulted in a shelter in place order.

Also in this week's police blotter: a trash-can fire, a power outage, and a robbery at gunpoint.

Our latest update also features a phone-store robbery, a car theft/break-in, and a robbery at gunpoint.

Capt. John Sanford, Jr. encouraged residents who'd received KKK flyers to contact the station, even if no laws were broken.

A person of interest has apparently been identified, but it's unclear whether he's a suspect.

After a month of dry weather, El Niño returned with a vengeance this weekend, taking a lot of local trees with it.

A vigil will be held this afternoon for a man attacked and killed at Church and Duboce Sunday morning.

The San Francisco Police Department has released a video depicting a "person of interest" in last week's Feather Lynn/Bryan Higgins homicide.

National Night Out is heading to precincts around the city on Tuesday, August 4th.

Higgins was critically injured in an August 10th, 2014 beating near the intersection of Church and Duboce.

The meeting ran over three hours, but by the end of the discussion, Capt. Sanford announced that the crackdown was over.

Capt. Sanford gave an hour-long briefing on his strategies to combat crime and clear out homeless encampments.

Dirty needle concerns, burglaries, arson, and other updates from the past two weeks in Castro crime.

Police have reported a suspicious death inside a Sanchez Street residence near Duboce Park.

Catch up on recent crime and safety news, including assaults, robberies, a Muni attack, and someone "swinging" a knife in Dolores Park.

Approximately 100 people packed last night's meeting to share concerns over homeless encampments and Haight Street's sidewalk culture.

Park Station reports on community outreach, crime stats, a task force crackdown and a tech-forward communication tool.

Your recent Castro crime news, as well as safety resources for a wet winter ahead.

District crime stats, an update on quality-of-life issues, a report from an undercover officer, and an overview of investigative operations were all on the docket.

A female pedestrian sustained minor injuries after being struck by an N-Judah car at Duboce and Sanchez yesterday morning.

A crowbar assault, a port-a-potty set aflame, a literal pain in the buttocks, and more.

Other holiday crimes include an 81-year-old French tourist robbed and knocked to the ground, and gun-wielding thieves on bicycles.

It's not the first time a car has attempted to drive into the tunnel, but it may be the first time it's gotten all the way to the other side.

The meeting was civil, but frustrations flared over street lighting, homeless encampments and a lack of police presence.

The founders of the sex offender rehab center met with us to discuss their clients, treatment methods, risks of recidivism and more.

Tensions ran high at Monday's DTNA meeting, and many questions from the community were left unanswered.

"Dogs on leashes not held by owners will be seized or/and the owners will be cited," according to a tipster.

A violent attack by four men on Sanchez Street left one woman hospitalized with a serious concussion, while her husband has a broken leg.

The meeting focused largely on crime and traffic stats, but officers also discussed the recent operation that issued 25 citations to dog owners for various violations.

We've got an update on the couple violently attacked in Duboce Triangle last month, as well as other crimes around the neighborhood.

SFPD has called a town hall meeting to address Duboce Triangle residents' concerns about crime and safety.

A month has passed since the violent assault, and SFPD is now asking the public for help in identifying a suspect.

The broad-daylight incident on Duboce Avenue saw the car's driver, who'd left the key in the ignition, thrown to the ground while trying to stop a carjacker.

Reader Owais sends us this photo of an 18-wheeler stuck on the steep slope up towards Buena Vista Park today. As locals know well, this section of the hill is tough on large vehicles.

Recent retail crimes add to a mix of hot prowls, vehicle break-ins, and robberies.

Officials are gathering input about creating spaces where users could inject under supervision and without fear of arrest.

The meeting featured an update on recent crime stats, an overview of the 4/20 response plan, and a surprise visit from London Breed.

Crime has been relatively quiet, but SFPD is still ramping up precautions in Duboce Triangle with two new beat cops on foot patrol.

Your latest update on recent crime incidents from around the Castro.

Officials said public safety costs for the unofficial marijuana party were estimated to reach $110K this year.

A burglary, two robberies, and some key safety updates headline the latest crime blotter.

"One of the people who works at the farmers market was just hit by a car at the Noe/Market/16th Street intersection. He was taken away by paramedics," says tipster Stephanie T.

A possible hit-and-run ends in a crashed car at 435 Duboce this evening. @lowerhaight says it was a "multiple hit & run" with the driver suffering minor injuries and now in custody.

Rumors are circulating about the return of the poisoned meatballs, with one dog allegedly having died from ingesting them in Duboce.

Dog owners can breathe a sigh of relief: Animal Control has scouted Duboce Park and found no evidence of the poisoned meatballs that sickened and killed dogs around the city in 2013 and 2014.

A full house packed a Duboce Triangle meeting room to hear crime statistics, ask questions and receive presentations on public safety.

Multiple robberies, including a violent home invasion, occurred in the area in recent weeks.

Ofc. Christopher Kohrs has been charged with felony counts in connection with a 2015 hit-and-run.

A number of recent violent street robberies around the neighborhood have occurred at night.

Police are seeking photos/video that can help them ID suspects in a Twin Peaks murder on July 16.

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying multiple suspects in the Dolores Park shooting.

An unknown driver took out a palm tree and several potted plants.

Multiple armed robberies have taken place recently late at night in the area.

In January, SFMTA will begin working on permanent upgrades to improve safety at the intersection.

PG&E estimates service will be restored by 1:45pm.

Parties unknown have been absconding with ornamental plantings.

Separated by a few blocks, the incidents were reported at nearly the same time.

The city is spending $250,000 to install security cameras at Dolores Park.

Two armed suspects robbed a man over the weekend at the Twin Peaks overlook.

Tonight’s meeting will begin at 6pm at the Eureka Valley Rec Center.

Two moving cars exchanged gunfire near Duboce Triangle this morning just before 1am.

On December 21st, two armed robberies occurred nearly at the same time, separated by just a few blocks.

Witnesses at two separate incidents helped police arrest the suspects, including one who fled the crime scene in a cab.

The robbery/assault happened around 8:40pm near Church and Duboce.

A suspect disabled fire safety devices in his room before lighting a microwave on fire.

Police arrested the suspect at the scene.

Someone stole more than $5,000 in equipment in a late night break-in at Daddy's Barbershop.

SFPD's tactical team was reportedly engaged in a standoff in Cole Valley.

Police arrested four suspects who allegedly stabbed a man in Dolores Park during a fight.

Two vehicle fires were reported, along with one property fire that displaced eight residents.

The latest crime roundup also includes a store robbery and a laser gun robbery-turned-vehicular assault.

Drag performer Carnie Asada was robbed at gunpoint after leaving a bar this week.

The fire remains under investigation.

Convicted killer James Rickleffs picked up his victim from a Castro bar and robbed his house before killing him.

Police have arrested two women who allegedly committed a series of strong-arm robberies, two of them in the Castro.

Two women attacked a Muni driver after being called out for not paying their fares.

Burglars broke locks, stole lock box keys, and entered through unlocked doors.

Four suspects fled Orphan Andy's without paying, threatening the cashier with a knife.

The fire started in the residential unit above D&H Jewelers, Ixia and the forthcoming Stag & Manor.

The latest in neighborhood crime news also includes a man assaulted by two fradulent marijuana sellers.

Other notable incidents include a fire on Market Street and a random stabbing.

SFFD says the fire was reported in a parked car with smoke from inside.

A mix of crime news, along with ongoing neighborhood anger over Muni tracks that are hazardous to cyclists.

In one incident, two suspects posed as police officers and coaxed a victim out of his money.

The incident occurred just before noon; according to a witness, a construction crew ruptured a gas line.

The perp missed seeing the camera aimed at him, apparently. Please share if you know more.

On Aug. 30th, police arrested a suspect in the Aug. 15th incident. The suspect resisted arrest and is facing multiple charges.

In one incident, armed suspects punched and robbed a man before fleeing.

In one incident, a suspect on felony bail drew a gun during an altercation.

The damage to one restaurant was so severe that it's been forced to close for the past several days.

Plus a robbery by car, a collision with a stroller, and the arrest of five men in connection with a front-porch assault.

34-year-old Roscoe Bradley Holyoake attempted to kidnap a 2-year-old from his mother in Jane Warner Plaza.

The latest crime news includes several verbal arguments that escalated to physical attacks.

In one incident, a man was sitting in his parked car when another man entered it, attacked him and stole the car.

In one incident: two men met online and then in-person, and one refused to leave the other's residence, leading to a stabbing and a struggle.

In one incident, two men started a verbal fight with a group of four other men, who then attacked them and stole their phones.

An early morning argument sent a 39-year-old man to the hospital with two stab wounds, among other notable crime reports.

Incidents this month include numerous bookings for dealing and possession, several arsonists, and a robbery at gunpoint.

One of the restaurant's owners is in prison, and the other is facing accusations of wage theft.

A 14-year-old was assaulted and robbed by 5 assailants, among other notable incidents in this Castro crime roundup.

In one incident, suspects broke into a woman's car, stole her garage-door opener, then used it to open and rob her garage.

In one incident, a man was arrested for starting a fire in the doorway of a vacant building on Market near Church.

In one incident, a 28-year-old woman was punched by an older man, who stole her bicycle.

In one incident, a suspect was arrested after smashing windows at the former Unionmade store on Sanchez Street.

Restaurants and bars in the city are experiencing a rash of break-ins and vandalism under the shelter-in-place order.

No one was injured, but it's unclear how extensive the damage to the two businesses will be.