Arson, Possession of an Incendiary Device with the Intent to Set Fire to a Structure or Forest Land, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Sutro Heights Park, 800 Block of Point Lobos Avenue, May 26, 1:30 a.m.

Due to an uptick of arson incidents in the Richmond District, San Francisco

Police officers working in plainclothes were conducting targeted patrols. At approximately 1:30 a.m. at La Playa Avenue and Balboa Street, they observed a male igniting objects while walking in the park. Officers continued to observe the subject while surrounding the area to prevent escape. Officers later observed a large fire. They canvassed the area, located the subject and placed him under arrest.

The San Francisco Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the brush fire. No structures were damaged.

The subject was booked into San Francisco County Jail.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision: 31st Avenue and Clement Street, May 24, 6:14 p.m.

Richmond Station officers responded to 31st Avenue and Clement Street regarding a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult female and her 5-year-old child who was struck by a vehicle while riding a push bike. The child was injured due to the collision and was transported to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. The driver involved in the collision fled the scene in the vehicle without providing aid or their information. The lead investigative unit, the SFPD Traffic Collision Unit (TCIU), through the course of their investigation identified the suspect and the vehicle.

Investigators developed a probable cause to obtain arrest and search warrants for the suspect driver and the vehicle. On June 1, at approximately 6 p.m., TCIU investigators located the suspect on the unit block of Serramonte Center, Daly City.

The suspect was placed into custody and transported to San Francisco County Jail where he was booked.

Theft/Shoplifting: 300 Block of 32nd Avenue, June 10, 1:29 p.m.

Due to numerous reported thefts at a store on 32nd Avenue, SFPD officers, with the Organized Retail Crime Unit, conducted a shoplifting abatement operation. An asset protection manager advised that this particular store had been a target for theft by both individuals and large groups. The store manager stated they wished to prosecute any individuals caught stealing regardless of the value of items stolen. This operation was conducted by both plainclothes and uniformed SFPD Officers.

At approximately 2 p.m., The asset protection manager observed an individual entering the store via surveillance cameras. The subject was surveilled for approximately 26 minutes. During that time the subject walked through several aisles, selecting and concealing merchandise. The suspect was observed selecting several items and placing them in his backpack. Plainclothes officers observed the subject walking up and down several aisles.

The plainclothes officer then walked outside the store and met with uniformed officers. The suspect was seen walking past all manned registers prior to leaving without attempting to pay for any items. The suspect exited the store and was detained and handcuffed by the uniformed officers. The suspect was informed that he was being placed under arrest. Officers observed the suspect’s backpack had a hole cut out from the back making it possible to easily conceal items into the backpack without opening the bag. The merchandise stolen totaled $445. A records check of the subject revealed he had several arrests in multiple states, with at least two convictions for theft in Florida.

The subject was booked.