A victim reported via phone that a male suspect snatched her iPhone from her hand while on the train and then fled from the station. The suspect was described as a black male in his 20's, wearing a blue vest. The victim refused to off-board until she reached El Cerrito Plaza Station. Officers checked 24th Street Station, but found no one matching the suspect's description in the area. When the victim reached El Cerrito Plaza, she made a report, but could provide no further suspect information.
A victim reported a man had taken his wallet from his rear pants pocket as they were on the escalator going from the platform to the concourse level. The victim took the property back from the suspect, who fled the station before the police arrived. There were no injuries. Video hotline notified.
The victim reported the theft of his red Marin Larkspur 19 Speed bicycle which was parked at the station from 1710 hours on 12-15-21 and 1215 hours, today. The victim said the bike was valued at $350. He could not provide the serial number.
A victim reported his $70.00 blue 21 speed bicycle was stolen was it cabled locked at the station between 0900-2015 hours.
An adult female reported the theft of her black Schwinn 21 speed, mens’ bicycle to a BART Officer. The bike was locked with a cable to the racks at 24th St. Station about 0840 hours. About 1845 hours, the victim returned and the bike was missing along with the cable and lock. A request for video evidence was made. 1212-0453 L21.
An officer observed a male suspect jump over the fare gates to fare evade out of the 24th Street Station. The male was detained and a records/warrant check showed the male had a $10,000 warrant issued by San Bruno PD for theft. The male was placed under arrest on the warrant and cited for the fare evasion. A sergeant responded to approve the arrest and debrief the male. The male was booked into the San Francisco City Jail.
A patron reported that a male suspect had snatched her iphone out of her hands while on board a train as it pulled into the station. The suspect escaped through the station in an unknown direction. The suspect was described as a BM, mid 20’s,wearing a black sweater. An area search was conducted by officers, with negative results.
A victim reported a $100.00 seat was stolen from his Bianchi bicycle while it was at the station between 0900-1600 hours.
A victim boarded a Richmond bound train at Balboa Park at 1250 hours. When the train arrived at 24th Street Station, a Black male grabbed her I-phone from her hands, and fled out of the train car before the doors closed. The victim said the suspect was a Black male less than 20 years, 6'00, thin build, short hair, and wearing a green windbreaker and dark jeans. The victim did not know the number of the train car she was aboard. The victim reported her loss as a black I-Phone 4, no serial numbers are available and the phone did not have tracking software installed. Value was estimated at $200.00. Officers are investigating this case and video from the station has been requested.
A patron report that his bike was stolen from the 24th street Station on 9/7/12 between 09:00 and 20:00. The bike was described as a Gary Fisher mountain bike and it had been secured at the bike racks in the paid area of the station with a cable and padlock.
The station agent called to report a male sleeping on the platform. Officers responded and made contact with the male. A records check revealed a no bail warrant for indecent exposure and two small infraction warrants. The male was booked into the San Francisco County Jail for the warrants.
An Officer saw a female that he knew had a prohibition order excluding her from using BART. The female was also in the transit system without a ticket. The female was clear of warrants and Dispatch confirmed the prohibition order was valid. The female was issued a citation for fare evasion and for violation of the prohibition order. She signed both citations and was released.
Officers responded to the station on a report of a man panhandling near the ticket machines. When the officers contacted the person, he began running from the officers and a short pursuit ensued. After a brief struggle, the person was placed into custody for resisting arrest. The person was booked into San Francisco jail after receiving medical clearance from complaining of injuries he received after falling down while running from the officers.
A victim reported while on a Daly City bound train a male grabbed her iPhone 4, valued at $700, from her hand and ran from the train. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.
A victim boarded video car # 2546 at the Montgomery station. She was sitting by the doors when a Black male (5-10, tin, long dreads) snatched the phone from her and fled the train at the Civic Center Station. Loss was an I-Phone 4, valued at $500.00.
A female patron was robbed of her iPhone 4s while sitting on a train that was on the platform with the doors open. The suspect (BM, 20's, 5'11, 160, wearing a black North face jacket, dark blue jeans)who was standing on the platform reached into the train, slapped the female on the face, and took her cell phone from her hands. The suspect then fled out of the station. The victim did not sustain any injury as a result of being hit. An area search was conducted, with negative results.
A male was reportedly exposing himself in the station. Officers responded and determined that the male was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. The male was booked into the San Francisco County Jail for Public Intoxication.
A victim reported that her iPhone was removed from her backpack. She believes this occurred while on the escalator to the platform when a male forced his way past her. At the time she believes he was trying to get into her backpack.
A BART Officer contacted an adult male victim at the 24th St. Station agent’s booth. The victim reported being sprayed in the face with pepper spray from an adult male suspect, (WMA, 45 years old, wearing a black T-shirt). The victim said he was on a Richmond bound train stopped at the station when the suspect assaulted him, and snatched his I-phone from his hand. The suspect was last seen by witnesses running up the escalator to the plaza. The suspect was not located. The victim received treatment at the station for the exposure to pepper spray but refused medical. The video hotline was notified for possible video evidence.
A patron reported their iPhone 4 was snatched from their hand while they were seated on a Pittsburg bound train. The suspect, who was described only as a black male with a dark complexion, reached across the victim's lap and grabbed the phone. He then fled on foot to the street in an unknown direction. The victim did not get a good look at the suspect and would not be able to recognize him. The victim was not injured.
Two victims had their iPhones grabbed by two suspects as the train pulled into the station. One of the suspects was able to grab the phone from one victim and run off of the train. As the other suspect grabbed his victim's phone, the victim tried to hang onto the phone and the suspect sprayed an unknown aerosol in the victim's face. The second suspect was also able to flee the area. Two other male suspects, who were standing by, ran off of the train with the two who had taken the phones. All four suspects were described as Black males, 20-30 years. One was wearing a green windbreaker and the other three were in dark clothing. Train can and station video is being requested. Officers are in the process of determining if the phones can be tracked. The victim sprayed with the unknown substance, was transported for medical treatment.
A patron reported that his iPhone was snatched from his hand while he was aboard the train. The victim could only describe the suspect as wearing a black hoodie and black jeans. Train car and station video has been requested. The phone was not able to be tracked.
A patron reported the theft of his dark blue Trek 7200, 18-speed bicycle. He locked it to the fence in the east plaza (street level) with a cable lock at 1005 hours. When he returned at 1150 hours, the bike and lock were gone.
A patron reported the theft of their white iPhone 4s with a white and blue case which occurred on 6/17/12. The victim placed their phone on a bench as they were looking at a schedule. When he returned to the bench, his phone was gone. The victim was able to provide a serial number for the phone which was entered into APS.
A woman reported that a male suspect took her purse in the plaza near the elevator. When she tried to take it back, the suspect struck the right side of her head with his palm, then fled on foot towards 25th St. Officers responded and conducted an unsuccessful area search for the suspect. (suspect description: B-M, 30’s, tall, thin, grey zip-up hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans).