George Kelly

Nearly a week after San Francisco police reopened a 2023 case involving the death of a Chinese immigrant, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said the department would release video footage of the incident &#8220;after the investigation is complete and we’ve determined it will not interfere with the investigation or potential prosecution.&#8221;

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Nearly a week after San Francisco police reopened a 2023 case involving the death of a Chinese immigrant, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said the department would release video footage of the incident "after the investigation is complete and we’ve determined it will not interfere with the investigation or potential prosecution."

Nearly a week after San Francisco police reopened a 2023 case involving the death of a Chinese immigrant, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said the department would release video footage of the incident &#8220;after the investigation is complete and we’ve determined it will not interfere with the investigation or potential prosecution.&#8221;

Yanfang Wu, a 63-year-old woman, was pushed on a sidewalk in the Bayview neighborhood last July and later died from her injuries. The SFPD ruled the incident an accident, and no arrests were made.

Yanfang Wu, a 63-year-old woman, was pushed on a sidewalk in the Bayview neighborhood last July and later died from her injuries. The SFPD ruled the incident an accident, and no arrests were made.

However, the person who is said to have pushed Wu, 43-year-old Thea Hopkins,&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/08/thea-hopkins-san-francisco-bayview-attack-asian-female/">was arrested last week for allegedly violently assaulting a 71-year-old Chinese woman</a>. That triggered an outcry from a group of Asian American activists who demanded that law enforcement reexamine the July 2023 case and release footage of the pushing incident.

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However, the person who is said to have pushed Wu, 43-year-old Thea Hopkins,&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/08/thea-hopkins-san-francisco-bayview-attack-asian-female/">was arrested last week for allegedly violently assaulting a 71-year-old Chinese woman</a>. That triggered an outcry from a group of Asian American activists who demanded that law enforcement reexamine the July 2023 case and release footage of the pushing incident.

On Sunday, Mayor London Breed called for the release of the video on Facebook, following a meeting Saturday with community leaders from San Francisco&#8217;s Asian American and Pacific Islander community to commemorate the 2021 <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/us/shooting-atlanta-acworth">Atlanta spa shootings</a>, in which six women of Asian descent died.

On Sunday, Mayor London Breed called for the release of the video on Facebook, following a meeting Saturday with community leaders from San Francisco's Asian American and Pacific Islander community to commemorate the 2021 <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/us/shooting-atlanta-acworth">Atlanta spa shootings</a>, in which six women of Asian descent died.

On Sunday, Mayor London Breed called for the release of the video on Facebook, following a meeting Saturday with community leaders from San Francisco&#8217;s Asian American and Pacific Islander community to commemorate the 2021 <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/us/shooting-atlanta-acworth">Atlanta spa shootings</a>, in which six women of Asian descent died.

&#8220;Right now law enforcement is investigating and we can’t compromise that criminal investigation or prosecution in any way,&#8221; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorlondonbreed">Breed wrote</a>. &#8220;Once it’s determined releasing the video won’t do that, it should be released.&#8221;

"Right now law enforcement is investigating and we can’t compromise that criminal investigation or prosecution in any way," <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorlondonbreed">Breed wrote</a>. "Once it’s determined releasing the video won’t do that, it should be released."

&#8220;Right now law enforcement is investigating and we can’t compromise that criminal investigation or prosecution in any way,&#8221; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorlondonbreed">Breed wrote</a>. &#8220;Once it’s determined releasing the video won’t do that, it should be released.&#8221;

In posts to X on Sunday, Scott <a href="https://twitter.com/sfpdchief/status/1769459755897294851">called the death</a> of Yanfang Wu a tragedy and echoed the mayor&#8217;s position that the department takes cases involving violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community &#8220;very seriously.&#8221;

In posts to X on Sunday, Scott <a href="https://twitter.com/sfpdchief/status/1769459755897294851">called the death</a> of Yanfang Wu a tragedy and echoed the mayor's position that the department takes cases involving violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community "very seriously."

In posts to X on Sunday, Scott <a href="https://twitter.com/sfpdchief/status/1769459755897294851">called the death</a> of Yanfang Wu a tragedy and echoed the mayor&#8217;s position that the department takes cases involving violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community &#8220;very seriously.&#8221;

&#8220;Our investigators are working diligently on the case which is an open and active investigation,&#8221; Scott wrote. &#8220;In all cases, we look for evidence of motivation—including possible hate crimes.&#8221;

"Our investigators are working diligently on the case which is an open and active investigation," Scott wrote. "In all cases, we look for evidence of motivation—including possible hate crimes."

&#8220;Our investigators are working diligently on the case which is an open and active investigation,&#8221; Scott wrote. &#8220;In all cases, we look for evidence of motivation—including possible hate crimes.&#8221;

The chief added that the SFPD will release video of the incident after the investigation is complete, as requested by the mayor, once it was certain not to interfere with the probe or prosecution.

The chief added that the SFPD will release video of the incident after the investigation is complete, as requested by the mayor, once it was certain not to interfere with the probe or prosecution.

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In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorlondonbreed/posts/pfbid0Ng1FJCLDYs1n1zdNuWozVA6WsaEnaNcYByWZCs1zie26oFmPCbX9gPU3uyh3BT4Vl">separate statement</a> posted Sunday to Facebook, Breed acknowledged community calls for transparency surrounding Wu&#8217;s death during the anniversary event.

In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorlondonbreed/posts/pfbid0Ng1FJCLDYs1n1zdNuWozVA6WsaEnaNcYByWZCs1zie26oFmPCbX9gPU3uyh3BT4Vl">separate statement</a> posted Sunday to Facebook, Breed acknowledged community calls for transparency surrounding Wu's death during the anniversary event.

In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorlondonbreed/posts/pfbid0Ng1FJCLDYs1n1zdNuWozVA6WsaEnaNcYByWZCs1zie26oFmPCbX9gPU3uyh3BT4Vl">separate statement</a> posted Sunday to Facebook, Breed acknowledged community calls for transparency surrounding Wu&#8217;s death during the anniversary event.

&#8220;I believe in transparency and stand with the API community for justice for all victims and survivors of hate incidents,&#8221; Breed said after attending a gathering Saturday marking the third anniversary of the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/03/16/atlanta-spa-shootings-asian-american-women-sf-rally-on-national-day-of-remembrance/">Atlanta spa shootings</a>. &#8220;As soon as possible, I want the video released.&#8221;

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"I believe in transparency and stand with the API community for justice for all victims and survivors of hate incidents," Breed said after attending a gathering Saturday marking the third anniversary of the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/03/16/atlanta-spa-shootings-asian-american-women-sf-rally-on-national-day-of-remembrance/">Atlanta spa shootings</a>. "As soon as possible, I want the video released."

&#8220;I believe in transparency and stand with the API community for justice for all victims and survivors of hate incidents,&#8221; Breed said after attending a gathering Saturday marking the third anniversary of the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/03/16/atlanta-spa-shootings-asian-american-women-sf-rally-on-national-day-of-remembrance/">Atlanta spa shootings</a>. &#8220;As soon as possible, I want the video released.&#8221;

However, she added that law enforcement must first notify Wu&#8217;s surviving family members before any public release to avoid retraumatizing them.

However, she added that law enforcement must first notify Wu's surviving family members before any public release to avoid retraumatizing them.

However, she added that law enforcement must first notify Wu&#8217;s surviving family members before any public release to avoid retraumatizing them.

Wu’s husband, Rongan Liang, decided to&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/31/yanfang-wu-husband-return-china-wife-death-bayview/">move back to China</a>&nbsp;after his wife’s death. A Community Youth Center staffer has been helping Liang since the incident and said Liang is currently still in China. The center will also inform him of the new developments in the case.

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Wu’s husband, Rongan Liang, decided to&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/31/yanfang-wu-husband-return-china-wife-death-bayview/">move back to China</a>&nbsp;after his wife’s death. A Community Youth Center staffer has been helping Liang since the incident and said Liang is currently still in China. The center will also inform him of the new developments in the case.

San Francisco police chief to release video of 63-year-old Asian woman’s death

Michael Barba

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is opting out of the competition to replace the outgoing top cop of Los Angeles before the contest even begins.

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is opting out of the competition to replace the outgoing top cop of Los Angeles before the contest even begins.

Last Friday, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore announced he would <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-12/lapd-chief-michel-moore-to-leave-end-of-february">step down at the end of February</a>. If Scott had chosen to seek the job and succeeded in his bid, the move could have had serious political and public safety ramifications for San Francisco.

Last Friday, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore announced he would <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-12/lapd-chief-michel-moore-to-leave-end-of-february">step down at the end of February</a>. If Scott had chosen to seek the job and succeeded in his bid, the move could have had serious political and public safety ramifications for San Francisco.

But Scott put an end to any speculation about his potential candidacy Tuesday, telling The Standard in a statement that he would not throw his hat into the ring.

But Scott put an end to any speculation about his potential candidacy Tuesday, telling The Standard in a statement that he would not throw his hat into the ring.

&#8220;I am not interested in any other job,” Scott said. “I have important work to complete here in San Francisco that includes continuing and sustaining our reform efforts, addressing crime, helping our city recover economically, and rebuilding our police force to ensure we have the staff to meet all the city&#8217;s challenges for years to come.&#8221;

"I am not interested in any other job,” Scott said. “I have important work to complete here in San Francisco that includes continuing and sustaining our reform efforts, addressing crime, helping our city recover economically, and rebuilding our police force to ensure we have the staff to meet all the city's challenges for years to come."

&#8220;I am not interested in any other job,” Scott said. “I have important work to complete here in San Francisco that includes continuing and sustaining our reform efforts, addressing crime, helping our city recover economically, and rebuilding our police force to ensure we have the staff to meet all the city&#8217;s challenges for years to come.&#8221;

Scott was a logical contender for the job. He served for 27 years with the Los Angeles Police Department and has tried to return to Southern California before. Less than two years after former Mayor Ed Lee hired him in San Francisco in January 2017, he was a finalist for the Los Angeles job <a href="https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/San-Francisco-Police-Chief-Bill-Scott-passed-over-12966981.php">but lost</a> to Moore.

Scott was a logical contender for the job. He served for 27 years with the Los Angeles Police Department and has tried to return to Southern California before. Less than two years after former Mayor Ed Lee hired him in San Francisco in January 2017, he was a finalist for the Los Angeles job <a href="https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/San-Francisco-Police-Chief-Bill-Scott-passed-over-12966981.php">but lost</a> to Moore.

With seven years behind him this month, Scott is the longest-serving San Francisco police chief since Thomas J. Cahill, who served under three mayors from 1958 until 1970.

With seven years behind him this month, Scott is the longest-serving San Francisco police chief since Thomas J. Cahill, who served under three mayors from 1958 until 1970.

Scott’s departure from San Francisco would have put Breed and her political adversaries on the Police Commission in the awkward position of having to work together to choose his successor at a time when the mayor has waged war against the oversight body.

Scott’s departure from San Francisco would have put Breed and her political adversaries on the Police Commission in the awkward position of having to work together to choose his successor at a time when the mayor has waged war against the oversight body.

If Breed wants to hire a police chief, the city charter says she must select one from a pool of at least three candidates chosen by the Police Commission. The commission would be required to make additional nominations if the first round of applicants were rejected by the mayor.

If Breed wants to hire a police chief, the city charter says she must select one from a pool of at least three candidates chosen by the Police Commission. The commission would be required to make additional nominations if the first round of applicants were rejected by the mayor.

That system could have caused problems for the mayor, given that she is currently asking voters to approve Proposition E in an effort to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/27/san-francisco-mayor-breed-march-2024-ballot-measure-explainer/">throttle the policy-making powers of the Police Commission</a> and give officers <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/05/san-francisco-mayor-police-drones/">the tools that she says they need</a> to do their jobs better.

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That system could have caused problems for the mayor, given that she is currently asking voters to approve Proposition E in an effort to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/27/san-francisco-mayor-breed-march-2024-ballot-measure-explainer/">throttle the policy-making powers of the Police Commission</a> and give officers <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/05/san-francisco-mayor-police-drones/">the tools that she says they need</a> to do their jobs better.

Scott was hired to reform the San Francisco Police Department in January 2017, following a series of police shootings and a racist text-messaging scandal. His department has since <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/police-reform/cri-current-status">completed 90% of the 272 recommendations for reform</a> laid out by the U.S. Department of Justice in October 2016 and has <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/published-reports/officer-involved-shootings-ois-datahttps://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/published-reports/officer-involved-shootings-ois-data">reduced</a> police shootings.

Scott was hired to reform the San Francisco Police Department in January 2017, following a series of police shootings and a racist text-messaging scandal. His department has since <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/police-reform/cri-current-status">completed 90% of the 272 recommendations for reform</a> laid out by the U.S. Department of Justice in October 2016 and has <a href="https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/published-reports/officer-involved-shootings-ois-datahttps://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/published-reports/officer-involved-shootings-ois-data">reduced</a> police shootings.

At the same time, Scott has been confronted by the exploding fentanyl crisis and declines in police staffing seen in cities around the nation. Property crimes such as car break-ins, which plagued San Francisco before his tenure, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/28/crime-rate-san-francisco-2023-property-crime-car-thefts/">remain a problem despite improvements</a>. He has also faced low morale among the rank-and-file and <a href="https://sfpoa.org/node/1222">calls for his ouster</a> by the police union.

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At the same time, Scott has been confronted by the exploding fentanyl crisis and declines in police staffing seen in cities around the nation. Property crimes such as car break-ins, which plagued San Francisco before his tenure, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/28/crime-rate-san-francisco-2023-property-crime-car-thefts/">remain a problem despite improvements</a>. He has also faced low morale among the rank-and-file and <a href="https://sfpoa.org/node/1222">calls for his ouster</a> by the police union.

Jeff Cretan, a spokesperson for Breed, said the mayor “remains focused on working with Chief Scott to continue to bring down crime rates and increase police staffing, both areas where we are making progress.”

Jeff Cretan, a spokesperson for Breed, said the mayor “remains focused on working with Chief Scott to continue to bring down crime rates and increase police staffing, both areas where we are making progress.”

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Jonah Owen Lamb

Han Li

A private security guard allegedly shot and killed a 24-year-old man at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens on Thursday evening, police said.

A private security guard allegedly shot and killed a 24-year-old man at a Downtown San Francisco Walgreens on Thursday evening, police said.

Police confirmed security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday.

Police confirmed security guard Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday.

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said in an exclusive interview with The Standard that the shooting followed an alleged shoplifting incident that took a deadly turn.

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said in an exclusive interview with The Standard that the shooting followed an alleged shoplifting incident that took a deadly turn.

Scott said investigators arrested the security guard for murder because of the way he allegedly used his weapon.

Scott said investigators arrested the security guard for murder because of the way he allegedly used his weapon.

&#8220;You have to use force appropriately within the law,&#8221; Scott said.

"You have to use force appropriately within the law," Scott said.

&#8220;You have to use force appropriately within the law,&#8221; Scott said.

The victim was identified as Chynna Brown of San Francisco by the Chief Medical Examiner&#8217;s Office. Police said Brown was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

The victim was identified as Chynna Brown of San Francisco by the Chief Medical Examiner's Office. Police said Brown was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

The victim was identified as Chynna Brown of San Francisco by the Chief Medical Examiner&#8217;s Office. Police said Brown was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

Deputy Public Defender Adam Lipson represented Brown, a transgender man, in 2019, he said. &#8220;He grew up in San Francisco, in Bayview. He was raised by his grandmother, who had recently died,&#8221; Lipson said.

Deputy Public Defender Adam Lipson represented Brown, a transgender man, in 2019, he said. "He grew up in San Francisco, in Bayview. He was raised by his grandmother, who had recently died," Lipson said.

Deputy Public Defender Adam Lipson represented Brown, a transgender man, in 2019, he said. &#8220;He grew up in San Francisco, in Bayview. He was raised by his grandmother, who had recently died,&#8221; Lipson said.

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The Standard contacted Kingdom Group Protective Services Private Security, which was providing security services for the Walgreens at 825 Market St. on Friday morning. A representative for the firm said they could not speak about open investigations or personnel matters.

The Standard contacted Kingdom Group Protective Services Private Security, which was providing security services for the Walgreens at 825 Market St. on Friday morning. A representative for the firm said they could not speak about open investigations or personnel matters.

Anthony was charged with commercial burglary of a Pleasant Hill Target store in 2014 and petty theft, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney&#8217;s Office. Court records say those charges were dismissed in December 2018.

Anthony was charged with commercial burglary of a Pleasant Hill Target store in 2014 and petty theft, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Court records say those charges were dismissed in December 2018.

Anthony was charged with commercial burglary of a Pleasant Hill Target store in 2014 and petty theft, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney&#8217;s Office. Court records say those charges were dismissed in December 2018.

&#8220;We are thinking of the victim and their family during this difficult time,&#8221; a Walgreens spokesperson said. &#8220;The safety of our patients, customers and team members is our top priority, and violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our stores. We take this matter seriously and are cooperating with local authorities.&#8221;

"We are thinking of the victim and their family during this difficult time," a Walgreens spokesperson said. "The safety of our patients, customers and team members is our top priority, and violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our stores. We take this matter seriously and are cooperating with local authorities."

&#8220;We are thinking of the victim and their family during this difficult time,&#8221; a Walgreens spokesperson said. &#8220;The safety of our patients, customers and team members is our top priority, and violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our stores. We take this matter seriously and are cooperating with local authorities.&#8221;

The line at the 825 Market St. Walgreens store on Friday morning, April 28, 2023. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

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The Walgreens store was open Friday morning. Staff present at the time declined to comment.

The Walgreens store was open Friday morning. Staff present at the time declined to comment.

Shayari Saha, who works at a Verizon store close to where the shooting happened, said she was unsurprised it happened at Walgreens.

Shayari Saha, who works at a Verizon store close to where the shooting happened, said she was unsurprised it happened at Walgreens.

&#8220;Crazy stuff happens at this Walgreens all the time,&#8221; Saha told The Standard on Friday morning. &#8220;It felt safer before Covid when there were more tourists around.&#8221;

"Crazy stuff happens at this Walgreens all the time," Saha told The Standard on Friday morning. "It felt safer before Covid when there were more tourists around."

&#8220;Crazy stuff happens at this Walgreens all the time,&#8221; Saha told The Standard on Friday morning. &#8220;It felt safer before Covid when there were more tourists around.&#8221;

Together with the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/north-beach-shooting-arrest-made-victim-named-in-alleged-robbery-attempt/">shooting death of 23-year-old Isaiah Thomas</a>&nbsp;during an alleged botched robbery attempt on Sunday night in North Beach, Brown’s killing would raise the total number of homicides this year in San Francisco to 15, according to the SFPD.

Together with the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/north-beach-shooting-arrest-made-victim-named-in-alleged-robbery-attempt/">shooting death of 23-year-old Isaiah Thomas</a>&nbsp;during an alleged botched robbery attempt on Sunday night in North Beach, Brown’s killing would raise the total number of homicides this year in San Francisco to 15, according to the SFPD.

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A group of masked San Francisco Walgreens shoplifting suspects, who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/13/san-francisco-thieves-walgreens-wagon-cops-waiting/">brought a wagon</a> with them to a raid on the store, also had a baby with them, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.

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A group of masked San Francisco Walgreens shoplifting suspects, who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/13/san-francisco-thieves-walgreens-wagon-cops-waiting/">brought a wagon</a> with them to a raid on the store, also had a baby with them, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.

Police arrested six out of eight suspects during a retail theft &#8220;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">blitz operation</a>&#8221; at the Geneva Avenue Walgreens on Oct. 11.

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Police arrested six out of eight suspects during a retail theft "<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">blitz operation</a>" at the Geneva Avenue Walgreens on Oct. 11.

Police arrested six out of eight suspects during a retail theft &#8220;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">blitz operation</a>&#8221; at the Geneva Avenue Walgreens on Oct. 11.

The group began filling bags and the wagon with merchandise before officers conducting an organized retail theft operation swooped in on them.

The group began filling bags and the wagon with merchandise before officers conducting an organized retail theft operation swooped in on them.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins charged five suspects on Oct. 13 with several theft-related charges, including attempted grand theft. Four of the suspects were released with ankle monitoring tags and one remains in custody.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins charged five suspects on Oct. 13 with several theft-related charges, including attempted grand theft. Four of the suspects were released with ankle monitoring tags and one remains in custody.

Scott mentioned the baby during his report to the Police Commission late Wednesday.

Scott mentioned the baby during his report to the Police Commission late Wednesday.

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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, left, listens while San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott, right, speaks during the town hall, in San Francisco on Thursday, August 3, 2023. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office held the town hall at the St. Anthony Foundation to address public safety in the Tenderloin.

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“There was also a baby with this group of suspects, and that infant was released to the Alameda County Child Protective Services,” Scott said.

“There was also a baby with this group of suspects, and that infant was released to the Alameda County Child Protective Services,” Scott said.

The Alameda County Department of Social Services declined to provide more information about the parents, citing confidentiality laws for cases involving children.

The Alameda County Department of Social Services declined to provide more information about the parents, citing confidentiality laws for cases involving children.

San Francisco police declined to provide further details about the case.

San Francisco police declined to provide further details about the case.

Organized retail thefts in San Francisco have been front of mind for the police department, which launched&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">so-called &#8220;blitz operations&#8221; to combat the rampant crime in early October</a>.

Organized retail thefts in San Francisco have been front of mind for the police department, which launched&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">so-called "blitz operations" to combat the rampant crime in early October</a>.

Organized retail thefts in San Francisco have been front of mind for the police department, which launched&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">so-called &#8220;blitz operations&#8221; to combat the rampant crime in early October</a>.

Five Walgreens stores closed in San Francisco in 2021 and two in Downtown&nbsp;shuttered in February 2022. Walgreens currently operates about 40 stores in San Francisco.

Five Walgreens stores closed in San Francisco in 2021 and two in Downtown&nbsp;shuttered in February 2022. Walgreens currently operates about 40 stores in San Francisco.

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San Francisco thieves are raiding residential homes for expensive jewelry, clothes and large amounts of cash, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/chief-paying-cops-six-figure-salaries-for-clerical-work-isnt-a-waste/">Police Chief Bill Scott</a> told the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/sf-police-rethink-cold-case-rewards-after-paying-0-in-a-decade/">Police Commission</a> Wednesday.

San Francisco thieves are raiding residential homes for expensive jewelry, clothes and large amounts of cash, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/chief-paying-cops-six-figure-salaries-for-clerical-work-isnt-a-waste/">Police Chief Bill Scott</a> told the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/sf-police-rethink-cold-case-rewards-after-paying-0-in-a-decade/">Police Commission</a> Wednesday.

During his report, Scott described two residential burglaries each totaling over $100,000 in losses.

During his report, Scott described two residential burglaries each totaling over $100,000 in losses.

&#8220;The trend being high-end, high-value merchandise is apparently being sought after,&#8221; Scott said.

"The trend being high-end, high-value merchandise is apparently being sought after," Scott said.

&#8220;The trend being high-end, high-value merchandise is apparently being sought after,&#8221; Scott said.

During a burglary on the 400 block of Gaven Street in the Portola, three people in ski masks repeatedly went in and out of the residence of an elderly couple, nabbing over $100,000 of jewelry and a &#8220;large amount&#8221; of cash before escaping in a black SUV, driven by a fourth suspect.

During a burglary on the 400 block of Gaven Street in the Portola, three people in ski masks repeatedly went in and out of the residence of an elderly couple, nabbing over $100,000 of jewelry and a "large amount" of cash before escaping in a black SUV, driven by a fourth suspect.

During a burglary on the 400 block of Gaven Street in the Portola, three people in ski masks repeatedly went in and out of the residence of an elderly couple, nabbing over $100,000 of jewelry and a &#8220;large amount&#8221; of cash before escaping in a black SUV, driven by a fourth suspect.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-19-at-11.52.43-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-115512"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The 400 block of Gaven Street | Courtesy Google Street View</figcaption></figure>

Police were alerted to the burglary when a witness called 911. No one was in the home at the time of the incident, Scott said.

Police were alerted to the burglary when a witness called 911. No one was in the home at the time of the incident, Scott said.

&#8220;This was a residence of an elderly couple, and this is a trend also that&#8217;s disturbing that we want to get a handle on,&#8221; he added.

"This was a residence of an elderly couple, and this is a trend also that's disturbing that we want to get a handle on," he added.

&#8220;This was a residence of an elderly couple, and this is a trend also that&#8217;s disturbing that we want to get a handle on,&#8221; he added.

Another burglary took place on the 1400 block of 24th Avenue in the Taraval, where a resident returned home to find their front metal gate forced open, and more than $100,000 in cash, high-end clothing and accessories stolen.

Another burglary took place on the 1400 block of 24th Avenue in the Taraval, where a resident returned home to find their front metal gate forced open, and more than $100,000 in cash, high-end clothing and accessories stolen.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-19-at-11.59.26-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-115519"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The 1400 block of 24th Avenue | Courtesy Google Street View</figcaption></figure>

&#8220;There was a large amount of cash—high-end clothing and accessories were taken—valuing over $100,000,&#8221; Scott said.

"There was a large amount of cash—high-end clothing and accessories were taken—valuing over $100,000," Scott said.

&#8220;There was a large amount of cash—high-end clothing and accessories were taken—valuing over $100,000,&#8221; Scott said.

The victim had left home around 9:45 a.m. the day of the incident and returned later that afternoon at 3:05 p.m.

The victim had left home around 9:45 a.m. the day of the incident and returned later that afternoon at 3:05 p.m.

A witness reported hearing a loud banging at the residence around noon and saw a car parked on the sidewalk, Scott said.

A witness reported hearing a loud banging at the residence around noon and saw a car parked on the sidewalk, Scott said.

Scott said both incidents are still under investigation. Video of the Taraval incident is being reviewed by police.

Scott said both incidents are still under investigation. Video of the Taraval incident is being reviewed by police.

Scott did not provide dates for either incident during his report, and further information about both burglaries has been requested from San Francisco Police Department by The Standard.

Scott did not provide dates for either incident during his report, and further information about both burglaries has been requested from San Francisco Police Department by The Standard.

This new city trend of thieves going after high-end jewelry and clothing comes after Palo Alto police identified an increase of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/string-of-dinnertime-burglaries-has-palo-alto-homes-on-alert-as-jewels-safes-go-missing/">jewelry and safe</a> burglaries from empty homes between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. from October 2022.

This new city trend of thieves going after high-end jewelry and clothing comes after Palo Alto police identified an increase of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/string-of-dinnertime-burglaries-has-palo-alto-homes-on-alert-as-jewels-safes-go-missing/">jewelry and safe</a> burglaries from empty homes between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. from October 2022.

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