Operation “Blitz” Leads to 18 More Arrests in Latest Shoplifting Spree in San Francisco
The San Francisco Police Department Burglary Unit and Field Operations Bureau concentrated their efforts in the area of Mission Street and Winston Drive due to the high number of incidents in the area. During this blitz, 18 individuals were arrested, 3 were booked into the San Francisco County Jail.
- Tyrone Ward, 49-year-old male, from San Francisco, arrested and booked for a San Mateo warrant with $1,000 bail
- Joshua Reardon, 45-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Mounir Pacha, 33-year-old male, cited for petty theft
- 13-year-old boy, cited for petty theft
- Alexander Gurunlian, 32-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Jordan Priestly, 21-year-old female, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Rosohn Brooks Jr., 23-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Steve Mitchell, 50-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Loretta Tennis, 48-year-old, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Delayja Holyfield, 19-year-old female, from Castro Valley, arrested and booked for an Alameda County Warrant, $20,000 bail
- Jakeem Green, 21-year-old male, from San Francisco, arrested and booked for grand theft, organized retail theft and conspiracy
- Nia Hunter, 21-year-old female, from Concord, cited for petty theft
- Melissa Rodriguez, 21-year-old female, from Daly City, cited for petty theft, possession of burglary tools
- Jason Lopez-Kidd, 24-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty theft
- Alaa Saleh, 38-year-old male, from San Lorenzo, cited for petty theft
- Axel Contreras-Quintero, 22-year-old male, from San Francisco, arrested and booked for petty theft and conspiracy
- Desiree Andrade-Molina, 34-year-old female, arrested and booked for petty theft and conspiracy
- Monica Cobbins, 56-year-old female, arrested and booked for petty theft, resisting arrest, violating court order
The goods stolen were returned to their respective retailers. The San Francisco Police Department will continue to conduct these operations in hopes of reducing the number of thefts that have ravaged the area.
News Articles:
- Kron4 – 18 more suspects arrested in latest SF shoplifting ‘Blitz’ operation
- Hoodline – San Francisco Police Nab 18 in Shoplifting Sting Operation on Mission Street and Winston Drive
- CBS News Bay Area – San Francisco police arrest 18 in shoplifting crackdown
- San Francisco Police – San Francisco Police Shoplifting “Blitz” Operation Results in Multiple Arrests 23-157
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Closing Remarks:
Great job by the San Francisco Police Department, we hope they keep up operation “Blitz” and charge those involved. Retailers and shoppers should feel safe conducting business and theft is no small crime as it affects everyone.
If you have any knowledge and want to report a crime, please contact the San Francisco Police Department. If it’s an emergency, dial 9-1-1.