SFPD Arrests Suspect Involved in Stealing over $3,400 in Store Merchandise 24-099

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 4:24 p.m., San Francisco Police Officers from the burglary unit were notified of an organized retail crime (ORC) incident that occurred at a retail store located on the 2000 block of Fillmore Street.

Investigators were advised that two suspects exited a vehicle, approached the store, and stole various merchandise valued over $3,400 dollars prior to fleeing the scene in the same vehicle. A license plate was observed by the store’s security guard and with the information provided, investigators placed a felony want on the vehicle.  

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 6:14 p.m., officers from Bayview Station received an email notification when the wanted felony vehicle drove past a Flock camera. It was determined that the vehicle was used in the abovementioned theft and the FLOCK camera captured the vehicle in the area of Evans Ave heading towards 3rd Street.  A patrol sergeant canvassed the area and located the vehicle with a sole occupant in the area of Rosie Lee Lane and Espanola Street. Officers conducted a felony traffic stop on the vehicle and detained the suspect without further incident.

Through the course of the investigation, officers developed probable cause to arrest 31-year-old Johnetta Dixon. Dixon was booked into San Francisco County Jail for the following charges in relation to the ORC incident and her outstanding out of county warrant: 490.4 (a)(1) PC- a person who acts in concert with one or more persons to steal merchandise from one or more merchant premises, 487(a) PC- Grand theft, 459Pc- burglary, 529(a) PC- falsely personates another, and 148.9 (a) PC- giving a false ID to police officers.

Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

Officers have made addressing organized retail theft a priority and anyone who commits these crimes will be held accountable.  Any business that would like to participate in an ORC operation can contact [email protected].

SFPD# 240498330, 240500521