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Heard on: San Francisco City Police · 1/19/2026 06:01 PM
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Individuals taking papers from blue garbage containers got out of a white van with an unknown license plate, last seen on O'Farrell toward Powell three minutes ago.
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Van is also described as an older white possible Ford van.
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Possible theft from recycling bins on Powell St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of people possibly taking papers from blue garbage containers near Powell St in San Francisco. They reportedly exited an older white van, possibly a Ford, which had an unknown license plate. The individuals were last seen heading toward Powell St from O'Farrell.

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Powell St, San Francisco, CA
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