SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, February 20, the San Francisco Police Department reported on their website that the community should be on alert for the theft of utility covers that leave sizable holes in city sidewalks that create a tripping hazard for pedestrians.
For the past two years the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) reported over 400 sidewalk covers being stolen. The SFPD is investigating the thefts of these utility covers and is assisting in the recovery efforts.
Anyone that spots an individual removing or in possession of these utility covers, the SFPD requests they call 911 immediately. Anyone who locates a utility cover anywhere in the community, the SFPUC and the SFPD request they contact 311 so that the utility covers can be recovered. Report any missing utility covers to 311 so the appropriate department can address it.
The two types of utility covers being stolen are a dark colored circular shaped metal/cast iron cover with the words ‘San Francisco Water Department,’ and a white or light colored rectangular shaped concrete cover with the letters ‘SFPUC.’
