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SFPD Probes Reported Child Sexual Battery at Golden Gate Park as Patrols and Cameras Increase

Officials label the case high priority, urging tips to the department's hotline.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 to the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields after receiving a report of a sexual battery involving a minor. 
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FILE: Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
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Overview

  • Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 to a restroom near the Polo Fields after a report of sexual battery involving a minor.
  • The child was attending a youth soccer practice, according to authorities and league representatives.
  • Police increased patrols in the Richmond District, and a park ranger is posted by the restrooms on weekdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Recreation and Park deployed a rotating field monitor, stepped up spot checks including on weekends, and installed a security camera near the restrooms.
  • No arrest or suspect description had been released as of Tuesday, and tips are requested at 415-575-4444 or by texting TIP411 beginning the message with SFPD.