Three nabbed in Rosenberg Library sting

By Liska Koenig
The Guardsman

Plainclothes police officers arrested two adult City College students in connection with the recent wave of thefts in the Rosenberg Library. A third suspect was also detained, but then released pending further investigation, according to a San Francisco City College Police Department press release.

Joshua Jetton and Javier Francis were working together to steal a laptop computer on Jan. 26 when they were arrested at 2 p.m. They have been charged with several felony counts, including grand theft, burglary, conspiracy and possession of stolen property.

Both suspects confessed to committing prior thefts and had that stolen property in their possession, according to the press release.

City College police chief Andre Barnes has been working closely with Captain David Lazar, commanding officer of the San Francisco Police Department Ingleside station. Lazar, a City College alumni, was unavailable for comment.

Despite these arrests, theft and burglary remain an ongoing issue for the college community.

Most thefts on campus occur in the library or Wellness Center locker rooms because people are not paying attention and leave their personal property unattended. Even a few seconds of inattentiveness can lead to the loss of a laptop, a cellphone or a backpack, according to police.

Warning signs and announcements over the library’s public announcement system have been instituted for one reason only — to make sure students are aware of the situation and to prevent further incidents.

Students and faculty who have any information regarding thefts on campus can contact the City College police department at (415) 239-3200.