Strange Fireworks Over Noe

A reader wrote to tell us about this odd sighting tonight:

We went to the top of 21st and Sanchez tonight to catch the fireworks over the Bay. About 150 people or so were there with their friends, family and dogs at 9:30 enjoying the view and lights. At 9:42 as the main fireworks were really getting going, a cop car rolled up – and pushed its way through the crowd. The crowd booed the single policeman as he forced his car through the seated crowd, making every get up if they didn’t want to get flattened. As the cop was rolling away, a homemade IED firework went off in the middle of the intersection of 21st at Sanchez. The paint-can-sized firecracker/sparkler went off for the next 2 minutes, kicking off smoke, noise and flares into the crowd. A few people clapped nervously but it was weird and a little scary. A few minutes later the fireworks over the bay ended and the smoke and fire spewing paint can was gone. A little boy walking by afterwards asked “Why did the police do that?”

Why indeed. Anyone have any details about what really happened?

Tidbits: What You Missed Over The July 4th Weekend

Leave town for the weekend? Here’s what you missed:

• Overheard at local coffee shops: lots of ranting about Sarah Palin’s announcement.
• A great slideshow of the fireworks from the Mission. [via Mission Mission]
• Loft Opens – 1513 Church--charming women’s clothing.
• Bistro24 – opened this week and NAEL K is proud to offer the first review on Yelp.

Overall a sleepy weekend in Noe Valley.

Crime Beat

Information is from Mission and Ingleside District San Francisco Police Station newsletters.

June 26

Street Robbery -- 10:30pm. 600 block Noe St Officer Rueca and Officer Polovina responded to a report of a street robbery with a gun. Two victims stated that they had just finished dinner and were leaving when they were approached by two males. One suspect pointed a semiautomatic pistol in their faces and forced each of them to relinquish their purses. The suspects then fled on foot from the scene.

June 27

Burglary --11:04am. 300 block 30th St. Officer Creed prepared a report of a residential burglary. An unknown suspect(s) broke in through a window and stole $750 worth of shoes.

And in anticipation of this weekend's barrage celebration:

4th of July Update:
Throughout the week, I will list the following phone number in the newsletter: 415-378-5243. Sergeant Miller will have this cell phone and is ready to take your Ingleside District fireworks complaints!