State trooper robbed of GPS unit and handcuffs on 11/12

The 14th Police District is split into 4 Police Service Areas. Check our calendar for upcoming PSA meetings.

The 14th Police District is split into 4 Police Service Areas. Check our calendar for upcoming PSA meetings.

Philadelphia Police District 14

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This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Cedarbrook, and part West Oak Lane, and Germantown.

 

Wednesday, Nov 10

400 block Slocum St. –  credit cards, laptop, iPod and golf clubs stolen from a 2008 Infiniti between 10 p.m. on 11/9/10 and 8:00 a.m. on 11/10/10.

800 block Seminole Ave. Dell laptop stolen from a vehicle.

100 block W. Meade St. Garmin GPS system, sunglasses and an iPod stolen from a Chevy Equinox between 10:00 p.m. on 11/9/10 and 12:00 p.m. on 11/10/10.

Stenton Ave. /E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. – Complainant said a man stabbed him in the hand and wrist during a fist fight. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

 

Thursday, Nov 11

2100 block Stenton Ave. Complainant said his girlfriend stabbed him in his arm with a knife during a verbal fight.  He said while attending to his wounds, the woman took his medications and fled.

Vernon Rd. / Blakemore St. – Magellan GPS system stolen from a 1999 BMW 323i stolen between 7:45 a.m. and 6:05 p.m. on 11/11/10.

500 block Rittenhouse St. – Complainant said her baby’s father knocked on the door and pointed a gun at her. The woman called 911. The father fled before police arrived.

5700 block Germantown Ave. Complainant said a man snatched $762 from her and fled down the Avenue. A police survey of the area was fruitless.

6900 block Emlen St. – Tom-Tom GPS system stolen from a 2005 Mercedes Benz at the Carpenter Lane train station between 11:30 a.m. and 5:10 p.m. on 11/11/10.

 

Friday, Nov 12

Stenton Ave. / E. Washington Ln. Complainant said an acquaintance attempted to hit him with his car. Complainant said he was meeting the man to collect on a cash loan.

6900 block Rodney St. – 2010 Chevy Impala stolen. The car was a rental from AVIS Car Rental.

5700 block Baynton St. State police officer said someone stole his GPS system, handcuffs and shackles from his 2004 Dodge Stratus.

400 block Mechanic St. 1998 Buick LeSabre stolen between 6 p.m. on 11/10/10 and 11/11/10. Complainant said the car was at a mechanic’s shop on 11/10/10, but when she drove by the next day it was missing. The shop was closed because it was Veterans Day.

100 block E. Washington Ln. Complainant said his girlfriend struck him in the head with a 10 lb dumbbell after an argument. The woman was taken into custody, the man to the hospital.

200 block W. Upsal St. – Complainant said she was punched in the face by a group of unknown males after she refused to give them her purse. The offenders stole her credit cards, iPhone and a bus pass. The woman was taken to the hospital.

600 block W. Kingsley St. – Antique silverware set, tennis bracelet, bangle bracelet and a gold ring stolen from the property between 11:30 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. on 11/12/10. Complainant said the offenders broke through the kitchen window and may have used a pillow case to carry the jewelry.

Green St. / W. Chelten Ave. – Complainant said her friend stole his Apple iPhone.

1300 block E. Sedgwick St. – 2006 Ford sedan stolen.

900 block E. Woodbrook Ln. GPS and an iPod stolen from a vehicle. Complainant said she left the doors unlocked.

500 block Murdoch Rd. – Five guitars, guitar amplifier and guitar cabinet stolen from a trailer.

 

Saturday, Nov 13

6700 block N. Woodstock St. Black .38 caliber handgun missing was stolen from the property.

7200 block Cornelius St. Complainant said his girlfriend stabbed him in the left forearm with a knife during a fight. The boyfriend, who was taken to the hospital, said he has a restraining order against the woman. The girlfriend was arrested and taken to a different hospital for injuries she sustained to her right hand.

4900 block Wakefield St. – Complainant said her child’s father busted her lip and broke her tooth during a fist fight. The man was arrested.

220 W. Upsal St. – Laptop, clothing and a black suitcase was stolen from a 2001 Infiniti I30.

7900 block Stenton Ave. Car radio was stolen from a 1998 Mitsubishi sedan.

220 E. Mermaid Ln. Waffle maker, crock pot, mirror, microwave and a deep fryer stolen from the property. Complainant said she was in the process of moving from the location. She said a maintenance man recently began renovating the place. Northwest Detectives were notified.

 

Sunday, Nov 14

1900 block 71st Ave. – 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser stolen between 10:00 p.m. on 11/13/10 and 9:00 a.m. on 11/14/10.

1600 block E. Tulpehocken St. – 1990 Chevy Caprice stolen between 8:00-9:00 a.m. on 11/14/10.

6700 block Wissahickon Ave. – Canon D20 Camera, various rings, watches and necklaces stolen from the property between 3:00-7:00 p.m. on 11/13/10.

 

Monday, Nov 15

800 block Church Ln. – A woman was struck in the face with a wooden board by another woman during a fight between the two. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

6500 block Germantown Ave. Apple 4G iPhone stolen. Complainant said a man ran by her and ripped the cell phone out of her hand.

Germantown Ave. /E. Johnson St. Complainant said someone stole his Samsung T-Mobile cell phone from his 1998 Nissan Quest after it was towed.

900 block E. Chelten Ave. – GPS system stolen.

200 block E. Willow Grove Ave. Dell Inspiron computer and a Nikon digital camera stolen from an apartment. Complainant said she moved in just two weeks ago.

 

Tuesday, Nov 16

800 block E. Chelten Ave. Police responded to a radio call and found a man that appeared to have been stabbed in his left arm.  The offender was nowhere in sight. The man was transported to the hospital.

6700 block Limekiln Pk. – A woman was beaten with a cane by a known older man. She was taken to the hospital for injuries she sustained to her right shin, calf, hip and left knee.

100 block E. Washington Ln. Gateway laptop, HP printer and Bob Marley tapestry stolen from an apartment. Complainant said there was a cleaning crew at the building that may have had access to a copy of his apartment keys.

6600 block Wayne Ave. Complainant said an unknown offender stole his Apple iPad on the street. The robber was later identified following a police foot pursuit.

200 block W. Hortter St. – Table saw, ladders, copper piping and more stolen from the location between 8 a.m. on 11/4/10 and 3 p.m. on 11/16/10. The home was vacant during that time because of renovation work.

 

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