14th Police District: Where cars get profanely defaced and torched

This list covers Oct. 1-7, 2012.

Oct. 1

2:32 a.m. Robbery: 1600 block of Wadsworth Ave. Complainant shot in arm during robbery attempt.

8:15 a.m. Residential Burglary: 6300 block of Homer St. Electronics valued at $1,090 were taken.

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10:30 a.m. Residential Burglary: 6200 block of Homer St. Electronics valued at $1,060 were taken.

2:40 p.m. Theft: 5900 block of Stenton Ave. An unattended purse was taken.

4 p.m. Theft: 700 block of E. Sharpnack St. Taken was one pitbull dog.

4:40 p.m. Aggravated Assault: Unit block of E. Bringhurst St. Complainant reported suspect attempted to hit him her car.

8 p.m. Theft: 7100 block of Ogontz Ave. Wallet taken from mini-mart counter.

11:59 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 200 block of E. Johnson St. Complainant reported being shot at different location.

Oct. 2

3:30 a.m. Residential Burglary: 6800 block of Woolston Ave. Electronics, sneakers and a case of Snapple taken from home.

6 a.m. Residential Burglary: 7000 block of Louise St. Electronics and jewelry taken.

9 a.m. Theft: 6300 block of Germantown Ave. Wallet taken from unlocked vehicle.

12:45 p.m. Theft: 100 block of Chelten Ave. $25 of merchandise taken. Suspect arrested.

5 p.m. Residential Burglary: 4600 block of Germantown Ave. Refrigerator and copper pipes taken.

11:30 p.m. Arson: 6200 block of Magnolia St. Vehicle set on fire; “F*** you” and “B****” scratched onto doors.

Oct. 3

2 p.m. Residential Burglary: 1300 block of Narragansett St. Electronics, guns and beer were taken.

2:30 p.m. Theft: Unit block of Valley Green Road. Makeup bag taken from vehicle.

3:30 p.m. Burglary: 700 block of E. Chelten Ave. Window smashed; unknown if anything taken.

4:30 p.m. Residential Burglary: 200 block of Sydney St. Car and house keys taken from complainant.

5:30 p.m. Residential Burglary: Unit block of Summit Ave. Nothing taken.

8 p.m. Rape: Mansfield Ave and Vernon Rd. Complainant sexually assaulted.

Oct. 4

1 a.m. Theft: 1700 block of Plymouth St. A 1997 GMC truck was stolen.

8:40 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 7300 block of Thouron Ave. Complainant struck with iron.

12:30 p.m. Theft: 5900 block of Germantown Ave. iPhone taken from unattended purse.

2:30 p.m. Theft: 1300 block of Barringer St. Cash taken from purse.

6:15 p.m. Theft: Unit block of E. Logan St. A laptop and wallet was taken from an unlocked vehicle.

7:15 p.m. Residential Burglary: 100 block of W. Willow Grove Ave. Jewelry and silverware taken.

8:34 p.m. Aggravated Assault: Wadsworth Ave and Michener St. Crossing guard menaced with vehicle.

9 p.m. Rape: 7100 block of N. Uber St. Complainant was sexually assaulted by two males.

Oct. 5

12 a.m. Theft: 400 block of Evergreen Ave. A bicycle valued at $200 was taken.

6:30 a.m. Theft: 600 block of Church Ln. $700 in cash taken from bedroom.

8:20 a.m. Theft: 6300 block of Wayne Ave. Laptop taken from teacher’s lounge.

10 a.m. Theft: 200 block of Garrett St. Electric wheelchair taken from home.

11:30 a.m. Theft: 300 block of N. Northwestern Ave. Wallet taken from vehicle.

12 p.m. Residential Burglary: Unit block of W. Chelten Ave. Pipes and wires taken from residence.

Oct. 6

1 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 5800 block of Osceola St. Complainant reported suspect entered window and tied cord around neck, threatened to kill complainant.

8 a.m. Residential Burglary: 400 block of E. Walnut Lane. Complainant attacked inside home after forcible entry by suspect. Suspect arrested.

5:45 p.m. Theft: 7000 block of Stenton Ave. Transit passes taken from SEPTA operator. Suspect arrested.

6:30 p.m. Theft: 6300 block of Magnolia St. ATM card taken from wallet.

7:10 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 100 block of E. Chelten Ave. Complainant hit in head with rock.

Oct. 7

12 a.m. Auto Theft: Temple Rd and E. Phil Ellena St. 2000 Mitsubishi Galant taken.

12:45 a.m. Residential Burglary: Unit block of E. Durham St. Jewelry taken.

7:30 a.m. Auto Theft: Unit block of W. Pomona St. 2008 Dodge Avenger stolen.

12 p.m. Theft: 8200 block of Cedarbrook Ave. Complainant observed scattered items; unsure if anything taken.

3:57 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 6300 block of W. Sherman St. Complainant struck by vehicle following dispute.

5 p.m. Theft: 1100 block of E. Stafford St. Earring taken from complainant’s ear.

9:45 p.m. Theft: 100 block of Meehan St. Purse taken from vehicle.

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