14th Police District: Where a fistfight allegedly led to arson

This list covers Jan. 25-31, 2013.

Jan. 25

12 a.m. Auto Theft: 7200 block of Woolston Ave. Taken was a 2012 Dodge Caravan.

12:10 a.m. Robbery: 5700 block of McMahon Ave. Two cell phones taken at gunpoint.

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6:30 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 200 block of E. Upsal St. Complainant struck in head with glass vase.

5:50 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 900 block of E. Woodlawn St. Complainant stabbed by sister, who was arrested.

10 a.m. Theft: 7400 block of Germantown Ave. Home furnishings taken from residence.

1 p.m. Theft: 6100 block of Stenton Ave. Unattended coat taken from classroom.

2 p.m. Theft: 8400 block of Germantown Ave. Three shovels taken from property.

3:07 p.m. Theft: 100 block of W. Chelten Ave. $330 cash taken from register.

8:27 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 100 block of E. Stafford St. Complainant punched and struck with glass candle.

Jan. 26

1 a.m. Theft: 5700 block of Germantown Ave. Taken was an unattended wallet and cell phone.

4:49 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 2300 block of 79th Ave. Vehicle followed and shot numerous times.

12:45 p.m. Theft: 1800 block of Ashley Road. Electronics taken from residence.

3 p.m. Residential Burglary: 6900 block of Cedar Park Ave. $1,000 and IPhone taken from residence.

6:31 p.m. Robbery: 7000 block of Germantown Ave. Cellphone taken at gunpoint. Suspect arrested.

Jan. 27

12 a.m. Arson: 6100 block of McMahon Ave. Home set on fire after fistfight.

1:25 a.m. Arson: 100 block of E. Ashmead St. Porch fire deemed arson.

3:05 a.m. Burglary: 7700 block of Germantown Ave. Numerous cartons of cigarettes taken from store.

12 p.m. Theft: 6400 block of Matthews St. $1,200 cash taken from vehicle.

2:10 p.m. Aggravated Assault: Unit block of W. Pomona St. Complainant threatened with handgun. Suspect arrested.

10 p.m. Theft: Musgrave St. and E. Walnut Lane. Sunglasses and clothing taken from vehicle.

Jan. 28

11:10 a.m. Theft: 7000 block of Germantown Ave. Hygiene products taken from supermarket. Suspect arrested.

5:32 p.m. Theft: 400 block of Mechanic St. $600 cash taken from residence.

6:08 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 2400 block of 79th Ave. Complainant pulled from home and punched multiple times.

7 p.m. Auto Theft: 80th Ave. and Ogontz Ave. Taken was a 1994 Chevy Cavalier.

9:18 p.m. Robbery: 2300 block of 74th Ave. Electronics, watch, and $7 cash taken from complainant at gunpoint.

Jan. 29

8 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 7400 block of N. 21st St. Complainant punched and had knives thrown at me. Suspect arrested.

1 p.m. Rape: Germantown Ave. and Chelten Ave. Complainant raped by known acquaintance.

3:30 p.m. Auto Theft: 7900 block of Stenton Ave. Taken was a 1988 Buick Century.

4:20 p.m. Theft: Unit block of E. Chelten Ave. Wallet and cell phone taken from inside restaurant.

5 p.m. Rape: 5100 block of Sheldon St. Complainant raped by known acquaintance.

6:30 p.m. Robbery: 8000 block of Thouron Ave. Boots, backpack and jacket taken; complainant punched numerous times.

9:25 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 600 block of E. Chelten Ave. Complainant stabbed in left arm with scissors.

Jan. 30

1:25 a.m. Robbery: 7700 block of Crittenden St. $200 worth of cigarettes taken.

1:25 a.m. Theft: 5800 block of Baynton St. Taken was a Nintendo DS XL.

9 a.m. Residential Burglary: 200 block of E. Haines St. $308 taken from residence.

1 p.m. Auto Theft: 7100 block of Forrest Ave. Taken was a 2000 Buick Century.

4:05 p.m. Robbery: 100 block of Chelten Ave. One bottle of liquor taken.

8:23 p.m. Residential Burglary: 5800 block of Brush Rd. Home entered; nothing taken.

8:55 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 900 block of Durard St. Complainant threatened with handgun.

Jan. 31

12 a.m. Residential Burglary: 100 block of Tulpehocken St. Two dogs taken from home.

1 a.m. Residential Burglary: 300 block of E. Willow Grove Ave. Attempted entry; nothing taken.

8 a.m. Residential Burglary: 100 block of Hortter St. Two watches taken from residence.

8:15 a.m. Theft: 8200 block of Stenton Ave. DVD and battery taken from pharmacy.

8:43 a.m. Aggravated Assault: Baynton St. and E. Walnut Ln. Complainant chased by vehicle and threatened with handgun.

11 a.m. Theft: 8500 block of Forrest Ave. Plastic molding taken from vehicle.

2:15 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 900 block of Church Lane. Complainants threatened with handgun.

2:50 p.m. Residential Burglary: 400 block of Mechanic St. Electronics and games taken from residence.

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