39th District: Where cheesesteaks were stolen at gunpoint
This list covers March 1 – March 7
March 1
12 a.m. Theft: 3800 block of N. 19th St. $450 in cash taken from home. Complainant robbed of $100 at point of taser. Suspects arrested.
1 a.m. Robbery: 1800 block of Lehigh Ave. Complainant robbed of $100 by suspects armed with Taser. Suspects arrested.
8 a.m. Residential Burglary: 2700 block of N. 25th St. $2,948 of electronics and jewelry taken from residence.
2:45 p.m. Theft: 300 block of W. Chelten Ave. King and Queen comforter sets taken from retail store.
3:50 p.m. Theft: 3400 block of Midvale Ave. $1,235 of packages taken from doorstep of residence.
5 p.m. Theft: 2200 block of W. Cambria St. A purse was taken from a vehicle.
6:10 p.m. Theft: 2200 block of Allegheny Ave. Purse containing $600 cash was snatched from complainant.
8:30 p.m. Theft: 2900 block of Chalmers Ave. Taken was a 2008 Suzuki dirtbike.
9 p.m. Residential Burglary: 4200 block of N. Hicks St. Taken was a television and clothing.
March 2
1 a.m. Auto Theft: 3900 block of N. 16th St. Taken was a 2007 Ford F-150.
2 a.m. Theft: 3200 block of N. Etting St. Taken was a 2004 Suzuki GSX-600 motorcycle.
11:35 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 3900 block of Elser St. Complainant stabbed in arm with steak knife. Suspect arrested.
9:35 p.m. Robbery: 5100 block of Greene St. Complainant stomped, kicked, punched, and had skateboard and backpack taken.
March 3
6 a.m. Aggravated Assault: Wayne Ave. and Roberts Ave. Complainant hit in side of head at afterhours club.
10 a.m. Residential Burglary: 2800 block of N. 12th St. Electronics and $200 in change taken from residence.
3:42 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 400 block of W. Coulter St. Complainant slashed on arms, chest, and face with scissors. Suspect arrested.
5 p.m. Auto Theft: 1700 block of Dounton St. Taken was a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria.
8:28 p.m. Residential Burglary: 3100 block of N. 17th St. Attempted theft of copper piping.
9:58 p.m. Robbery: 5200 block of Germantown Ave. Complainant punched in face and had $150 in cash taken from her.
10 p.m. Robbery: 2700 block of W. Seltzer St. Cell phone and two cheesesteaks taken at gunpoint.
March 4
7 a.m. Auto Theft: 5400 block of Wissahickon Ave. Taken was a 2005 Chevy Equinox.
9 a.m. Residential Burglary: 3400 block of Cresson St. Taken was a $1,568 in electronics.
9 a.m. Residential Burglary: 2900 block of Judson St. Attempted entry into residence; nothing taken.
March 5
1:47 p.m. Theft: 4200 block of Henry Ave. Taken was an unattended purse.
4:40 p.m. Theft: 3100 block of Midvale Ave. Packages taken from porch of residence. Suspects arrested.
5:15 p.m. Robbery: 3200 block of N. Broad St. Wallet and $60 cash taken at gunpoint.
6:35 p.m. Theft: 4400 block of N. 16th St. Laptop and wallet taken from residence.
9:25 p.m. Robbery: 2900 block of Judson St. Complainant robbed of $113 cash and cell phone.
March 6
5 a.m. Theft: 3000 block of N. 15th St. Taken was a black Bersa handgun.
7 a.m. Robbery: 2700 block of N. Broad St. Complainant punched and robbed of $60 cash at point of screwdriver.
9 a.m. Auto Theft: 5200 block of Morris St. Taken was a 2000 Ford Explorer.
10:08 a.m. Theft: 3300 block of N. Sydenham St. GPS taken from vehicle.
10:40 a.m. Homicide: 3200 block of Defense Terrace. Complainant shot in back and left arm.
7:25 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 3700 block of N. 16th St. Complainant stabbed in head with scissors. Suspect arrested.
March 7
8:02 a.m. Theft: 5900 block of Wissahickon Ave. Wallet and $300 cash taken from vehicle.
8:30 a.m. Robbery: Pulaski Ave. and W. Butler St. Complainant hit and kicked in face; cell phone and $9 taken.
11 a.m. Theft: 2200 block of W. Tioga St. $300 cash taken from glove box of vehicle.
10:57 p.m. Residential Burglary: 2900 block of N. Stillman St. Television taken from residence.
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