39th District: People robbed while waiting for, or getting off, a bus

39th Police District in Philadelphia

This list covers Sept. 30 – Oct. 6.

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September 30, 2011

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3000 block W. Clearfield Ave. – A man was murdered. Police found the victim in the street with a gunshot wound to the right side of his neck and unknown additional injuries. Victim was pronounced dead on scene at 6:40 a.m.

3300 block Tilden St. – 1996 Honda Accord stolen between 1 and 6:45 a.m.

4000 block Ridge Ave. – Workbag and laptop stolen from a 2008 Toyota Corolla between 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and 7:45 a.m. Sept. 30.

100 block W. Queen Lane – Complainant said she was robbed at gunpoint at a gas station lot. Offender drove off with $500, car keys and IDs.

1700 block W. Hunting Park Ave. – Complainant said someone stole his cell phone, clothing and a jacket from an unlocked athletic locker.

3500 block N. 17th St. – Briefcase containing passport, rent payment, money order, check books and tax info was stolen from a car.

3000 block N. Lambert St. – Complainant said he was robbed at gunpoint. Offender ran off with 10 bottles of medication after firing two shots into the air.

2800 block N. Bailey St. – 44-inch flat screen TV and a 26-inch flat screen TV were stolen from the property.

October 1, 2011

4900 block Wissahickon Ave. – Complainant said a known offender cut her with a scissors while the two were riding in a car.

3700 block Midvale Ave. – Night light stolen at the location between 8 p.m. Sept. 30 and 7:50 a.m. Oct. 1.

1700 block W. Pacific St. – Complainant said someone stole $400 from her property.

October 2, 2011

3800 block N. 19th St. – Six-feet of copper pipe was stolen from the property.

4400 block N. Uber St. – Two Panasonic VCRs, Sony DVD player, 15-volt drill and a Nikon camera were stolen from the property.

100 block Berkley St. – Man was robbed at gunpoint. Complainant said he was approached by three men after he got off the bus. Offenders ran off with $11.

October 3, 2011

500 block Manheim St. – 36-inch Sylvania TV stolen from the property.

5300 block Wayne Ave. – 1994 Plymouth Acclaim reported stolen between 1 and 8 a.m. Sept. 30.

3500 block Scotts Lane – 2008 scooter stolen.

3500 block Cresson St. – Xbox 360, Macbook Pro computer, two iPods and a watch were stolen from the property between 11 p.m. Oct. 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 2.

5300 block Wayne Ave. – Complainant said a stranger raped her.

4500 block Greene St. – 1992 Toyota Camry stolen.

1700 block W. Tioga St. – Stove, microwave oven and a refrigerator were stolen from the property.

1500 block W. Westmoreland St. – Complainant said that her father raped her between 7 and 8 p.m. on Aug. 24.

2800 block N. Somerset St. – Complainant said a group of unknown male offenders beat him outside of a bar.

2900 block N. Bambrey St. – Complainant said her sister attempted to stab her during a dispute. Offender was arrested.

October 4, 2011

5400 block Wissahickon Ave. – Stone-cut bricks were stolen from Jerner & Palmer between 10 p.m. Oct. 3 and 8 a.m. Oct. 4.

5500 block Wayne Ave. – Complainant said he was robbed at gunpoint while walking from school. Offender ran off with the complainant’s cell phone.

2600 block W. Indiana Ave. – Complainant said two men robbed him at gunpoint. Offenders ran off with complainant’s cell phone and a brand new video game.

3100 block N. Broad St. – Complainant said two men robbed a Metro PCS store at gunpoint. Offenders ran off with $200.

3100 block N. 16th St. – Diamond engagement ring, diamond bracelet, diamond hoop earrings and other pieces of jewelry were stolen from the property.

2800 block N. Stillman St. – $50 in quarters, camcorder, 37-inch TV, remote control helicopter, Playstation 2 and gold diamond ring among items stolen from the property.

October 5, 2011

3700 block N. 18th St. – Complainant said he was shot three times in the chest, hip and buttocks at the location. Complainant taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.

October 6, 2011

3100 block N. Spangler St. – Complainant said a known offender choked and robbed her at the location. She said the offender ran off with a cell phone, wallet, IDs and $25.

5000 block Tacoma St. – Complainant said a known offender struck him three times with a handgun. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

100 block Manheim St. – Complainant said a man on a bike robbed her at the location. She said the offender approached her while she was waiting for the bus. Offender fled with $350 after punching the complainant in the face.

5200 block Germantown Ave. – Laptop, camera, cell phone, Clear receiver, CDs, Mp3 player and an iPAD were stolen from a 2010 Mazda 3.

2000 block Rowan St. – Complainant said approx. six men mugged him at the location. He said the group punched him several times before running off with his cell phone and a wallet containing $500.

4200 block N. Broad St. – Complainant said a man snatched his iPhone 4 while he was riding the subway. He said the offender grabbed the cell phone and got off at the Hunting Park stop.

1800 block W. Cayuga St. – 1999 Chevy stolen.

4400 block Clarissa St. – A man was arrested after he was caught stealing approx. 200 feet of cable from a SEPTA storage yard.

2900 block N. Bailey St. – 19-inch Sony LCD TV and a 13″ Sanyo TV were stolen from the property.

2700 block 15th St. – 1999 Audi A4 stolen.

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