39th Police District: Where a woman threw coffee in a would-be robber’s face
This list covers Jan. 13 – Jan. 19, 2012.
Jan. 13, 2012
4600 block Fernhill Road – A car was stolen. Complainant said the car contained a computer, car keys, driver’s license, insurance card and $200.
1600 block St. Paul St. – Complainant said a known offender stabbed him in the left shoulder. Complainant was taken to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
4200 Wissahickon Ave. – HP laptop, Photoshop software, CDs and DVDs stolen from a car.
4400 block Germantown Ave. – A stolen car was recovered.
3900 block N. 16th St. – Sheet rock, toilet and wall plugs were stolen from the property.
1400 block W. Pike St. – A man was shot. Complainant went to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
2600 block W. Somerset St. – Complainant said someone stole $500 from her property.
2800 block N. Broad St. – 42″ Toshiba flat screen TV and a 40″ Colby flat screen TV were stolen from the property.
Jan. 14, 2012
McKean Ave. – Complainant said a man shot him in the left arm and forearm. Complainant said the offender tried to rob him. While trying to fight him off, the complainant said the offender shot him. Complainant was taken to the hospital.
3600 block Stokley St. – Copper pipes were stolen from the property.
1800 block W. Venango St. – Complainant said a known offender stabbed her in the back during a dispute. Complainant was taken to the hospital where she is listed in stable condition. Offender was arrested.
4200 block Germantown Ave. – Complainant said two men robbed him at gunpoint. Offenders fled with a SEPTA transpass and $80 after striking the complainant in the mouth with a gun.
1900 block Dalkeith St. – A car was stolen.
2600 block W. Clearfield St. – Home-repair tools were stolen from a car.
Jan. 15, 2012
4400 block Morris St. – PS3 game system and approximately $260 were stolen from the property.
3200 block Authority Terrace – A fire was started inside a house. The incident was deemed arson.
4800 block Pulaski Ave. – A car was stolen.
2900 block N. Ringgold St. – 32-inch Emerson TV stolen from the property between 12-6:45 p.m.
Jan. 16, 2012
500 block Manheim St. – Dining room table, chairs, wine rack, bed, bed frame and clothing stolen from the property.
2900 block W. Lehigh St. – A woman said a man tried to rob her at the location. Complainant said she threw her coffee in the offender’s face and then got on the bus. Nothing was taken. There were no reported injuries.
1800 block Brunner St. – Complainant said a known offender hit her in the side of the head with a pole during an argument.
3800 block Blabon St. – 2008 Chevy Impala stolen.
1400 block W. Clearfield St. – Complainant said someone stole an envelope containing $1,000 from his coat pocket while he was waiting in line at a KFC.
2800 block N. Newkirk St. – Complainant said his boyfriend struck him on the back of the head with a hammer and bit his pinky finger, arm and shoulder.
3000 block N. Bonsall St. – Copper, water heater, kitchen cabinets and a toilet were stolen from the property.
Jan. 17, 2012
3000 block W. Clearfield St. – Macbook Pro, computer case, Sanyo HD camera, flash card and a bag of clothing were stolen from a 2007 Jeep Cherokee.
200 block Berkley St. – Complainant said an unknown offender approached her from behind, punched her in the face and stabbed her in the upper thigh with an unknown object. Complainant was taken to the hospital where she is listed in stable condition.
5000 block Germantown Ave. – Complainant said a man robbed a store at gunpoint. Offender fled with $140. Video footage of the incident is available.
2100 block W. Hunting Park Ave. – Jewelry stolen from the property between 1:30-2:45 p.m. Nov. 11.
1700 block W. Hunting Park Ave. – Complainant said a man pushed her and stole her iPhone while riding on the bus. Offender got off the bus and fled on foot.
2100 block W. Hunting Park Ave. – TV, Xbox and two watches were stolen from the property.
2000 block Dennie St. – Copper was stolen from the property.
3700 block N. 15th St. – Complainant said two men robbed him after an argument over a card game. Offenders struck complainant on the left side of the head with a stick before stealing his jeans, boots, shirt, hooded sweatshirt and $275.
2100 block W. Hunting Park Ave. – Two TVs, digital camera and a digital camcorder were stolen from the property.
2400 block W. Clearfield St. – 50-inch LG TV was stolen from the property.
3000 block N. Hemberger St. – Cell phone, Xbox games, Xbox game system and $105 stolen from the property.
2300 block Cambria St. – Complainant said a man robbed her at the location. Offender ran off with complainant’s iPhone 4 and $5.
1600 block W. Clearfield St. – Hot water heating system and plumbing were stolen from the property.
Jan. 18, 2012
4200 block Henry Ave. – Complainant said someone stole her Visa card, debit card and $20 from her back pack. She said someone ran up nearly $500 worth of charges on the cards.
3200 block Henry Ave. – Complainant said someone stole her cell phone while she was at school.
1500 block W. Kerbaugh St. – Wrought iron railing stolen from the property between 9 p.m. Jan. 17 and 8:30 a.m. Jan. 18.
2400 block W. Clearfield St. – 32-inch Toshiba TV, jewelry and a DVD player were stolen from the property.
2700 block N. Sydenham St. – 40-inch Sony TV, eight laptops and loose change were stolen from the property.
Jan. 19, 2012
3500 block Indian Queen Lane – Complainant said a man robbed him at gunpoint. Offender fled with a wallet, credit cards and an iPhone headset.
3200 block Henry Ave. – Complainant said that her co-worker attacked her while she was leaving work. She said the woman pulled her to the ground and punched her in the face.
200 block Berkley St. – Complainant said he was shot in the left leg following a confrontation. He said two men fired at him after he turned to run from their drawn guns. Complainant was taken to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
2700 block N. 16th St. – Pipes, gas meter and water meter were stolen from the property.
1600 block St. Luke St. – Complainant said a man carjacked him at gunpoint. Offender drove off in complainant’s 2010 Chevy Impala after exiting a gray Crown Victoria.
4500 block Pulaski Ave. – Complainant said a man chased her down the street with a gun. Offender was arrested.
1700 block W. Wingohocking St. – 42-inch Sanyo flat screen TV stolen from the property. Complainant said she let two men from the neighborhood into her home. They then fled with the TV.
1600 block Westmoreland St. – Complainant said that two men robbed him after punching him in the face. Offenders ran off with a Samsung cell phone and $20.
2800 block N. 20th St. – Complainant said a man broke into her home and attacked her. She said the offender punched and choked her. Offender was arrested.
2800 block Clementine St. – 1996 Chevy Blazer stolen.
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