39th Police District: Where surveillance cameras and tapes get stolen

39th Police District in Philadelphia

This list covers Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2011.

November 25, 2011

3300 block Tilden St. – PS2 game system, $1,000, PS3 game system, diamond tennis bracelet, three laptops, two guitars and more stolen from the property.

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3800 block N. Broad St. – Complainant said two men robbed him at gunpoint. Offenders punched complainant in the back of the head before running off with his wallet, iPhone 4, Armani bag, book bag, ID and paycheck.

1700 block W. Tioga St. – Complainant said a known offender stabbed her near her left eye and a finger during a dispute. Complainant was taken to the hospital. Offender was arrested.

3400 block N. Sydenham St. – Electrical wiring stolen at the location between 3 p.m. Nov. 21 and 7:45 a.m. Nov. 25.

November 26, 2011

5300 block Wissahickon Ave. – Purse, $10 in quarters, Christmas gifts, clothing, jewelry and a light fixture were stolen from a 2005 Lexus between 10 p.m. Nov. 25 and 3 p.m. Nov. 26.

3800 block Archer St. – VCR box, surveillance camera and various tapes stolen from the property. There were no signs of a forced entry.

1800 block W. Butler St. – Complainant said he was shot in his right foot after hearing several gun shots. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

1400 block W. Indiana Ave. – Complainant said that four men assaulted him as he was getting off the train at the North Philadelphia Station. Offenders fled the scene. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

November 27, 2011

Unit block Manheim St. – Tools were stolen from a car.

4600 block Greene St. – Amazon Kindle device, Lenovo laptop, AT&T cell phone and two SafeLink phones were stolen from the property.

2900 block Chalmers Ave. – 2000 block Buick LeSabre stolen.

2400 block W. Somerset St. – Complainant said two men carjacked him at gunpoint. Offenders drove off in the complainant’s 2006 Chevy Impala after taking his car keys, cell phone and $250.

November 28, 2011

400 block W. Harvey St. – Jewelry, iPod and sneakers stolen from the property.

3400 block Indian Queen Lane – Construction tools, copper, shingles, metal brake and an aluminum pick were stolen from a warehouse between 3 p.m. May 18 and 3 p.m. May 25. There were no signs of a forced entry.

1500 block Butler St. – Apple Macbook and $1,973 stolen from the property. Complainant said his landlord entered his apartment without warning.

2300 block Atlantic St. – A woman said a known acquaintance raped her.

2500 block W. Allegheny Ave. – Complainant said that a female offender stole $600 and a Federal Credit Union debit card from her after the two brushed by each other on the street.

November 29, 2011

5000 block Copley Road – 2003 Chevy Suburban stolen.

3100 block W. School House Lane – 1996 Honda Accord stolen.

3100 block N. Carlisle St. – Complainant said that his ex-girlfriend stabbed him multiple times in the back of the head with a knife during an argument. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

3500 block Smedley St. – iPod stolen from a 2009 Honda.

3100 block N. 26th St. – Complainant said a man robbed the mini-market at gunpoint. The offender fled with $200.

2000 block W. Lehigh Ave. – Complainant said a man threatened to shoot him if he didn’t move across the street. Complainant fled inside a church. Offender then fled the scene.

November 30, 2011

4500 block Germantown Ave. – Copper wire stolen from a SEPTA electric yard. Two male offenders were arrested after a brief foot pursuit by police.

3100 block N. 16th St. – Two bikes were stolen at the location.

N. 23rd St./W. Allegheny Ave. – 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix stolen.

3400 block W. Clearfield St. – 1995 Ford Escort stolen.

3500 block Henry Ave. – Acer laptop, Bose radio, headphones, watch, iPod and camera were stolen from the property.

2800 block N. 22nd St. – Computer monitor and cell phone stolen from the property.

December 1, 2011

2900 block N. Broad St. – Handbag, Access card, SS card, state ID, check cashing card, medication and money were stolen from a laundromat at the location.

4400 block N. Cleveland St. – Complainant said a man shot him once in the left buttocks and once in the left thigh from an alleyway. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

1400 block W Tioga St. – 14-inch laptop, external hard drive, books, black bag and a flash drive were stolen from a 2010 Toyota Corolla between 7:20 and 10 a.m.

3300 block Fox St. – A building was set on fire. The incident was declared arson.

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