39th Police District: Where not one but two Bibles were stolen from a car on Kelly Drive

This list covers from Nov. 16-22, 2012.

Nov. 16

12 a.m. Theft: 4600 block of Greene St. Attempted entry into vehicle; nothing taken.

12 a.m. Theft: 5800 block of Pulaski Ave. 21 boxes of toothpaste. Suspect arrested.

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2:30 a.m. Rape: 4600 block of Greene St. Complainant grabbed by throat and raped by unknown suspect.

7:38 a.m. Burglary: 2300 block of W. Allegheny Ave. Copper piping and air-conditioning unit taken from warehouse. Suspects arrested.

8 a.m. Theft: 5300 block of Wayne Ave. Drain snake taken from residence.

8:30 a.m. Theft: 500 block of W. Queen Lane. Vehicle entered; nothing taken.

9:30 a.m. Theft: 2800 block of W. Queen Lane. Tools taken from unattended property.

11 a.m. Theft: 2800 block of W. Queen Lane. Stereo and cash taken from vehicle.

3 p.m. Robbery: 3000 block of N. Bonsall St. Complainant punched and kicked in head; backpack containing cell phone taken.

4 p.m. Aggravated Assault: N. 19th and W. Somerset streets. Complainant attacked following argument, subsequently cut above left eye requiring stiches.

9:20 p.m. Robbery: 3200 block of N. Broad St. Complainant robbed of $200 at gunpoint.

Nov. 17

12:16 p.m. Residential Burglary: 100 block of Hansberry St. Suspects seen entering residence and taking various items. Both were arrested.

2:29 p.m. Theft: 2200 block of W. Allegheny Ave. Taken were eight cartons of Newport cigarettes.

4 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 2200 block of Telland St. Postal worker punched in face.

5 p.m. Theft: 5200 block of Wissahickon Ave. Radio taken from vehicle.

7:27 p.m. Theft: 1700 block of W. Venango St. Car jack and CDs taken from vehicle.

8 p.m. Theft: 3500 block of Indian Queen Lane. Copper wire taken from two air-conditioning units, heavily damaging both.

8:23 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 1600 block of Glenwood Ave. Complainant stabbed in neck, right shoulder and right upper arm.

8:40 p.m. Theft: 3000 block of W. Allegheny Ave. Pizza and sandwiches taken from delivery vehicle.

11 p.m. Theft: 3500 block of Indian Queen Lane. Copper piping taken from air conditioning unit.

Nov. 18

12 a.m. Residential Burglary: 2900 block of School House Lane. Male seen by complainant attempting to enter residence. Ran off at the sound of barking dogs.

12:45 a.m. Theft: 1600 block of Hunting Park Ave. Two pocketbooks, cellphone and paperwork taken from vehicle.

3 a.m. Residential Burglary: 1600 block of Wingohocking St. Flat-screen television taken from residence.

4:30 a.m. Aggravated Assault: N. 25th St. and W. Indiana Ave. Complainant exposed to suspect’s genitalia and threatened with handgun. Suspect arrested.

1:41 p.m. Theft: 2100 block of W. Lehigh Ave. Taken was one pack of cotton swabs. Suspect arrested.

7:30 p.m. Theft: 5200 block of Wayne Ave. Vehicle ransacked; $2 taken.

7:48 p.m. Robbery: 200 block of Earlham Terrace. Complainant robbed at gunpoint. Two suspects arrested.

11 p.m. Theft: 4200 block of Henry Ave. Vehicle ransacked; nothing taken.

Nov. 19

2 p.m. Theft: 4500 block of Kelly Dr. GPS, CDs and golf clubs taken from vehicle.

3:45 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 3900 block of Priscilla St. Complainant punched and pistol whipped, forced to lead suspects to house, which was subsequently ransacked.

4:40 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 2700 block of N. Newkirk St. Complainant threated with knife during domestic dispute.

5 p.m. theft: 2900 block of W. School House Lane. GPS and change purse taken from vehicle.

5 p.m. 3600 block of N. 21st St. 250 feet of copper taken.

6 p.m. Theft: 2900 block of W. School House Lane. GPS taken from vehicle.

8 p.m. Residential Burglary: 5400 block of Wissahickon Ave. Taken was a laundry cash machine valued at $1,000.

8:09 p.m. Theft: 5300 block of Wayne Ave. Delivery driver paid with counterfeit currency.

Nov. 20

12:50 a.m. Theft: 4500 block of Germantown Ave. Copper cable taken from SEPTA yard. Suspect arrested.

9 a.m. Theft: 3500 block of N. 21st St. 557 Oxycontin pills taken.

11 a.m. Robbery: Wissahickon Ave. and W. Coulter St. Complainant thrown to ground; bag containing laptop and books taken.

1:30 p.m. Theft: 4500 block of Kelly Drive. 2 bibles taken from vehicle.

2 p.m. Theft: 2900 block of W. Queen Lane. A car radio was taken from an unlocked vehicle.

Nov. 21

12 a.m. Theft: 3600 block of Eveline St. PA tag taken from vehicle.

12:35 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 4800 block of Wayne Ave. Bartender’s cell phone taken by suspect, who tried to sell it to customers. The phone was returned to bartender, and suspect exited, reappearing shortly thereafter with his hand in a bag imitating a gun.

12:25 p.m. Residential Burglary: 5100 block of Germantown Ave. Flat-screen television taken from residence.

7:30 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 3200 block of N. Broad St. Complainant punched in face. Suspect arrested.

8:30 p.m. Theft: 4100 block of Ridge Ave. Taken were two bottles of liquor.

11:55 p.m. Residential Burglary: 3300 block of N. 22nd St. Taken was a stained glass window. Suspect arrested.

Nov. 22

1:15 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 1500 block of Blavis St. Complainant bit by Chihuahua after altercation with dog’s owner.

2:50 a.m. Burglary: 5000 block of Germantown Ave. Cash and hair products taken from salon.

12 p.m. Auto Theft: 2900 block of N. 23rd St. Taken was a 2001 Acura TL.

2:30 p.m. Theft: 5200 block of Germantown Ave. Leather jacket, cash and portable television taken from vehicle.

3 p.m. Residential Burglary: 300 block of W. Queen Ln. Cash and jewelry taken from residence.

3:30 p.m. Theft: 5200 block of Wayne Ave. CD player and paperwork taken from vehicle.

6 p.m. Theft: 400 block of W. Penn St. Handgun taken from residence.

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