39th Police District: Where an alleged prostitute hit an arm with a hammer on St. Patrick’s Day

This list covers March 15-21, 2013.

March 15

8 a.m. Theft: 4700 block of Wissahickon Ave. Attempted theft of laptop from public area.

8:30 a.m. Residential Burglary: 6000 block of Wissahickon Ave. Jewelry and musical instruments taken from home.

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2:30 p.m. Theft: 4200 block of N. Broad St. $850 cash taken from complainant’s vehicle.

4 p.m. Theft: 3800 block of Ridge Ave. Two bronze poles taken from cemetery.

6:15 p.m. Robbery: 1400 block of Allegheny Ave. Complainant choked until unconscious; taken was $84 and a cell phone.

10:30 p.m. Residential Burglary: 300 block of Abbotsford Ave. Taken was $40 cash, a belt and a Rolex watch.

11 p.m. Theft: 2900 block of School House Lane. A book bag containing clothes was taken from a vehicle.

March 16

2:30 a.m. Rape: 3400 block of Westmoreland St. Complainant raped by known offender.

2:30 a.m. Rape: 3300 block of Henry Ave. Complainant raped in bowling-alley bathroom by known offender.

6:45 a.m. Rape: 600 block of Harvey St. Complainant raped by known offender.

11:30 a.m. Theft: 3300 block of Kelly Drive. Green purse containing $200 cash and cell phone was taken from an unlocked vehicle.

3 p.m. Auto Theft: 2900 block of Allegheny Ave. Taken was a 2003 Ford Expedition.

3:20 p.m. Theft: 3700 block of Ridge Ave. Wallet containing credit cards taken from vehicle.

4 p.m. Residential Burglary: 2800 block of N. Croskey St. Taken were two televisions and a PlayStation 3.

5:05 p.m. Burglary: 4300 block of Germantown Ave. Attempted entry; nothing taken.

5:15 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 3700 block of N. 17th St. Complainant punched in face.

7:55 p.m. Robbery: 2800 block of Clementine St. $100 cash taken at gunpoint; complainant hit in head with handgun.

8 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 3100 block of N. 28th St. Complainant shot in legs by hand gun.

11:14 p.m. Robbery: 2200 block of Allegheny Ave. Door to apartment kicked open; complainant threatened. Nothing taken.

11:35 p.m. Robbery: 3600 block of Bouvier St. Complainant struck in face with fist; car keys also taken. Suspect arrested.

11:41 p.m. Robbery: 2800 block of Lambert St. Complainant punched in stomach during attempted taking of cell phone.

March 17

1 a.m. Theft: 3600 block of N. 21st St. Jeans, sneakers and a car radio were taken from a vehicle.

3:30 a.m. Theft: 2100 block of Cambria St. Two wallets containing cash and credit cards were taken from a vehicle.

4 a.m. Theft: 2100 block of Cambria St. Wallet containing $200 cash taken from vehicle.

5:11 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 2100 block of Venango St. Complainant struck on left arm with hammer after  altercation with alleged prostitute. Suspect arrested.

9 a.m. Theft: 1800 block of Cambria St. EVO tablet taken from seat during church communion service.

March 18

4 a.m. Residential Burglary: 3900 block of N. 16th St. $675 in cash taken from complainant.

3:30 p.m. Theft: 300 block of School House Lane. Jacket and wallet containing $150 cash were taken.

3:40 p.m. Theft: 3200 block of Fox St. Purse containing $65 cash snatched from complainant.

5:57 p.m. Theft: 2700 block of N. 25th St. $20 cash taken from complainant.

6 p.m. Residential Burglary: Unit block of Seymour St. Water meter and copper pipes taken from vacant property.

6:15 p.m. Theft: 400 block of W. Walnut Lane. Taken was a gym bag containing clothing and shoes.

March 19

1:08 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 2100 block of Allegheny Ave. Complainant stabbed in left thigh; taken were four beers.

11:29 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 4600 block of Wayne Ave. Complainant cut on hand with knife. Suspect arrested.

3:20 p.m. Burglary: 3400 block of Fox St. Fifteen reels of MC wire valued at $15,000 were taken.

3:30 p.m. Theft: 1600 block of Hunting Park Ave. Wallet and car keys taken from gym.

6 p.m. Theft: 2500 block of Clearfield St. A phone charger, clothing and $2 was taken from a vehicle.

March 20

1 a.m. Theft: 3700 block of Carlisle St. A wallet containing credit cards was taken from a vehicle.

2:15 a.m. Rape: 2300 block of Clearfield St. Complainant raped by two burglars, who also took electronics, credit cards and $80 cash.

11:05 a.m. Robbery: 3400 block of School House Lane. iPhone taken at gunpoint.

12 p.m. Auto Theft: 100 block of Berkeley St. Taken was a 1993 Nissan Maxima.

1:55 p.m. Theft: 3100 block of Midvale Ave. A package containing diapers was taken from a porch.

March 21

12 p.m. Theft: 200 block of Apsley St. Taken was a wallet containing credit cards and $15 cash.

3:50 p.m. Theft: Ridge Ave. and Ferry Road. Vehicle entered; nothing taken.

5:25 p.m. Auto Theft: 4300 block of N. Hicks St. Taken was a 1999 Cadillac DeVille.

7:23 p.m. Robbery: 2900 block of Allegheny Ave. A 1999 Chrysler was taken at gunpoint.

8:30 p.m. Theft: 4100 block of Ridge Ave. Movie props and stunt items taken from vehicle.

10:36 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 1800 block of Venango St. Complainant hit in head with unknown object. Suspect arrested.

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