5th District: Thieves steal $7,200 in jewelry and three guns from Roxborough home after tying up resident
This report covers Philadelphia’s 5th District from Jan. 7 through Jan. 27
Jan. 7
2:25 p.m. Theft: 500 block of Fairthorne Ave. IPhone taken from office by known suspect.
7:30 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 6700 block of Ridge Ave. Complainant threatened with handgun after driving dispute. Suspect arrested.
7:40 p.m. Theft: 4500 block of Main St. Attempted purse snatch.
8:30 p.m. Theft: 7900 block of Henry Ave. Ashtray and lighters taken from porch.
9:00 p.m. Robbery: 4100 block of Cresson St. Attempted taking of complainant’s purse.
Jan. 8
8:00 a.m. Residential Burglary: 200 block of Dearborn St. Electronics, change, and liquor taken from residence.
12:30 p.m. Residential Burglary: 200 block of Osborn St. Purse and jewelry taken from residence.
2:00 p.m. Theft: 8500 block of Henry Ave. $300 of merchandise taken from Kohl’s. Suspect arrested.
10:35 p.m. Robbery: 4500 block of Wilde St. Attempted purse snatch. Suspect arrested.
Jan. 9
3:00 a.m. Residential Burglary: 100 block of Kalos St. Complainant’s door pounded on; nothing taken.
5:15 p.m. Theft: 5900 block of Ridge Ave. Various merchandise taken from drug store.
8:05 p.m. Residential Burglary: 200 block of Hermitage St. Complainant’s bedroom door door kicked in; suspect fled.
Jan. 10
12:40 p.m. Theft: 200 block of Krams Ave. Purse taken from vehicle, later recovered.
Jan. 11
12:30 a.m. Auto Theft: 4600 block of Canton St. Taken was a 2006 Nissan Altima.
8:45 a.m. Theft: 4300 block of Main St. Wallet taken from purse.
3:00 p.m. Theft: 8500 block of Henry Ave. Items taken from Kohl’s. Suspect arrested.
6:30 p.m. Theft: 200 block of Leverington St. Wheels and tires taken from vehicle.
10:00 p.m. Theft: 4400 block of Main St. Wallet and purse taken from two complainants.
Jan. 12
2:05 a.m. Robbery: 5800 of Henry Ave. Complainant pushed to ground and cut; nothing taken.
2:32 a.m. Theft: 5900 block of Houghton St. CDs and GPS taken from vehicle. Suspects arrested.
10:00 a.m. Theft: 5200 block of Hermit Ln. Wallet taken from vehicle.
5:00 p.m. Theft: 3800 block of Sharp St. Backpack and papers taken from vehicle.
5:30 p.m. Theft: 3700 block of Main St. IPod taken from vehicle.
7:10 p.m. Theft: 7100 block of Ridge Ave. Wine taken from liquor store.
Jan. 13
12:00 a.m. Theft: 100 block of Hermit St. GPS taken from vehicle.
2:30 a.m. Residential Burglary: 100 block of Pensdale St. Electronics and sunglasses taken from residence.
2:30 p.m. Theft: 4300 block of Mitchell St. Television taken from residence.
4:30 p.m. Residential Burglary: 800 block of Bells Mill Rd. Backpack and change taken from residence.
Jan. 14
9:45 a.m. Theft: 4200 block of Silverwood St. Clothing taken from vehicle.
9:00 p.m. Robbery: 4300 block of Boone St. Complainant stabbed during attempted robbery.
Jan. 15
9 a.m. Residential Burglary: 5900 block of Henry Ave. Electronics and jewelry taken from apartment.
5:30 p.m. Theft: 600 block of Morris St. Vehicle paperwork and coins taken from vehicle.
11:45 p.m. Burglary: 4900 block of Ridge Ave. Cash register taken from restaurant.
Jan. 16
7:30 a.m. Theft: 5800 block of Ridge Ave. Credit cards taken from vehicle.
3:15 p.m. Theft: 4300 block of Main St. Wallet and house keys taken from unattended purse.
4:30 p.m. Theft: 6700 block of Ridge Ave. $53 of merchandise taken from CVS. Suspect arrested.
6:00 p.m. Theft: 200 block of Hermitage St. Taken was an unsecured bicycle.
6:00 p.m. Theft: 4200 block of Cresson St. Gym bag and GPS taken from vehicle.
Jan. 17
1:26 p.m. Aggravated Assault: 7900 block of Henry Ave. Complainant tazed after opening door.
3:00 p.m. Theft: 600 block of Cathedral Rd. Checkbook taken from residence.
Jan. 18
9:30 a.m. Residential Burglary: 400 block of Flamingo St. Suspect seen casing home; no entry to residence.
10:38 a.m. Theft: 3700 block of Cresson St. $2,000 of copper wire from SEPTA tracks was taken. Suspect arrested.
12:42 p.m. Theft: 3700 block of Main St. Deodorant taken from CVS. Suspect arrested.
8 p.m. Residential Burglary: 500 block of Lantern Ln. Baseball memorabilia taken from residence, later returned.
10:35 p.m. Robbery: 4300 block of Boone St. Complainant’s purse taken; shirt and bra removed after which a photo was taken of the complainant whose head was subsequently pushed against a railing.
Jan. 19
12 a.m. Theft: 4400 block of Main St. Credit card, cash, and iPhone taken from wallet.
2 a.m. Auto Theft: 400 block of Leverington Ave. Taken was a 2012 Toyota Camry.
3:30 p.m. Burglary: Henry Ave., no block information given. Chain saws and pesticides taken from city facility.
6:29 p.m. Robbery: 4200 block of Tower St. Blue bag taken from complainant in vehicle.
11:15 p.m. Burglary: 500 block of Green Ln. Hole cut in roof of building; nothing taken.
Jan. 20
1:00 a.m. Theft: Unit block of Rector St. Purse taken from hook at restaurant. Items recovered.
1:10 a.m. Robbery: 400 block of Naomi St. Purse taken from complainant. Suspect arrested.
Jan. 21
6:00 a.m. Residential Burglary: 400 block of Markle St. Electronics taken from residence by known suspect.
2:30 p.m. 7800 block of Forbidden Dr. Purse taken from vehicle.
Jan. 22
10:45 a.m. Robbery: 300 block of Ripka St. Complainant was awakened by suspects, who tied hands and placed blanket over complainant’s head, taking $7,200 of jewelry and three firearms.
11:12 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 500 block of Martin St. Complainant punched in face and struck with a skateboard.
2:00 p.m. Residential Burglary: 3800 block of Terrace St. Electronics and mail taken from apartment.
Jan. 23
2:05 p.m. Theft: 5900 block of Ridge Ave. $102 of grocery items taken from Acme. Suspect arrested.
3:07 p.m. Theft: 5900 block of ridge Ave. $28 of grocery items taken from Acme. Suspect arrested.
6:00 p.m. Auto Theft: 400 block of Roxborough Ave. Taken was a 2005 BMW X5.
Jan. 24
6:45 a.m. Residential Burglary: 800 block of Walnut Ln. Electronics, jewelry, and $50 cash taken from residence.
10:00 a.m. Theft: 4400 block of Main St. Wallet taken from inside of jacket.
11:00 a.m. Theft: 100 block of Kalos St. Silver money clip containing credit cards taken from residence.
Jan. 25
7:32 p.m. Theft: 5900 block of Ridge Ave. $58 of food taken from Acme. Suspect arrested.
Jan. 26
3:00 a.m. Theft: 5700 block of Ridge Ave. Silver watch taken from hospital room.
4:30 p.m. Theft: 600 block of Walnut Ln. Bowling ball and shoes taken from vehicle.
6:30 p.m. Theft: 100 block of East St. Laptop and $340 taken from complainant.
Jan. 27
2:30 a.m. Aggravated Assault: 4200 block of Tower St. Complainant punched and received racial epithet.
10:58 p.m. Theft: 3700 block of Main St. $16 of merchandise taken from CVS. Suspect arrested.
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