5th District: Five cars broken into on same day on Terrace Street

5th Police District Crime Blotter May 30 – June 19

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4200 block Terrace St. – five different cars were broken into at the location on June 13, including a 2007 Volkswagen, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Scion TC,  2006 Subaru Impreza and a 2008 Black Acura. GPS, Bank of America credit card, jewelry, CDs, sneakers, four tires, clothing and a phone charger were stolen from the vehicles.

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May 30, 2011

5100 block Ridge Ave. – 42” flat screen TV, Toshiba laptop, IBM laptop and an Xbox stolen from the property between 10 a.m. May 27 and 3 p.m. May 30. Complainant said he and his roommates were away at the time of the incident.

May 31, 2011

3700 block Main St. – assorted merchandise shoplifted from CVS Pharmacy, but recovered. An employee said that three female offenders entered the store at 9:05 p.m. May 31, took several items and left without paying. Offenders were later stopped on the street with the stolen goods and arrested.

3800 block Sharp St. – 25” Samsung TV and a cup of change stolen from the property between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. May 31. There were no signs of a forced entry.

200 block Sumac St. – flip camcorder and medication stolen from the property. Complaiant said at 11:25 a.m. May 31 he saw the offender and a friend, whom he let stay at his home, climbing out of his window with the items.

8500 block Henry Ave. – assorted clothing shoplifted from Kohl’s, but recovered. Complainant, a member of store security, said that a female offender was stopped and arrested after he attempted to leave the store without paying.

June 1, 2001

5800 block Henry Ave. – iPod Nano, pair of sunglasses and a Drexel University ID stolen from a 2009 Subaru Legacy between 10 p.m. May 31 and 8:40 a.m. June 1.

400 block Roxborough Ave. – copper pipes stolen from the property between 8:25 Jan. 1 and 8:25 a.m. June 1. Complainant said the property has been vacant since January 2011.

June 2, 2011

100 block Jamestown Ave. – Dell laptop stolen from the property between 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. June 2.

5600 block Ridge Ave. – Sunoco gas station employee said two men robbed the business’ shop at gunpoint. The offenders fled on foot with $200.

800 block Henry Ave. – complainant, a member of store security at Kohl’s, said someone attempted to steal men’s clothing and Phillies merchandise from the store. The offender was stopped and arrested.

June 3, 2011

4100 block Freeland Ave. – 2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle stolen between 9 p.m. June 2 and 6:45 p.m. June 3.

4300 block Lauriston St. – Gateway computer stolen from the property. Complainant said he left a contractor alone in his house to take measurements. Complainant said he later noticed that the item was missing, but did not see the contractor take it.

100 block Fountain St. – 2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle stolen between 7 p.m. June 2 and 8:20 a.m. June 3.

6700 block Ridge Ave. – complainant said his live-in girlfriend hit him in the head with a glass candle during a dispute. Complainant was taken to the hospital. Offender was arrested.

7800 block Ridge Ave. – 2008 Hyundai Tucson stolen between 12 p.m. June 1 and 9 a.m. June 3.

June 4, 2011

100 block Ripka St. – Toshiba laptop and 40 Phillies tickets stolen from the property between 9 p.m. June 3 and 1 a.m. June 4.

4700 block Silverwood St. – motorcycle stolen between 6:30 a.m. June 2 and 2:30 a.m. June 4. Complainant was out of town at the time.

600 block Shawmont Ave. – complainant said a man tried to rob him at gunpoint at the location. Complainant said he ran after grabbing the gun and pushing it away. Complainant said his friend came out of the listed location when he heard the disturbance. The offender then shot at the friend, then ran with another man. The driver of the offender’s car was later stopped and arrested.

June 5, 2011

400 block Martin St. – complainant said someone punched him in the lip. Complainant received three stitches. Offender was arrested.

400 block Martin St. – complainant said someone hit him in the right leg and back with a PVC pipe. He said a second offender punched him several times in the head and face. Both offenders were arrested.

4800 block Umbria St. – two complainants said their purses were stolen at a party. The first complainant said her bag contained a wallet with a driver’s license, ID card, an iPhone and $20. Second complainant said her bag contained a driver’s license, ID card, $40 and a Verizon cell phone.

4400 block Manayunk Ave. – complainant said someone punched him in the head and face for unknown reasons. Complainant was taken to the hospital.

6800 block Henry Ave. – book bag and clothing stolen from a 2010 Subaru Outback between 11-12:45 a.m. June 5.

June 6, 2011

4300 block Cresson St. – black grate stolen from the property between 10 p.m. June 4 and 8 a.m. June 6. Complainant said the item covers the property’s basement entrance.

4300 block Manayunk Ave. – delivery driver for Fiesta Pizza said two men robbed him after dropping off food at the location. Complainant said he threw an unknown amount of money to the ground. Offenders grabbed the cash and fled. No injuries were reported.

June 7, 2011

3800 block Manayunk Ave. – HP laptop stolen from the property between 9:12 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. June 7.

8500 block Henry Ave. – two iPhones stolen from an AT&T store. An employee said the offender took the items after walking around the business for approx. 10 minutes. Offender then fled on foot.

8200 block Henry Ave. – 2002 Honda CBR600F4 motorcycle stolen between 8 a.m. June 6 and 9:30 a.m. June 7.

June 8, 2011

6900 block Fowler St. – two air conditioners stolen from the property.

June 9, 2011

200 block Roxborough Ave. – complainant said two armed men attempted to rob him. One of the offenders punched the complainant in the head before fleeing.

5600 block Ridge Ave. – five sections of chain link fencing stolen from the property between 12:45 p.m. June 5 and 12:45 p.m. June 9.

8500 block Henry Ave. – offender arrested by store security at Kohl’s after shoplifting from the business.

June 10, 2011

4100 block Churchview St. – 1996 Dodge Dakota stolen, but recovered prior to police report.

Unit block River Road – lawn umbrella stolen from the property between 5 p.m. June 9 and 6:15 p.m. June 11.

June 11, 2011

200 block Roxborough Ave. – delivery driver for All-Star Pizza said a man placed an unknown object against the back of his head while he was making a delivery. Two more offenders then patted down the complainant, running off with $332. No injuries were reported.

4500 block Smick St. – TomTom GPS stolen from a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.

June 13, 2011

4200 block Terrace St. – five different cars were broken into at the location, including a 2007 Volkswagen, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Scion TC,  2006 Subaru Impreza and a 2008 Black Acura. GPS, Bank of America credit card, jewelry, CDs, sneakers, four tires, clothing and a phone charger were stolen from the vehicles.

800 block Port Royal Ave. – 2004 Chevy Colorado truck stolen between 11 p.m. June 11 and 10 a.m. June 13.

100 block Salaignac St. – two cars were broken into, including a 2010 Kia Fortage and a 2007 Honda Accord. Dell laptop, Kindle, cell phone charger, registration card, insurance card and a set of golf clubs were stolen.

400 block Krams Ave. – GPS and an iPod stolen from a 2005 GMC Canyon between 6 p.m. June 10 and 8:30 a.m. June 13.

400 block Aurania St. – complainant said her son stabbed her in the upper left breast with a knife after she refused to give him money for drugs. Complainant went to the hospital. Offender was arrested.

June 14, 2011

4200 block Pechin St. – jewelry, laptop, Playstation 3, two controllers and $50 stolen from the property between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. June 14.

100 block Green Lane / Silverwood St. – claw foot iron tub and a bundle of 400 bricks stolen from outside of the location.

June 15, 2011

5000 block Ridge Ave. – catalytic converter stolen from the Wissahickon Train Station between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. June 7.

June 16, 2011

600 block Leverington Ave. – Vespa scooter and a red motorcycle helmet stolen between 11 p.m. June 15 and 7 a.m. June 16.

June 17, 2011

4200 block Cresson St. – MAC make up kit stolen from a 2010 Jeep Wrangler between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. June 17.

3900 block Manayunk Ave. – Garmin GPS, registration and insurance card stolen from a 2010 Mazda CX7 between 2:30-3 p.m. June 16.

5500 block Ridge Ave. – tools, GPS and three tarps stolen from a 2008 Ford F-650 between 4:30 p.m. June 16 and 6:50 a.m. June 17.

4100 block Churchview St. / Tower St. – wireless Bluetooth device, Garmin GPS and a Belkin wire device stolen from a 2002 Mazda CX-7 between 7 p.m. June 16 and 7:15 a.m. June 17.

5400 block Hermit Terrace – gold ring with diamonds stolen from the property between 8 p.m. June 16 and 3:45 p.m. June 17.

200 block Hermitage St. – Toshiba laptop, Wii game system, Michael Kors watch, silver ring and more stolen from the property between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. June 17.

4700 block Umbria St. – 1987 Honda Elite scooter stolen between 8 p.m. June 16 and 4 p.m. June 17.

6400 block Lawnton – bottle of Ambien, bottle of Percocet, car seat, makeup bag and $5 stolen from a 2007 Toyota Camry between 10:30 p.m. June 16 and 12:30 a.m. June 17.

June 18, 2011

4900 block Ridge Ave. – two book bags, iPhone 4, two beach towels and a pair of flip flops stolen from the location. Complainant said he placed the items on a rock while at the waterfalls.

7100 block Henry Ave. – back pack, $40, necklace, iPhone 4, sneakers, T-Shirt and an ATM card stolen from the location. Complainant said he placed the items near the creek.

June 19, 2011

4200 block Cresson St. – four cars were broken into, including a 1998 Toyota, 2009 Ford, 2011 Dodge and 2002 Volvo. Coach bag, Cannon camera, Bank of America debit card, gold bracelet, $150, cell phone charger, purse, GPS and a GPS charger were stolen.

800 block Bells Mill Road – pocketbook containing credit cards, driver’s license, medical card, glasses, keys and $500 stolen from a 2005 Chevy Tahoe between 10-11:30 a.m. June 10.

8400 block Ridge Ave. – mountain bike stolen, but recovered. Complainant said a man hit him five times in the face before stealing his bike. Offender was later identified by the complainant. Offender was then arrested.

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