5th District: Rash of wallet and purse thefts at Main Street bars

5th Police District in Philadelphia 

This list covers Jan. 23. – Feb. 5

January 23, 2012

5700 block Ridge Ave. – license tag stolen from a 2001 Nissan Quest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 23.

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January 24, 2012

6000 block Ridge Ave. – complainant said two men assaulted him while he was walking at the location. Complainant said one of the offenders used a racial slur and had brass knuckles. Offenders were arrested.

January 25, 2012

5700 block Ridge Ave. – HP laptop and case were stolen from the property between 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 8:05 a.m. Jan. 25.

8500 block Henry Ave. – five pairs of Nike sneakers were stolen, but recovered by a member of the store’s security.

January 26, 2012

100 block Leverington Ave. – cash box containing $100, two snow shovels and five rolls of duct tape were stolen from the property.

8500 block Ridge Avenue – 1998 Honda Civic stolen.

January 27, 2012

400 block Monastery Ave – Craftsman lawn mower stolen from the property.

7100 block Ridge Ave. – 28 cases of Red Bull were stolen from a truck at the location.

January 28, 2012

4100 block Main St. – complainant said he was punched and kicked in the face during physical confrontation. Offender was arrested.

8500 block Henry Ave. – a man was arrested for shoplifting. Store security at a department store caught the offender stealing a white gold necklace.

700 block Crestview Road – Yamaha ATV stolen, but recovered.

January 29, 2012

4100 block Main St. – complainant said someone stole her wallet from a bar at the location.

6600 block Ridge Ave. – 19″ Toshiba laptop stolen from the property.

January 30, 2012

4200 block Main St. – complainant said someone stole her pocketbook from a restaurant at the location. She said the item was hanging over a chair.

February 1, 2012

7800 block Ridge Ave. – lottery tickets stolen from a convenience store at the location.

February 3, 2012

6900 block Ridge Ave. – 2007 Nissan Maxima stolen.

700 block Cathedral Road – iPod Touch stolen from a 2008 Ford Explorer between 10-11:45 p.m. Feb. 2.

500 block Greenhill Lane – wedding band, emerald ring, diamond engagement ring, diamond hoop earrings and two diamond rings were stolen from the property.

February 4, 2012

3700 block Main St. – two iPhones, iPhone car dock, wallet, SS card, Dell laptop with bag, clothing and detergent were stolen from a 2003 Chevy Suburban.

300 block Ripka St. – gold necklace and $1250 stolen from the property.

February 5, 2012

4400 block Main St. – iPhone, credit cards, IDs and $150 stolen from the property. Complainant said someone took the items from her wallet while she was inside a bar at the location.

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