Crime Report: February 2023

2/26
Theft
2967 W School House Ln. (Alden Park Apartments)
5PM
Complainant parked his blue 2017 Kia Optima ($17,000) on 2/26 at 5PM. He noticed car was missing on 2/27 at 5AM. Complainant states his goggles, hoodies, trophies, shoes, hats and Puma clothing ($2500) were inside the vehicle when stolen. Complainant states apartment building has surveillance cameras.

2/23
Theft
3510 Scotts Ln. (Sherman Mills)
3PM
Complainant invited offender over to his house and when offender left he saw him leave with his North Aware brand black parka ($700). Compl. has called offender numerous times about the jacket but hasn’t received a response.

Theft
3300 Henry Ave.
12PM
Complainant had package containing ADT home security system ($1500) delivered to her work address (listed location). Item was signed for by security guard at building. When compl attempted to retrieve item, it was missing. Security guard stated he signed for bulk delivery, which included missing item.

Aggravated assault
3701 Lincoln Dr.
10AM
While traveling on Lincoln Drive, complainant was involved in a road rage incident where male offender pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at her then drove away. Police stopped offender in a gold 2010 Dodge Avenger at City Ave and Conshohocken State Rd, where compl. made a positive identification of offender. Police recovered a black Glock 17 with 10 live rounds and placed it on property receipt.

Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts)
8AM
Reportee, who occasionally borrows a 2017 Hyundai Elantra ($11,000) for personal use, states she parked the vehicle in her gated lot at Alden Park around 8 AM. When she returned at about 7PM, the vehicle was missing.

2/21
Theft
3601 Midvale Ave. (Rite-Aid)
12:18PM
Rite Aid manager states that unknown offender was stealing from the store. When police arrested offender, they were in possession of a Shop Rite bag with (17) travel size bars of Dove soap ($36). Offender has outstanding warrants.

2/20
Theft
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls) 
5PM
Complainant parked his white 2017 Hyundai Sonata ($18,000) at listed time in apartment complex parking lot. When he returned to the vehicle at 1PM on on 2/21 it was missing. Police checked the tow file with negative results. No cameras at the location. Compl. is in possession of vehicle key.

2/18
Theft
Lincoln Dr. & W. Rittenhousetown Ln. (Wissahickon Parking Lot) 
12PM
Unknown person(s) broke the driver’s side front window of complainant’s 2015 Toyota Camry, accessed the trunk, and took her purse, backpack, $200 cash, and various ID’S (value $250).

2/17
Theft
31XX West Penn St.
12AM
Complainant’s 2011 Hyundai Sonata was stolen from listed location and was later located by police in the 2nd District on Carver Street. Complainant transported to vehicle and recovered it.

2/15
Theft
2900 West School House Ln.
9:30PM
Complainant parked her parked gray 2019 Kia Optima ($28,000) at listed location. When she returned, she noticed vehicle missing and glass on the sidewalk. Vehicle was last seen by neighbor who parked nearby at 11:45PM.

Theft
35XX Vaux St.
8:15AM
Complainant noticed the window and steering column of her 2023 Kia Sportage were damaged ($1500). She was unable to start vehicle due to damage to ignition. NouVaux Market has video surveillance of area.

Theft
34XX Crawford St.
12AM
Complainant parked HER 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe at listed time and location. When she returned, she noticed that the rear passenger-side window was broken and the steering column had been damaged ($1500).

2/14
Theft
36XX Calumet St.
10:45PM
Complainant discovered broken glass on the ground where her red 2018 Kia Sportage ($18,000) had been parked. When she viewed surveillance footage from her door camera, she saw an unknown male approaching the vehicle. In following footage, vehicle was gone.

Theft
4149 Henry Ave. (Jefferson University)
10:23PM
Reportee states that an unknown person(s) removed the catalytic converter from the 2019 Toyota Prius that reportee had borrowed.

Theft
3200 Cresson St.
9PM
Complainant parked his blue 2021 Hyundai Elantra ($20,000) AT listed location at 9PM. When he returned at 11AM the next day, the vehicle was missing and compl. noticed broken glass on the ground. At time of report, Police attempting to obtain surveillance footage from cameras at Franklin’s bar. Tow files checked with negative results.

Theft
36XX Calumet St.
7:30PM
Police recovered 2017 Hyundai Sonata prior to it being reported stolen from listed location by owner.

2/13
Theft
4168 Ridge Ave. (Sunoco/7 Eleven)
7:02AM
Police responded to a theft in progress at listed location. When police arrived, store manager reported that an offender (unknown Black male) had stolen 2 bags of chips, 2 Gatorade drinks and one pretzel ($20) before fleeing store.

2/12
Theft
34XX Tilden St.
9:30AM
Complainant parked her gray 2020 Kia Sportage at 6PM on 2/11 at listed location. When she returned to the location the next day at 9:30AM, the vehicle was missing. Officers later located the vehicle on the 3100 block N. Hemberger St. with damage to rear passenger window and steering console. Owner recovered the car.

2/11
Aggravated assault
Fox St. & Roosevelt Blvd.
7:28PM
Complainant #1 states a single bullet struck her vehicle at listed location. The bullet went through the front windshield and exited through the passenger door. Compl. #2’s vehicle was also struck by gunfire while a passenger was in the car. No injuries to either compl.

2/9
Theft
3601 Midvale Ave. (Rite-Aid)
2PM
Rite Aid employee states that unknown white female offender (wearing white/tan hat and blue jacket) passed all points of purchase with over the counter medications ($622.75) without payment. Offender fled on foot in unknown direction.

2/8
Theft
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls)
10PM
Complainant noticed a broken rear window on their 2018 Hyundai Elantra and damage to their steering column as a result of attempted vehicle theft.

Theft
2900 West School House Ln.
7PM
Complainant parked her blue 2016 Hyundai Tucson at 7PM. When she returned to vehicle at 9:40AM on 2/9, she noticed her rear passenger window was smashed, the vehicle was running, and the steering column was ripped out. No cameras in the area. No items taken from vehicle.

Theft
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls)
3:30PM
Witness parked her gray 2022 Hyundai Venue in apartment complex lot at about 3:30PM. When she returned to the car at about 8AM the next morning, she noticed that the passenger-side window had been smashed and the ignition column was broken. No items observed missing. No surveillance footage of lot.

2/7
Theft
4168 Ridge Ave. (Sunoco/7 Eleven)
3PM
While complainant was inside the 7 Eleven, he put his phone ($100) down on the counter and left the location. When he returned at 3:29PM, the phone was missing. Compl’s phone is not trackable at time of incident. Unknown if any surveillance is available.

Theft
36XX Stanton St. 
Complainant received notification that a package containing a CPR mannequin ($450) had been delivered to her home. When she returned home, she found the shipping box with her name and address but it was empty.

2/6
Theft
2900 W. Queen Ln. (Drexel U. College of Medicine campus)
7:24PM
Complainant noticed that several of his items missing at 4:45PM on 2/6: black LL Bean parka ($300), white Apple Airpod Pros ($300), and various keys ($50). He last saw them at 11AM that day. No video evidence available.

2/5
Theft
2967 W School House Ln. (Alden Park Apartments)
9PM
Complainant parked her red 2013 Kia Forte inside Alden Park’s parking lot at listed time. When she returned to the vehicle at 1:05PM on 2/6, she noticed the catalytic converter ($2800) was missing from her vehicle. She had the car towed to a repair shop. Surveillance cameras present in the parking lot.

Theft
34XX Capital View Dr.
11:20AM
Complainant woke to discover that his black 2018 Dodge Challenger was missing. He tracked his vehicle to listed location and recovered it himself. He declined police assistance.

From the files of the 39th District. Special thanks to Captain Joseph Busa and the dedicated officers of his command for making this section possible.

If you notice suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately. Also call the 39th district at 215-686-3390 and ask for the Crime Prevention Officer.

If you have security cameras, please register them with OPERATION SAFECAM – it’s a free service offered by the Police Department. Video captured by your camera may assist in the investigation of a crime.

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