Crime Report: March 2023

3/22
Theft
3510 Scotts Ln.
9AM
Complainant states while preparing to leave his friend’s apartment, he noticed that both of his cellphones ($200) were missing and $150 had been taken from his food stamp card. Compl received a new card, but needed police report to account for the missing money.

3/21
Theft
3601 Midvale Ave. (Rite Aid) 
12:45PM
Witness (Rite Aid employee) observed two offenders shoplift a day planner, various cleaning products and batteries ($100). They fled in a gray Chevy Impala toward Ridge Ave. Police surveyed area with negative results. Offenders: #1 Black male, black sweatsuit with gray accent on sweatshirt. #2 Black female, pink jacket, blue jeans, tan Ugg boots.

Aggravated assault
33XX Frederick St.
5:04AM
Complainant states that she and offender (boyfriend) got in a verbal dispute because he got jealous over some text messages. She said he grabbed her and threw her on the ground before slapping her face. When she ran downstairs to leave, he threw a beer can at her, which cut her chin. She refused medical assistance. Offender arrested.

Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
4AM
Complainant states the rear windshield of his red 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee was smashed and the steering column had been damaged. Compl claims this is second time this occurred to him at Alden Park. The management refused to supply footage. Police advised that he file a private criminal complaint.

3/20
Theft
3640 Stanton St.
4:16PM
Complainant parked her green Huffy adult mountain bike ($300) outside her apartment at 8:30AM. She noticed that it was no longer there at 4:15PM. She stated that no one had permission to use it. Property manager needs police report in order to access cameras. Compl advised.

Theft
4328 Ridge Ave. (Falls Bridge Lofts) 
8AM
Unknown offender broke into the driver side window of complainant’s 2015 Kia Rio and attempted to steal it by breaking the steering column and altering the ignition. No surveillance cameras or witnesses to incident at time of report.

3/19
Theft
3026 W Queen Ln. 
6AM
Unknown person(s) cut catalytic converter ($766) from Complainant’s 2018 Toyota Highlander sometime between 6AM on 3/19 and 7AM on 3/20.

3/12
Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
3:12PM
Complainant states that an Android phone ($100) was delivered at listed time. However, package was not in the mail room when compl went to retrieve it. Compl claims he needed police report to dispute item with Xfinity.

3/11
Theft
35XX Ainslie St. 
6:30PM
Complainant parked his white 2017 Hyundai Elantra at listed time and location. He noticed the vehicle missing on 3/12 at 8AM and was notified by police it had been involved in an accident at 256 W Godfrey St. It had been towed to 5536 Baynton St. In addition to accident damage, complainant observed vehicle had broken ignition and steering column as well as a broken window.

Aggravated assault
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls)
8AM
Police responded to listed location and encountered complainant and offender at the corner of Wissahickon and Midvale Ave. Compl. claimed that she and offender got into an argument inside her apartment about the offender’s phone, during which he grabbed her, scratching her arm, hand, and neck. Police noticed scratches and cuts on compl in those areas. They arrested the offender and transported compl to NWDD to give statement.

3/9
Theft
35XX Cresson St.
8:20PM
Complainant parked her blue 2019 Hyundai Tucson ($35,000) at listed time and location. When she returned to vehicle, it was missing. Vehicle had bumper sticker that read “Kind people are my kind of people.” Purple steering wheel cover and yoga mat ($35) were inside vehicle.

Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
1:30PM
Complainant observed the passenger side rear window and the ignition/steering column broken on her silver 2022 Hyundai Accent. Complainant states she rarely drives the vehicle and had parked it inside the apartment complex lot about two weeks prior.

3/8
Theft
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls)
8:30PM
Complainant parked his 2010 Toyota Prius in apartment complex lot at about 8:30. When he returned on 3/9 at 11:30AM, he noticed the catalytic converter ($4800) on his vehicle was missing. No cameras in area.

3/7
Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
12:15AM
Witness (security guard) observed an unknown male wearing all black clothing attempting to steal black 2016 black Kia Forte. Offender observed guard approaching him and ran from the scene. The vehicle’s passenger side rear window was broken and the ignition of the vehicle was damaged. Owner of the vehicle was notified and given report numbers.

3/6
Theft
3026 W Queen Ln. 
9:14PM
Complainant stored his Glock 19 9MM handgun in the center console of his parked 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. When he returned to the vehicle at 8:25PM on 3/6, he noticed that the right-side mirror had been broken and the firearm was missing. No video cameras in the area.

Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
9PM
Complainant parked silver 2018 Hyundai Sonata ($15,000) in apartment complex lot at listed time. He noticed the vehicle missing the next day at 7AM.

Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
3:20PM
Complainant, son of vehicle owner, parked gray 2011 Hyundai Sonata ($6,000) in apartment complex lot at listed time. He noticed the vehicle missing on 3/7 at 6:30PM. Police checked tow file with negative results.

Aggravated assault
4168 Ridge Ave. (Sunoco/7 Eleven)
12:36PM
Complainant filed report at 16th District station. He stated that he and unknown offender got into a verbal dispute over a gas pump at listed location. Offender punched the compl in the chin with what he believed to be a taser. The punch caused compl to fall backwards and bleed from his chin. The punch also caused compl’s right foot to come out of the joint. Compl did not seek medical treatment. Offender description: White male (30-39 years old), 200 lbs, and dirty blonde hair. Drove a white pickup truck

3/5
Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
10:31PM
Complainant parked silver 2012 Hyundai Sonata ($4,000) in apartment complex lot at listed time. When he returned, the vehicle was missing. No broken glass in area or surveillance cameras.

Theft
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls)
9:30AM
As complainant left her apartment for work, she didn’t realize she’d dropped her iPhone 11 ($400). She noticed her mistake when she arrived at work. She returned to the apartment complex at 2PM to search for the phone, but couldn’t find it. Phone was untrackable, probably due to being turned off.

Theft
4168 Ridge Ave. (Sunoco/7 Eleven)
2:40AM
Five offenders (3 Black females and 2 Black males) took multiple food and drink items ($60 total) and fled without paying.

3/2
Theft
3300 Henry Ave. 
10:25AM
Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a business. When officers arrived on location, the complainant stated that offender (compl’s cousin) stole her iPhone 13 ($900). Compl tracked phone to Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Center. Offender is being treated there and their belongings are locked away. Crisis Center staff say they don’t have authority to access offender’s locker to retrieve phone. Compl has been advised.

3/1
Theft
3697 Midvale Ave. 
4:57AM
Complainant parked his black 2021 Dodge Challenger ($40,000) at 11PM on 2/28. When he returned to vehicle at 4AM on 3/1, it was missing. Police checked tow file with negative results.

2/7 (reported 3/1)
Theft
Ridge and Midvale Ave.
9AM
Compl (firefighter) states that while working a 24 hour shift he checked his vehicle and noticed his wallet and a jacket (total value: $100) were missing. Compl had left vehicle unlocked.

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