Crime Report: September 2024

4/1 (reported 9/18)
Theft
3300 Henry Ave. (Allegheny University)
12PM
Reportee, Gregory Ames, the fleet vehicle manager for Turning Points For Children, reported that a company vehicle (2018 Nissan Sentra, $15,000) was parked in a lot at listed location on 4/1. On 9/2, the vehicle was reported missing. Tow file checked with negative results.

9/18
Theft
37XX Midvale Ave.
6:42PM
Complainant reported several items stolen from her vehicle (blue clutch, $50, and credit and debit cards) by unknown offender (Black male 50’s, bald, white beard, black gasses, black and white striped shirt, orange hat, white denim jeans, black jacket). The offender was a passenger in a white Cadillac sedan with dark tinted windows and windshield. Offender attempted to use the credit card at Target (on Monument Rd.), but the card was declined. Target store has video upon request.

9/17
Theft
4328 Ridge Ave. (Falls Bridge Lofts Apts.)
4:02AM
Complainant noticed the hood of his 2019 Chevy Impala was up, and the rear tires and passenger side headlight were missing. The rear driver’s side window was broken, but nothing was taken from inside the vehicle.

9/16
Theft
3600 W School House Ln. (Ravenswood Apts.)
10:30AM
Complainant parked his black 2021 Honda Accord ($20,000) on 7/16 at 10:30PM. When he returned to the car at 8:30AM on 9/17, it was missing. The car contained a brown wallet with credit cards and $750 in cash.

9/15
Theft
4201 Ridge Ave. (Le Bus restaurant)
12PM
Complainant states two Black males snatched her purse (containing Louis Vuitton wallet, $80 cash, and credit cards) off the back of her chair while she was eating lunch at Le Bus. The offenders attempted to use her credit cards at a nearby Target. The compl. obtained surveillance video from the restaurant of the incident.

9/13
Theft
33XX Ainslie St.
7PM
Complainant reported his black 2015 Audi A3 ($15,000) missing from the space where he’d parked it in front of his house. Compl. is unsure if his vehicle was locked or unlocked. Tow file checked with negative results.

Theft
3601 Midvale Ave. (Rite Aid)
10:26AM
Employee witnessed known theft offender take Motrin and a harvest candle ($26.38) and leave store without paying. Store surveillance of incident available.

9/12
Theft
44XX Driftwood Dr.
9:38PM
Complainant reported theft of a package (containing American flag, $20) from the steps of her home. Using Ring cam video, she witnessed the offender (Black male, 20-29 years old, heavy set build, wearing a black shirt and black shorts) exit an older model Nissan Maxima, take the package, and flee northbound on Driftwood Dr.

Simple assault (domestic)
37XX Stanton St.
1:07PM
Offender sprayed pepper spray at the complainant and, in the process, also sprayed the compl’s two-year old child directly in her eyes. Offender continued to maliciously spray compl. Offender arrested.

9/8
Aggravated assault
Ridge and Midvale Ave.
2:19AM
Complainant stated that she and offender (Lyft driver) got into an altercation in the vehicle causing the offender to terminate the ride at the listed location. Compl. further claimed that the offender threw a beer bottle at the back of her head. Police observed no visible injuries. Compl., who appeared to be visibly intoxicated and was uncooperative, refused police permission to check for any injuries.

9/5
Theft
3592 Cresson St. (Ravenswood Apts.)
9PM
Complainant parked her 2015 Chevy Malibu at listed time. When she returned to it, she noticed the passenger side window was smashed and her black Glock 9MM pistol ($500) and about $20 cash were missing from inside. No damage to the vehicle and no surveillance available at time of report. Compl. stated she saw a white truck speed away northbound on Cresson St. There is a surveillance camera on the rear of her apartment building.

9/4
Theft
37XX Merrick Rd.
10:30PM
Complainant parked his 2020 Honda Civic at listed time. When he returned to it at 10:30AM the next day, he noticed that his registration and insurance cards were missing from inside. No damage to the vehicle and no surveillance available at time of report.

Theft
3601 Midvale Ave. (Rite Aid)
3:44PM
Employee witnessed unknown offender (Black male, approx. 60 years old, 5’10’, 170 pounds wearing a gray hat, black shirt, blue jeans, and gray sneakers) take essential oils and pain relief cream ($63.96) and leave the store without paying. Store surveillance of incident available.

9/3
Theft
3601 Midvale Ave. (Rite Aid)
3:43PM
Employee witnessed two unknown offenders (white male with hair in ponytail, wearing black t-shirt and pants, and tan boots. White female, white shirt, black shorts and shoes) take protein powder and Gold Bond powder ($127.46) and leave the store without paying. Offenders fled in a black Nissan Rogue. Store surveillance of incident available.

9/1
Theft
44XX Riverview Ln.
10:16PM
Complainant parked black 2022 Honda CRV at listed time. When he returned the next day at 6:25am the car was gone. Compl. reviewed Ring surveillance footage and determined vehicle was taken on 9/1 shortly after he parked it.