Aug. 11 -- Aug. 12, 2010

Today’s Good News

Third Precinct Officer Brian Shows recently arrested a man for tampering with an automobile. A witness observed the suspect pulling on door handles in the 3200 block of Ellwood Avenue in the rear alley. Witnesses followed the suspect until officers could arrive on scene to make an arrest. The witnesses' description and reporting of the man's movements led to his arrest. Good job to both the citizen and Officer Shows!

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

4^th Precinct

HOMICIDE

8/11/10 6:30 p.m.

3252 Cliff Ave.

A male was found shot to death inside the above location.

2^nd Precinct

ROBBERY/DEATH INVESTIGATION/AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING x2)

8/11/10 9:57 p.m.

800 block of Bramwell Road

One male was found shot to death, two males were shot and one male was assaulted at the above location.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1^st Precinct

THEFT FROM BUILDING

8/10/10 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

701 N. 25^th St.

An unknown person stole items from a purse at the above location.

2^nd Precinct

BURGLARY

8/11/10 6:00 a.m. – 6:15 a.m.

An unknown person(s) entered the business and stole copper piping and a weed eater.