Jan. 13 – Jan. 14, 2011

Today’s Good News

After an increase in burglaries in Church Hill, officers sent safety notices out to residents. Thanks to one alert citizen, a man was arrested after he was spotted breaking into a garage in the 2700 block of East Broad Street. First Precinct Officers Dana Brereton, Michael Morris, Brian Taylor and Harry Fitzpatrick quickly responded along with Detective Clyde Lindsey, who spotted and arrested the offender just a block away. Since then, the crimes have dropped significantly. Good work everyone!

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

ROBBERY

1/13/11 10:56 p.m.

600 block of Edgehill Road

A female reported she was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1^st Precinct

BURGLARY

1/13/11 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1500 block of North 30^th Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole property.

2^nd Precinct

BURGLARY

1/13/11 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

2300 block of Wright Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronic equipment and cash.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

1/12/11 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

3900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a TV.