Today’s Good News
Auto theft is a crime of opportunity. To avoid becoming a victim of auto theft drivers should keep the following safety tips in mind -- Never leave your car to warm up unattended; do not leave your keys in the car; lock your car doors; park in well lighted or high traffic areas; and use an anti-theft device, which can be a deterrent.
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
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
1/5/11 10:29 a.m.
3400 block of
A male reported he was shot.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
1/5/11 1:31 a.m.
3100 block of
A male reported he was stabbed by a known male. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
1/5/11 5:00 p.m.
1200 block of
A male reported he was robbed by two unknown males.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
1/1/11 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
00 block of
An unknown person(s) broke two car windows.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
1/1/11—1/5/11 8:30 p.m. – 11:15 a.m.
3800 block of
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a GPS unit, cash and a digital camera.
