Feb. 24 – Feb. 25, 2011

Today’s Good News

After a woman’s purse was snatched on West Broad Street, Fourth Precinct Officer Justin Bauwens quickly responded. With the help of Officer George Soongnarata, Bauwens spotted the robber and they caught her even though she tried to walk away. After being interviewed by Detective Claude Picard, the woman was arrested and charged with robbery.

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

2/24/11 6:00 p.m.

2700 block of North Avenue

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by three unknown males. Three arrests were made.

2^nd Precinct

ROBBERY

2/24/11 10:30 p.m.

2800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway

A male reported he was assaulted and robbed by four unknown males.

PROPERTY CRIMES

NOTHING TO REPORT