Today’s Good News
After gunfire was recently reported on Montrose Avenue and two homes were struck, citizens quickly stepped up to assist Fourth Precinct officers. With their help, officers were able to determine the site of the shooting and locate two hidden firearms in the neighborhood. Thankfully no one was injured and investigators are following up on several strong leads. Good teamwork citizens and officers!
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
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
3/2/11 12:23 a.m.
6200 block of Midlothian Turnpike
A male reported he was robbed by a known male. An arrest was made.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
2/27/11 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1300 block of North 30th Street
A possibly known person broke into the residence and stole property.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/28/11 – 3/1/11 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
600 block of Westover Hills Boulevard
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole the car radio.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/24/11 – 3/1/11 12:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.
5200 block of Pinecrest Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole copper piping.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
3/1/11 11:30 A.m. – 12:00 p.m.
6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole jewelry and methadone.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/1/11 – 2/28/11 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2400 block of Floyd Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole wiring.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
2/25/11 – 3/1/11 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2000 block of Idlewood Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence.
