Nov. 8 – Nov. 9, 2011

Today’s Safety Tip

With the widespread use of computers and iPods, they have become a sought after item to thieves. Always remember to lock your doors and windows and never leave items in plain view for criminals to see. If your valuable items are ever stolen make sure you have record of the following information: brand, model, serial number, color, location and date purchased, and any identifying marks.

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 (X2)

11/8/11 3:22 p.m.

3400 block of Montrose Avenue

Two males reported they were robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

4^th Precinct

ROBBERY

11/8/11 4:40 p.m.

911 N. Harrison St.

A clerk reported several unknown males assaulted him and robbed the Harrison Mini Mart at gunpoint.

4^th Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (X2) (SHOOTING)

11/8/11 7:35 p.m.

3000 block of Hanes Avenue

Two males reported they were shot by an unknown person(s). Their injuries are not life-threatening.

1^st Precinct

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

11/8/11 9:29 p.m.

1700 block of North 21^st Street

A male reported two unknown males tried to rob him at gunpoint.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1^st Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

11/3/11 – 11/7/11 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

3800 block of Glenwood Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a guitar.

3^rd Precinct

BURGLARY

11/4/11 – 11/7/11 3:30 p.m. – 9:45 a.m.

3200 block of Cutshaw Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the business.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

11/7/11 – 11/8/11 7:45 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.

1900 block of Avondale Avenue

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

4^th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

11/8/11 9:03 p.m. – 9:05 p.m.

1300 block of Altamont Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a bag.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

11/8/11 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

2300 block of Cecil Road

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

4^th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

11/8/11 8:10 a.m. – 6:55 p.m.

600 block of North 7^th Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a GPS unit.