Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2011

Today’s Safety Tip

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

ROBBERY

10/31/11 6:30 p.m.

1500 block of Bowen Street

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

1st Precinct

ROBBERY

10/31/11 10:44 p.m.

1800 block of Williamsburg Road

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

PROPERTY CRIMES

1st Precinct

BURGLARY

10/31/11 10:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.

1500 block of Stockton Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a TV, cell phone, jewelry and medication.

2nd Precinct

BURGLARY

10/31/11 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

4200 block of Terminal Avenue

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

3rd Precinct

BURGLARY

10/26/11 – 10/31/11 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

4400 block of Monument Avenue

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

3rd Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

10/29/11 – 10/31/11 5:00 p.m. – 2:33 p.m.

5500 block of Midlothian Turnpike

An unknown person(s) stole a vehicle from the above location.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

10/31/11 6:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

300 block of Bancroft Avenue

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

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

10/15/11 – 10/31/11 12:00 p.m. – 10:15 a.m.

2800 block of Fendall Avenue

An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole an HVAC unit and copper piping.

4th Precinct

BURGLARY

10/31/11 4:13 p.m.

600 block of West Grace Street

Three unknown males broke into the residence. Three arrests were made.