Today’s Safety Tip
The warm start of spring brings folks out the house and onto the sidewalks. Pedestrians should follow these personal safety tips to stay safe: choose well-traveled streets and avoid going through vacant lots, alleys or deserted areas. Use the buddy system whenever possible. Get to know your neighborhoods where you live and work. Carry your purse close to your body and keep a firm grip on it.
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
2/29/12 6:13 a.m.
1500 block of Clarkson Road
A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.
2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/29/12 6:35 a.m.
4600 block of Southwood Parkway
A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.
1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
2/29/12 6:39 p.m.
2300 block of Bethel Street
A female reported she was assaulted by a known female. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)
2/29/12 10:00 p.m.
2400 block of Barton Avenue
A female reported she was assaulted by a known male.
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
2/29/12 11:40 p.m.
200 block of South Harrison Street
A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY (X2)
2/29/12 11:45 p.m.
1800 block of West Cary Street
A male and female reported they were robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/28/12 – 2/29/12 6:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
200 block of Hull Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole several items.
1st Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (X6)
2/28/12 – 2/29/12 7:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
300 block of Stockton Street
An unknown person(s) broke into six vehicles and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/27/12 – 2/29/12 12:01 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.
3200 block of Condie Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole an inspection sticker.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
2/29/12 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
4100 block of West Grace Street
A possibly known person(s) stole an iPad from the building.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/29/12 6:00 p.m. – 7:32 p.m.
800 block of Roseneath Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a laptop left in plain view.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/8/12 – 2/29/12 2:00 p.m. – 7:18 a.m.
3200 block of 2nd Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into an outbuilding and stole a weed eater.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2/29/12 8:15 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.
1200 block of East Brookland Park Boulevard
An unknown person(s) stole an unlocked vehicle running with keys in the ignition.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2/29/12 12:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
200 block of North Laburnum Avenue
A known male stole a locked vehicle from the above location.
4th Precinct
DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
2/29/12 – 3/1/12 9:30 p.m. – 3:04 a.m.
1304 Azalea Ave.
An unknown person broke a door to the business.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2/29/12 9:13 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
3500 block of Griffin Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole an unlocked vehicle running with keys in the ignition.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/28/12 – 2/29/12 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
1200 block of West Laburnum Avenue
An unknown person entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a laptop and gym bag.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/29/12 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
4900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/29/12 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
3100 block of Garland Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole jewelry and cash.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
2/29/12 – 3/1/12 10:30 p.m. – 1:45 a.m.
200 block of North 3rd Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole two purses.
4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
2/29/12 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
00 block of North Laurel Street
An unknown person(s) stole license plates off of the vehicle.
