May 9 – May 10, 2012

Today’s Good News

Fourth Precinct Officer Donnie Watkins not only attempts to deter major crimes, but also works to address quality of issues, which often lead to violence and property crimes. For example, during a recent shift, he spotted a woman drinking in public who tried to hide the alcohol. He cited her for littering and having an open container. He knew her from previous arrests and would cite her again for the same crimes later that same day. Officer Watkins is diligent in trying to send a message that these petty crimes won’t be tolerated and that offenders need to clean up their act. To some, they may seem like small crimes, but these crimes can and do lead to bigger problems if not curbed. Thank you Officer Watkins!

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

3^rd Precinct

ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY

5/9/12               3:34 p.m.

3201 W. Cary St

A clerk reported an unknown male tried to rob the Wells Fargo.

4^th Precinct

ROBBERY

5/9/12               3:55 p.m.

3270 N. Boulevard

An employee reported an unknown male tried to rob the Clarion Hotel. An arrest was made.

3^rd Precinct

ROBBERY

5/9/12               6:52 p.m.

900 block of North Hamilton Street

A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by three unknown males.

 

PROPERTY CRIMES

1^st Precinct

BURGLARY

5/8/12 – 5/9/12             4:30 p.m. – 6:45 a.m.

1400 block of Harwood Street

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

2^nd Precinct

BURGLARY

5/9/12                          8:45 a.m. – 3:42 p.m.

100 block of West 29^th Street

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

3^rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

5/8/12                          12:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.

5000 block of Evelyn Byrd Road

An unknown person(s) stole power tools from the truck bed that were left in plain view and unsecured.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

5/8/12                           9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

500 block of Dove Street

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

4^th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

5/8/12 – 5/9/12             11:00 p.m. – 9:30 a.m.

4900 block of Old Brook Road

A possibly known male stole a vehicle from the above location.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

5/7/12 – 5/9/12             12:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.

2215 N. Lombardy St.

An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole car parts and copper piping.