Today’s Good News
Kudos to Officer Prabhat McDonnough-Contreras who was named Fourth Precinct’s Officer of the Month for November! Officer M-C, as he’s known, spent the month patrolling in the right places at the right times and boy did it pay off! His constant patrols in in the Highland Park area were a key factor in crime reduction and is believed to have contributed to a drastic reduction in residential burglaries in that area. During one particular incident, he was responding to investigate suspicious individuals when he heard another call two blocks away for a burglary.
Thanks to his speedy response with Officer Todd Evans, four individuals were detained and determined to be both the suspicious individuals and the burglars! They were arrested, and detectives determined that they were connected to several other burglaries in the area. Good work! Officer M-C also serves as the precinct’s Spanish translator for victims and suspects. His ability to communicate with those who have limited English speaking ability has been a huge asset not only to patrol officers, but also precinct detectives. Thank you Officer McDonnough-Contreras.
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
1st Precinct
ROBBERY
12/17/12 4:45 p.m.
North 29th and T streets
A teen male reported two unknown males robbed him.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
12/17/12 8:30 p.m.
2800 block of Barton Avenue
A male reported two unknown males robbed him.
4th Precinct
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY (X2)
12/18/12 1:25 a.m.
500 block of East Broad Street
Two females reported two unknown males and an unknown female tried to rob them.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
12/18/12 3:06 a.m.
218 E. Main St.
An employee reported two unknown males and an unknown female robbed the business. Two arrests were made.
PROPERTY CRIMES
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
12/16/12 – 12/17/12 10:00 a.m. – 4:57 p.m.
3300 block of McGuire Drive
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/16/12 – 12/17/12 8:00 p.m. – 7:45 a.m.
3400 block of Idlewood Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a GPS unit.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/12/12 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
5900 block of Lowry Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole change.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
12/18/12 4:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
2900 block of West Grace Street
An unknown male broke into the residence.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/13/12 – 12/14/12 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1600 block of Grove Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a parking pass.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/17/12 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
200 block of West Clay Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole fabric softener.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/17/12 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.
500 block of St. James Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole medication and money.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/17/12 1:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
100 block of West Franklin Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a backpack.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/15/12 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1600 block of Overbrook Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a laptop.
