Today’s Good News
Fourth Precinct Officer Bruce Larka recently responded to investigate a burglary on Second Avenue and encountered a man on the property when he arrived. The man said he was a neighbor who had come to investigate after hearing the burglar alarm, but Officer Larka knew better. After Officer Larka investigated further, the man admitted to breaking into the property and was subsequently charged with three felonies. This arrest would not have been possible without Officer Larka’s quick response and solid investigative acumen. Good work!
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
HOMICIDE
12/18/12 4:22 p.m.
1700 block of Rosecrest Avenue
A male was found shot at the above location. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
12/18/12 10:15 p.m.
5000 block of Forest Hill Avenue
A male reported two unknown males assaulted him.
2nd Precinct
SEXUAL ASSAULT
12/19/12 1:00 a.m.
4100 block of Pettus Road
A female reported an unknown male sexually assaulted her.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
SCOOTER THEFT
12/17/12 – 12/18/12 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
2800 block of East Marshall Street
An unknown person(s) stole a scooter from the yard.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/18/12 10:55 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike
An unknown female entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a purse.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/17/12 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
00 block of North Davis Avenue
An unknown female entered the unlocked vehicle and stole camera equipment.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
12/18/12 4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
1100 block of West Grace Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked residence and stole several items.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
12/17/12 – 12/18/12 10:15 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
2905 Chamberlayne Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole money.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
12/17/12 – 12/18/12 11:30 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
4026 McArthur Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the business.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/18/12 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4000 block of Hermitage Road
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole the registration.
