Today’s Good News
A man recently wrote to commend Third Precinct Officer William McAuliffe for his stellar service. “We had a house fire beside our home, called 911, and I truly believe we would have lost our home if not for the prompt response by Officer McAuliffe to the scene. The fire was on the edge of becoming a major blaze, and because he arrived when he did, before the fire trucks, Officer McAuliffe truly saved the day,” the man wrote.
“His professionalism was beyond reproach, and he stayed until the fire department gave us the all clear. I truly hope this message ends up in front of the correct person so Officer McAuliffe's actions are seen and recognized by the rest of the department. I am truly thankful for his presence. Many thanks to one and all!”
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
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
1/7/13 11:00 p.m.
3900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
A male reported three unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
1/7/13 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
1800 block of Joplin Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole jewelry.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/7/13 7:30 a.m. – 7:58 a.m.
800 block of Bedrock Lane
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole jewelry and money.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
12/23/12 – 1/7/13 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2200 block of Afton Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronic items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
1/4/13 – 1/7/13 5:00 p.m. – 10:45 a.m.
200 block of Seneca Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the trailer and stole tools.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/7/13 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4600 block of Bassett Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole cash and cell phones.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/5/13 – 1/6/13 6:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2000 block of West Grace Street
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a wallet.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/7/13 2:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
1100 W. Main St.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole cash.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/8/13 1:50 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
1721 W. Main St.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole cash.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
1/7/13 3:00 p.m.
1600 block of 4th Avenue
Two males stole a vehicle from the above location.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
1/5/13 – 1/6/13 6:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
500 block of St. James Street
An unknown person(s) stole a car cover from the vehicle.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
1/5/13 – 1/7/13 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
2900 block of Edgewood Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole appliances and copper pipes.
4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
1/6/13 – 1/7/13 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
3200 block of Hanes Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole license plates off of the vehicle.