Today’s Good News
It didn’t take long for First Precinct officers to find and arrest the trio responsible after two men were recently robbed at knifepoint on North 25th Street. Detectives David Cuffley and Michael Kirby responded to the initial scene, interviewed the victims and broadcast the suspects’ descriptions. Focus Mission Team Tactical Unit officers as well as Officers Ron McClarin, James Spada, James Mitchell and Jermaine Powell spotted the suspects nearby on North 22nd Street and pursed them on foot when they ran, quickly arresting them. After further investigation, all three men were charged with robbery. 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
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
1/2/13 3:16 p.m.
3900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
A male reported two unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
1/3/13 11:00 p.m.
4200 block of North Avenue
A female reported an unknown male robbed her at gunpoint.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
MOPED THEFT
1/3/13 3:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
2800 block of Fairfield Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a locked scooter.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (X5)
12/16/12 – 1/2/13 5:00 p.m. – 11:17 a.m.
6500 block of Old Warwick Road
An unknown person(s) broke into two vehicles and entered three unlocked vehicles and stole tools and clothing.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/3/13 8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
3900 block of Midlothian Turnpike
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
1/3/13 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
200 block of Bartee Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
4th Precinct
MOPED THEFT
1/3/13 9:30 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.
300 block of East Main Street
An unknown person(s) stole a locked moped.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
1/2/13 – 1/3/13 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
3001 Meadowbridge Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole clothing and computers.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
1/3/13 6:30 a.m. – 5:53 p.m.
3300 block of Gloucester Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole two firearms.