Today’s Good News
Just before midnight earlier this week, a man tried to burglarize a business on Hull Street Road by climbing through a vent and air duct on the roof. However, the ceiling wasn’t as sturdy as he thought, leading to his tumble into the store. Unaware that he had set off the silent alarm, the man grabbed a shopping cart and began filling it with items. Minutes later, Second Precinct Officers K’Lynne Robinson and Matthew Wessler cautiously entered the store to investigate and the man tried to escape by running out of the back of the store. However, he ran smack into Officers Billy Gilbert, Teru Hayashi, Loynell Jefferson and Sergeants Frank Scarpa and James Hale, who safely took him into custody. With the assistance of Detective Derrick Longoria, the man was interviewed and charged with burglary. Good teamwork!
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
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
5/16/13 5:45 a.m.
6600 block of Midlothian Turnpike
A female reported two unknown males robbed her at gunpoint. Warrants have been obtained.
PROPERTY CRIMES
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
100 block of Banbury Road
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole an iPad, wallet and briefcase, some of which were left in plain view.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
100 block of South Colonial Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet and loose change.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3800 block of Dover Road
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a knife.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 9:45 p.m. – 8:55 a.m.
200 block of Portland Place
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole money.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.
200 block of Portland Place
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole money.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 9:20 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
200 block of Queen Charlotte Road
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a firearm.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
200 block of Portland Place
An unknown person(s) broke into the storage area and stole a key.
3rd Precinct
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
200 block of Portland Place
An unknown person(s) tried to break into the residence.
3rd Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
200 block of South Boulevard
An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/13 – 5/16/13 10:00 p.m. – 6:45 a.m.
00 block of North Boulevard
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole an iPod, charging cord and GPS system.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/16/13 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
700 block of North Boulevard
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/16/13 12:00 a.m. – 1:35 p.m.
200 block of Beaufont Court
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronic items.
4th Precinct
PURSE SNATCHING
5/16/13 6:05 a.m.
300 block of North 6th Street
An unknown male stole a purse.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/15/12 – 5/16/13 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
2800 block of Garland Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole copper pipes.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/16/13 2:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
600 block of North 1st Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
