SWCC crime thread

[dr_gingivitis]

Originally Posted by Mr. Brightside

Can we rename this the smashed window thread. A resident on the 2000 block of Christian had his window broken this afternoon. I'd LOVE to catch the f**ker(s) doing this crap.

There is a thread dedicated to the car break-ins:

http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/showthread.php?t=36130

They did catch someone breaking into a lot of cars on Grays Ferry, but it seems he wasn't the only one doing it.

[lbphilly]

Originally Posted by Mr. Brightside

Can we rename this the smashed window thread. A resident on the 2000 block of Christian had his window broken this afternoon. I'd LOVE to catch the [persons] doing this crap.

Car or house window? What time? East end or west end of the block?

We were home but we were watching a DVD and our neighbor was playing music, so we probably wouldn't have heard it anyhow, but I'm annoyed. I saw a youth standing on the steps of a house on the west side that I know wasn't his when I biked back from the Pathmark around 5:45; he was talking to some guys on the street.

[Mr. Brightside]

Originally Posted by lbphilly

Car or house window? What time? East end or west end of the block?

We were home but we were watching a DVD and our neighbor was playing music, so we probably wouldn't have heard it anyhow, but I'm annoyed. I saw a youth standing on the steps of a house on the west side that I know wasn't his when I biked back from the Pathmark around 5:45; he was talking to some guys on the street.

Car window. Right in front of your house! It probably happened between 5:00 and 6:30.

[lbphilly]

Originally Posted by Mr. Brightside

Car window. Right in front of your house! It probably happened between 5:00 and 6:30.

Oh dear. It could very well have been those kids I saw hanging in front of the house next door to mine, presumably related to the kid standing on someone else's steps. You know, my spidey senses were tingling, but unfortunately I had about 60 lb of groceries on the back of my bike so I didn't feel equal to investigating. I don't even think I could give a description.

[JillyS]

From the South Philly Review:

"A woman was fondled and robbed last Thursday on the 2200 block of Pemberton Street by a man who rode up to her on a bicycle.
The victim was walking at 5:15 a.m. when the offender tried to strike up a conversation, according to a bulletin issued by the Special Victims Unit. Getting off his bike, he fondled and pushed her against a door then snatched her purse, which contained an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
The perpetrator was described as black with a dark complexion, round face and goatee. He was 20 to 25 years of age, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and wearing black, baggy nylon pants, a black puffy winter jacket and a black ski cap.
He fled on a dark-colored BMX bicycle in an unknown direction.


To report information, call the Special Victims Unit at 685-3264."

[twiki]

Originally Posted by CrawDaddy000

Friend of mine heard someone yell "he stole my purse!" this morning at 5:30am from inside her home. Sounded like it came from 22nd and Fitz area. Does anyone else know anything about what happened?

Sounds like the mugging/assault/fondling that JillyS posted about.

May be a good time to suggest that if you are getting mugged, it's more effective to scream "Fire!!! Your house is on fire!!!" rather than "He stole my purse!".

People (being people) will generally be too timid to poke their head out for the latter... but people will be much more motivated to respond to possible house fire next door.

[marchi]

My sons bike was pinched around 22nd and Van Pelt last night (apparently not locked properly). A blue Raleigh with yellow grip tape. Appreciate a yell if anyone can help.

[Lolly]

Originally Posted by twiki

it's more effective to scream "Fire!!! Your house is on fire!!!" rather than "He stole my purse!".

People (being people) will generally be too timid to poke their head out for the latter... but people will be much more motivated to respond to possible house fire next door.

Yeah, I've heard that one before too, but I really wonder how many people who are being attacked will actually remember to say that.

[peacemaker]

A neighbor wrote this about Southside Pizza on 20th between Carpenter and Montrose. Does anyone know anything?

Did you see the seige of the pizza joint last night, there were like 7
or 8 cops and a bucnh of fire guys climbing into the apt above the pizza
shop last night. I have no idea what was going on though.

[dr_gingivitis]

From the 17th district:

ROBBERY ALERT!
THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN ROBBERIES IN THE AREA



Make it Difficult to be a Robbery Victim

• Most robberies are committed in the late hours of night or early hours of the morning, when the sun is down.
• Reduce the risk of being robbed by making sure you take these simple precautions.

1. Pay attention to your surroundings: Do not walk past an area if you see a person or persons in that area acting suspIcious.

2. Walk in well lit areas: Try walking along the main streets that are well lit and have frequent traffic instead of small side streets and alley ways.

3. Try to travel in numbers: Offenders usually go after individuals walking alone so if possible walk with friends.

4. Keep personal property secure: Keep a firm hold on your pocketbooks and backpacks or other carrying bags, also keep valuables out of plain view i.e. (money, wallets, IPODS and cell phones). Offenders will target an individual if they see an item they want in plain view.

Remember never fight back with a robbery suspect always keep your safety first, try to remain calm and get a good physical description of the offender.






ROBBERY ALERT!


2400 Madison Sq. 6/23 0:44 49/W/M
Compl states that he picked up the males at 1500 Washington Av. in his Victory cab #P068. Compl drove them to the listed location when offender #1 pointed a black hand gun at him and demanded money. The compl drove off and the offenders fled in an unknown direction. Nothing was taken. Offender info: #1 B/M, 6'2", black shirt with bold writing; #2 B/M, 5'8", black t-shirt.

800 S 19th St. 6/25 11:15 27/W/M
Compl was walking S/B on 19th St when the listed offender approached and asked "What’s in your pockets?" Compl then replied "Why" at that point offender #2 walked up behind the compl and stuck what he thought was a gun in his back. Compl states that he heard the gun being cocked back so he reached in his pockets and gave the male the listed items. Compl was then told to walk N/B on 19th St. Compl does want any further police involvement and states he cannot ID. Offender info: #1 B/M, 16-17yrs, 5'10" wearing a green t-shirt; #2 B/M NFI.

2599 Carpenter St. 6/25 6:00 32/B/M
Compl states that while at a red light at Carpenter and Graysferry Av the listed offender opened his car door and said "Give me your money". Offender then struck the compl in the head with a black handgun and took the listed items. Offender then ran E/B on 2500 Kimball St. Compl was taken to HUP by Medic #23, possible concussion. Offender info: B/M, mid 20s, white/blue striped shirt, blue capri type pants, white sneakers.

700 S 20th St. 6/26 2:30 42/B/F
Compl states that she was walking S/B on 700 S 20th St when an unknown person hit her on the head from behind. The compl fell to the ground and when she awoke she noticed $20 USC missing. Report taken by 9th District at Hanehman Hospital. No offender info.