SWCC crime thread

[dr_gingivitis]

ROBBERY ALERT from the 17th District:

In recent weeks we have experienced an increase in robberies in the area. Attached is a summary of the incidents as well as descriptions of the males involved. In at least two of the robberies the male has worn a black hoodie with a design on the back, in both cases he fled on a bike. Unlike in the past where the robberies have occurred in the early morning hours, these incidents have occurred between 3:00PM and 12:00PM. We have increased the patrols in the area. Anyone observing males acting suspicious in the are ask to immediately call 9-1-1. As always thank you for your assistance.

1906 Catharine St 11/9 8:15pm 32/W/F
Compl states that the listed offender approached her at the listed location and said "Give me your money" while simulating having a gun under his sweatshirt. Compl refused and the offender fled on his bike. Nothing was taken. Offender info: B/M approx 15yrs, 5'7", white hoodie w/ black design on a black BMX bike.

700 S. 22nd St 11/7 6:15pm 30/B/M
Compl stated that he was approached by the offenders (#1 B/M, light beard, blk hoodie, with a blk handgun, #2 B/M tan hoodie) who brandished a blk handgun and told the complainant to give him his stated items, the offenders went into the compls pockets and took his brown wallet containing ID, credit cards, $1,500 usc, car keys and then fled in his rental car (Nissan Armada) N/B on 22nd St.

2201 Catharine St 11/6 10:41pm 31/W/M
Compl states that the offenders punched him in the head and took his jacket. Offenders then fled N/B on 22nd St then E/B on 2100 Fitzwater St. Compl refused to go to SDD and wants no further police action. Offender info: 5- B/Ms, black hoodies and blue jeans.

2100 Fitzwater St 11/9 8:20pm 19/W/F
Compl states that the offender walked up to her, grabbed her right arm and went through all of her pockets and stated "Give me everything you have". Offender did not get anything then fled on a burgundy mountain bike. Offender info: B/M, 17-20yrs, 5'10", thin build, white hoodie with a black pattern, light blue jeans.

2100 Bainbridge St 11/10 8:00pm 53/W/F
Compl states that the listed offenders approached her and stated "Be quiet and give us your money". Compl then ran N/B on 21st St away from the offenders. Offenders did not follow. Nothing was taken. Compl able to ID one of the males. Offender info: 2- B/Ms, 6'0", thin build, clean shaven, short hair on bikes.

[torts]

Originally Posted by dr_gingivitis

ROBBERY ALERT from the 17th District:


700 S. 22nd St 11/7 6:15pm 30/B/M
Compl stated that he was approached by the offenders (#1 B/M, light beard, blk hoodie, with a blk handgun, #2 B/M tan hoodie) who brandished a blk handgun and told the complainant to give him his stated items, the offenders went into the compls pockets and took his brown wallet containing ID, credit cards, $1,500 usc, car keys and then fled in his rental car (Nissan Armada) N/B on 22nd St.

1,500 usc? does that mean 1.5k cash? is that a typo? did the victim have the united states code (USC) in his pocket?

[Mr. Brightside]

Originally Posted by torts

1,500 usc? does that mean 1.5k cash? is that a typo? did the suspect have the united states code (USC) in his pocket?

USC = United States Currency

[torts]

Originally Posted by Mr. Brightside

USC = United States Currency

that suck$, although i guess it's better than if it were 1,500 euros.

[Mr. Brightside]

Originally Posted by torts

that suck$, although i guess it's better than if it were 1,500 euros.

... or pounds ...

[regman]

Originally Posted by dr_gingivitis

ROBBERY ALERT from the 17th District:



1906 Catharine St 11/9 8:15pm 32/W/F
Compl states that the listed offender approached her at the listed location and said "Give me your money" while simulating having a gun under his sweatshirt. Compl refused and the offender fled on his bike. Nothing was taken. Offender info: B/M approx 15yrs, 5'7", white hoodie w/ black design on a black BMX bike.

700 S. 22nd St 11/7 6:15pm 30/B/M
Compl stated that he was approached by the offenders (#1 B/M, light beard, blk hoodie, with a blk handgun, #2 B/M tan hoodie) who brandished a blk handgun and told the complainant to give him his stated items, the offenders went into the compls pockets and took his brown wallet containing ID, credit cards, $1,500 usc, car keys and then fled in his rental car (Nissan Armada) N/B on 22nd St.

2201 Catharine St 11/6 10:41pm 31/W/M
Compl states that the offenders punched him in the head and took his jacket. Offenders then fled N/B on 22nd St then E/B on 2100 Fitzwater St. Compl refused to go to SDD and wants no further police action. Offender info: 5- B/Ms, black hoodies and blue jeans.

2100 Fitzwater St 11/9 8:20pm 19/W/F
Compl states that the offender walked up to her, grabbed her right arm and went through all of her pockets and stated "Give me everything you have". Offender did not get anything then fled on a burgundy mountain bike. Offender info: B/M, 17-20yrs, 5'10", thin build, white hoodie with a black pattern, light blue jeans.

2100 Bainbridge St 11/10 8:00pm 53/W/F
Compl states that the listed offenders approached her and stated "Be quiet and give us your money". Compl then ran N/B on 21st St away from the offenders. Offenders did not follow. Nothing was taken. Compl able to ID one of the males. Offender info: 2- B/Ms, 6'0", thin build, clean shaven, short hair on bikes.

How many more robberies and how many more drugs need to be dealt before the police does something about the suspicious characters that litter 22nd Street between Catherine and Fitzwater? Anyone who frequents these streets knows who the people are, they hang on the corners all day throwing trash, pissing and spitting all over the place, dealing drugs, smoking weed and looking shady. Lately I have repeatedly seen a groups of 2-4 young males (in addition to the usual suspects) "hanging" around looking up and down 22nd street wearing hoods over their heads (it isn't that cold!). What can we do to get rid of these people?

[lbphilly]

Originally Posted by regman

How many more robberies and how many more drugs need to be dealt before the police does something about the suspicious characters that litter 22nd Street between Catherine and Fitzwater? Anyone who frequents these streets knows who the people are, they hang on the corners all day throwing trash, pissing and spitting all over the place, dealing drugs, smoking weed and looking shady. Lately I have repeatedly seen a groups of 2-4 young males (in addition to the usual suspects) "hanging" around looking up and down 22nd street wearing hoods over their heads (it isn't that cold!). What can we do to get rid of these people?

It's frustrating, to be sure. Pity the folks from the 17th, who are now being shot at by large groups -- the last one involved five guys shooting from a patrol car, at about the same time these other bad boys are working 21st and 22nd streets.

[JillyS]

Anyone struck by how little ambition overall was shown by the criminals in this batch of robberies (except for the guys that got $1500)? Never thought I would use the word "ambition" and "criminals" in the same sentence, but there you go.

Not that this necessarily would have made a difference, but I'm also struck by how dark the neighborhood seems lately. Turn your porch lights on and encourage your neighbors to do the same...once it's dark it's dark...apparently it doesn't matter to these guys whether it's 6 p.m. or 2 a.m.

Oh, and here are the numbers to report defective street lights, if you are so inclined...
http://www.phila.gov/streets/street_lighting.html

[Coco]

Originally Posted by dr_gingivitis

ROBBERY ALERT from the 17th District:



700 S. 22nd St 11/7 6:15pm 30/B/M
Compl stated that he was approached by the offenders (#1 B/M, light beard, blk hoodie, with a blk handgun, #2 B/M tan hoodie) who brandished a blk handgun and told the complainant to give him his stated items, the offenders went into the compls pockets and took his brown wallet containing ID, credit cards, $1,500 usc, car keys and then fled in his rental car (Nissan Armada) N/B on 22nd St.


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Why have this much cash on your person?

[Lolly]

Originally Posted by Coco

Why have this much cash on your person?

I wouldn't be surprised if this was either a person who works for tips and/or tends to carry a lot of cash for other reasons. For example, I've heard many pizza-delivery people who may (or may not) be illegal aliens have a distrust of banks (i.e. reportable income).

So from what I understand, both of these types of people are more likely targets of robbers. That is, a person dressed in all black (for example) might be assumed to be a waiter/waitress who just got off from work & so is likely to be carrying cash tips. Someone who looks to be of hispanic descent & perhaps dressed a certain way could be taken for a delivery person who might also be carrying a large quantity of cash. (However I've also heard that someone like this might not even report such a crime. Again, for example illegal aliens who might distrust authority.)