Northern Liberties Town Watch

in the murder of our neighbor, friend, sister, cousin, daughter – Sabina Rose. 

We will ALL need to gear up for writing our Victim’s Impact Statements for Sentencing. Instrux to come…

The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported To the 6th District:

ROBBERY:
On Monday, 04/30/12, 6:30 PM, complainant was walking in the 400 block Fairmount Ave. when 2 males on bicycle rode by and snatched an iPhone from his hand. The complainant fell to the ground during the incident.  The offenders were described as Hispanic males, both 14-16 years,  #1- riding a light blue BMX bike, #2-wearing a red baseball cap and riding a BMX bike.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY:
On Saturday, 05/05/12, 5:45 AM, complainant was walking in the 300 block Spring Garden St when an unknown person (no description) attempted to snatch her handbag, nothing was taken.

ASSAULT:

On Sunday, 05/06/12, 1:35 AM, complainant got into an argument with a group of males at Brown & Lawrence Sts.  The males punched and kicked the complainant who required medical treatment for head injuries.  The offenders were described as white males, all age 20-25, #1-wearing a red/white stripe shirt, no further description.

On Sunday, 05/06/12, 2:05 AM, while in the 200 block Green St. a female was punched in the face by an unknown male.  Her friend came to assist her and he was stabbed in the chest and abdomen by the offender who fled west on Green St.  The offender was described as a black male, 60′s, gray hair in a wheelchair.

From your neighbor at 320 Brown Street:

Below is a link to [YouTube] containing security camera footage for a car “break-in” ([our] car was unlocked) that took place around mid-night on 4/26 into 4/27 at my townhome located at 320 Brown St.

The footage is about 5min in length and includes several spots where the car’s interior light illuminates the person’s face throughout the video. This crime was reported to the police on the morning of 4/27.

Luckily, not much was stolen outside of some sunglasses and insurance and registration cards.  Either way, quite brazen in that it wasn’t that late at night; he spent almost 5 minutes in our car; and we are the last interior townhome at Brown St Estates. So, he had to walk past everyone’s home on his way to our car.

From the 6th District:

On Friday, 04/27/12, between 12:30 AM and 8:30 AM an unlocked 2011 Ford, parked in the 300 block Brown St. was entered without force and 2 pair of sunglasses were taken.  Local security camera video showed a black male, 40-50 years, 6′, 180 lbs taking the items.  6th District Officer Thornton lifted latent finger prints.

The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported to the 6th District:

AUTO THEFT:
Between 11 PM, Sunday, 04/15/12 and 9 AM, Monday, 04/16/12, a 2007 Honda, parked in the 400 block Olive St. was taken without permission

ATTEMPTED AUTO THEFT:
Between 8 PM, Wednesday, 04/18/12, and 12:30 PM, Saturday, 04/21/12, a 2002 Suzuki parked in the 400 block Brown St. had a broken window and wires under the dash were damaged in an apparent attempt to steal the vehilce. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatche.

THEFT:
On Saturday, 04/21/12, 1:10 PM, a male went into the bar at 149 Brown St., paid for beer with a $100 bill, was given $80 in chage.  While the bartender was putting the beer into a bag, the nmale picke dup the $100

bill and left with it and the $80 in change.  The offender was described asd a black male late 40′s,  6’3″, wearing an orange shirt and tan pants.

ARRESTS REPORTED:
On Tuesday, 04/17/12, 6:15 PM, complainant put her I-Phone down on the counter inside the Rite Aid, 339 Spring Garden St. when she went to pick it up it was gone.  Security video showed a customer at the register take the phone and leave after paying for his items.  The phone was tracked via GPS to 8th & poplar Sts. where 6th District Officers Greco and Pariseau observed a male seen in the video on the ball field.  The male was apprehended and the I-Phone was recovered.  The 36 year old offender with a Center City address was charged with Theft.

UPDATE:  On Monday, 04/02/12, a 2001 Honda was reported stolen from the 400 block Olive St.  On Sunday, 04/22/12, 12:05 AM, 24th District Officers arrested a male operating the stolen vehicle in the 800 block E. Ontario St.  The 23 year old offender with a Frankford address was charged with Auto Theft and related offenses.

The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported to the 6th District:

INCIDENTS REPORTED:
None to Report.

ARRESTS REPORTED:

On Friday, 04/13/12, 6th District Officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 700 N. Front St. at 6:30 PM.

On Sunday, 04/15/12, 6th District Officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 200 Spring Garden St. at 2:45 AM.

Captain Brian J. Korn #50
Commanding Officer
Sixth Police District

Robbery/Other: 1 / 1 cleared by arrest

4/2/12—180 W Girard Ave (3:30pm), security guard for Liquor Store states offender entered and asked for empty boxes, when security officer walked away, offender took items from shelf and consealed them when security approached him, offender pulled out a knife and threatened him. Male was apprehended.

Residential Burglary: 3 / 0 cleared by arrest

3/25/12—1100 N 4th St, (btwn 3/23 & 3/25), unknown person broke into a property thru a front window screen and damaged frame. Nothing taken at this time.

3/31/12—900 N American St (9pm), unknown person broke into a property thru an unknown manner and removed various items.

4/2/12—900 N 6th St (3/28), notified by her real estate company that someone broke into the lock box and removed the key to the property and entered and removed approximately 140 ft of copper piping.

Commercial Burglary:  1 / 0 cleared by arrest

3/20/12—1000 Germantown Ave, security camera caught a male gaining access into property thru the roof and the open up the rear door, to allow a 2nd male in, each male removed a flat screen TV.

Theft From Auto:  7 / 1 cleared by arrest

3/24/12—1100 N American St,(2am) victim states that he parked his vehicle outside location and when he returned unknown person broke into the car and removed below items. Items Taken: clothes and personal items

3/25/12—1000 Hope St,(9am) victim states that he parked his vehicle outside location and when he returned unknown person broke into the car and removed below items. Items Taken: purse & Iphone

3/26/12—1000 N 5th St,(btwn 3/24 & 3/26) victim states that he parked his vehicle outside location and when he returned unknown person removed below items. Items Taken: IPOD

4/4/12—200 W George St,(12am) victim states that he parked his vehicle outside location and when he returned unknown person removed below items. Items Taken: license and registration

4/5/12—400 Cambridge St,(3am) victim states that he parked his vehicle outside location and when he returned unknown person removed below items. Male was apprehended. Items Taken: GPS

4/10/12—400 W George St,(12am) victim states that he parked his vehicle outside location and when he returned unknown person removed below items. Items Taken: GPS, purse, IPhone, work ID, paperwork

4/10/12—1000 N Orianna St,(10am) unknown person removed below items from a vehicle without permission. Items Taken: Smart phone, leather jacket

Stolen Auto:  2 / 0 cleared by arrest

2/15/12—900 N Front St, (8pm), Unknown person(s) removed below vehicle from the highway without permission. Vehicle Info: 2008 Nissan Versa, PaTag# HSE-7788, (Blue)

4/2/12—300 W George St, (11pm), Unknown person(s) removed below vehicle from the highway without permission. Vehicle Info: 2001 Volkswagon Jetta, PaTag# HKW-0181, (Silver)

Homicides:  NONE

Aggravated Assault/Other:  NONE

The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported to the 6th District:

AUTO THEFT:
Between 8 PM, Friday, 03/30/12 and 9:30 AM, Monday, 04/02/12, a 2001 Honda, parked in the 400 block Olive St. was taken without permission.

ARRESTS REPORTED:
On Monday, 04/02/12, 6th District officers issued citations for Open Containers of Alcohol on the Highway to 2 males outside 540 N. 4th St.

On Tuesday, 04/03/12, 1:30 AM, 6th District Officer Crichton observed 2 males next to a 2002 Acura, parked in the 400 block of Brown St. attempt to gain entry.  Recovered from the males were tools, apparent master keys for older model Hondas and Toyotas.  The offenders ages 18 and 19, both with East Phila. addresses were charged with Attempted Theft From Motor Vehicle. Both offenders have been previously arrested for theft of wheels and tires in the Northern Liberties area.

Captain Brian J. Korn #50
Commanding Officer
Sixth Police District

AUTO THEFT:
On Wednesday, 03/28/12, between 6 AM and 12 PM, a 2000 Dodge van, parked at 5th & Green Sts, was taken without permission.

THEFT FROM AUTO:
Between 7 PM, Saturday, 03/31/12 and 7 PM, Sunday, 04/01/12, 2 tires with rims were taken without permission from a 2008 Toyota parked in the 800 block N. Orianna. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched,

ARRESTS REPORTED:
On Saturday, 03/31/12, 12:25 AM, 6th District Officer Wimsey arrested a male who was in the rear yard of a residence in the 800 block N. 5th St, without permission. The 21 year old offender with a Downingtown Pa. address was charged with Trespass and Public Intoxication.

Captain Brian J. Korn #50
Commanding Officer
Sixth Police District

The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported to the 6th District:

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY:
On Friday, 03/23/12, complainant left his residence in the 100 block Brown St. at 8:30 AM, returned at 5:45 PM and saw that there were pry marks around the door frame, also the window screen was open and the blinds damaged.  Entry was not gained, nothing was taken.  6th District Officer DeLuca attempted to lift latent fingerprints.

ARRESTS REPORTED:
On Wednesday, 03/20/12, 4 AM, while on patrol, 6th District Officer Crichton observed 2 males looking into a parked Saab in the 400 block Fairmount Ave using a flashlight and then attempt to open the car door. The males fled, but were apprehended a few blocks away. The offenders ages 19 and 17, both with local addresses were charged with Attempted Theft From Motor Vehicle and related offenses.

Captain Brian J. Korn #50
Commanding Officer
Sixth Police District

Townwatch says: The crime season is upon us. Be sure to check your doors and window locks when going out or going to bed. Be wary when walking around late at night and entering your home.

The below incidents in the Northern Liberties area were recently reported to the 6th District:

INCIDENTS REPORTED:

None to Report.

ARRESTS REPORTED:

On Thursday, 03/15/12, 6th District Officers Taylor and Sanford were on patrol and observed a male break a window of a parked 1997 Honda in the 800 block N. American St.  When the male saw the officers approach he ran to the 900 block N. American St. and tried to hide under a car.  The 27 year old offender with a Camden N.J. address was charged with Attempted Theft

From Motor Vehicle.

Captain Brian J. Korn #50
Commanding Officer
Sixth Police District