The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between Feb. 13-27. Information is courtesy of 6th District Capt. Brian Korn and Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service. To report crime tips, visit www.phillypolice.com or call 215-686-TIPS (8477).
INCIDENTS
— At 5:15 p.m. Feb. 13, an unattended handbag was taken from inside Lucky Strike, 1336 Chestnut St., by a black male, in his 40s, tall with salt-and-pepper hair and wearing a black leather coat.
— At 11:30 p.m. Feb. 13, complainant picked up a male dressed as a female in the 1200 block of Locust Street who took a laptop from the rear seat of the vehicle and fled. The suspect was described as 5-foot-10 with black shoulder-length hair and wearing a dark jacket, dark knee-high boots and dark leggings.
— At 10:05 p.m. Feb. 17, a man was walking in the 300 block of South 12th Street when two males came up behind him, punched him in the head without warning and fled west on Panama Street, then north on 13th. The man received a cut to the ear and described the suspects as black males, in their 20s, one was wearing a grey jacket with a white stripe on the sleeve.
— At 12:05 a.m. Feb. 18, a man was walking in the 1200 block of Market Street when three males accosted him and demanded his money. The complainant fought with the males, received a cut on his leg, but nothing was taken. The suspects were described only as three black males.
— At 12:30 a.m. Feb. 18, a man was on steps to his residence in the 1000 block of Clinton Street when two males pulled him down and demanded money. When the man yelled for help the males fled east on Clinton. The suspects were described only as black males in their late 20s.
— Between midnight and 2:15 a.m. Feb. 18, someone entered a 2006 Buick parked in the 1300 block of Walnut Street and stole a 9 MM handgun. There was no forced entry and no fingerprints were lifted. The complainant drove to the 6th District to make the report and was arrested for DUI.
— Between 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 19, someone entered an unlocked 2003 Infinity parked in the 1100 block of Sansom Street and stole a backpack with an iPad. The incident was reported to another district, thus no fingerprints lifted.
— Between noon-12:20 p.m. Feb. 22, a secured bicycle was stolen from outside 1210 Walnut St.
— Between midnight Feb. 19 and 4 p.m. Feb. 22, two guitars left by the front door of a residence, 700 Lombard St., were stolen. Numerous people have access to the residence throughout the day and night.
— Between 2-11:20 p.m. Feb. 23 a secured bicycle was stolen from outside 832 Pine St.
— Between 7:15-11:15 p.m. Feb. 23, a bicycle was stolen from the common hallway of an apartment building in the 1000 block of Pine Street.
— At 10 a.m. Feb. 24, a man was walking in the 1000 block of Market Street, when a male placed an unknown object to his neck and took his prescription drugs, cell phone and some cash. The suspect was described as a black male, 5-foot-8, with a thin build and wearing a black hoodie and black baseball cap.
— After parking in the paid lot at 1301 Market St. between 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Feb. 24, the owner of a 2012 Chevy discovered an iPad was missing. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, thus police were not dispatched.
— At 3:26 a.m. Feb. 25, two males entered the Mitchell & Ness store, 1201 Chestnut St., without force. Video shows two males, no further description, entering the second-floor exit door, which is usually locked. Three jerseys were recovered outside the door, nothing taken. No fingerprints were lifted as conditions were too dusty due to renovations.
— Between 12:10-4:50 p.m. Feb. 25, a laptop, iPod and some jewelry were found to be missing from an apartment in the 1100 block of Pine Street. All the windows and doors were secured when complainant left and upon return; there was no damage and no forced entry. Officer DeLuca attempted to lift fingerprints.
— At 2:25 p.m. Feb. 25, two males took a tip jar from the counter of Capogiro, 119 S. 13th St., and fled north on 13th. The suspects were described as white males, one in his mid-to late 20s, 5-foot-10 with scruffy facial hair and wearing a white tank top and grey sweat pants; the other was in his 30s, 5-foot-10, wearing two hoop earrings and light-colored clothing.
— Between midnight-5 p.m. Feb. 26, a brass knocker was taken from the door of a residence in the 400 block of South 10th St.
— At 11:30 p.m. Feb. 27, a parking attendant at 1337 Chestnut St. was assaulted by a male attempting to park on the lot for free. The attendant suffered a broken rib and described the suspect as a white male in his 30s, 5-foot-7 with a medium build and driving a Lexus with a New Jersey tag.
NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS
— At 7:25 p.m. Feb. 13, 6th District Officers DeCrosta and Grant arrested a male outside 200 S. 12th St. wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear for court. The 34-year-old suspect with a Tacony address was charged with contempt of court.
— On Feb. 14, Central Detective Division arrested a male for multiple counts of theft by pick-pocket which occurred in the 6th District: Jan. 12, Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; Jan. 18, Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce St.; and Jan. 26, Marriott Hotel, 1201 Market St. The 46-year-old suspect with an Overbrook address was charged with theft, robbery and related offenses.
— At 4:50 p.m. Feb. 14, 6th District bike patrol Officer Sprouls observed two males fighting in the middle of the street at 13th and Locust. The officer attempted to break up the fight, but was met with physical resistance that resulted in all parties falling to the ground and struggling. The suspects, one was 31 years old with a Roxboro address and the other was 33 years old with a local address, were charged with obstruction, resisting arrest and related offenses.
— At midnight Feb. 15, the attendant at the paid parking lot at 1327 Locust St. saw a male attempting to take item(s) from a car on the lot and called 911. 9th District police found the male in another parking lot at 230 S. Broad St. who had taken an item from a car in that lot. The 54-year-old homeless suspect was charged with two counts of theft from motor vehicle and related offenses.
— At 6:33 p.m. Feb. 15, a male entered the Doggie Style store, 114 S. 13th St., with his hand in his pocket, stating he had a gun and took money and fled with another male who was waiting outside. The suspects were described as black males, both in their 20s, one was 5-foot-8, clean-shaven and wearing a heavy black coat with a red shirt under it, black hat, black sweatpants with a white stripe and black sneakers; the other was wearing a black coat with a white shirt under it. Central Detective Division processed the scene for evidence and latent fingerprints and recovered security video.
— On Feb. 19, 6th District Officers Pariseau and Greco arrested a male for a robbery of the Travel Lodge, 1227 Race St. This male was identified for the robbery of the Doggie Style store, 114 s. 13th St., on Feb. 11 and 15, as well as The Roadway Inn, 1208 walnut St., on Feb. 7. The 49-year-old suspect with a Southwest Philadelphia address was charged with three additional counts of robbery.
— At 10:15 p.m. Feb. 16, 6th District bike Officers McQue and Keenan arrested a 23-year-old suspect with a Blue Bell address for DUI in the 900 block of Locust Street.
— At 2:45 a.m. Feb. 17, complainant was accosted in the 1300 block of Pine Street by a male with a handgun who took her iPhone and wallet and fled north on 13th. Using GPS tracking and the description of the suspect provided by the complainant, 6th District officers along with Central Detective personnel, located the male in the 800 block of North Warnock Street. The 16-year-old suspect with a Richard Allen address was charged with robbery and related offenses.
— At 2:50 a.m. Feb. 19, 6th District Officers Erwin and Young responded to a call in the 1100 block of Spruce Street where they arrested a 24-year-old suspect charged with domestic assault.
— At 4 a.m. Feb. 21, 6th District bike patrol Officers Erwin and Stone arrested a 34-year-old suspect with a South Philadelphia address in the 100 block of South 11th Street for possession of (33 baggies) marijuana.
— At 3 p.m. Feb. 23, 6th District plainclothes officers Kovach and Calhoun observed a male walking from the 400 to the 1000 blocks of Pine Street trying car doors. The officers followed the male into the 3rd District where he continued trying door handles until a door opened in the 700 block of South Sixth Street. The male entered the vehicle, rummaged through it and took a GPS. The male was apprehended, the GPS recovered and the owner located. The 35-year-old homeless suspect was charged with theft from motor vehicle.
— At 7:40 p.m. Feb. 24, officers of the Narcotics Unit served warrants at a residence in the 1200 block of Chancellor Street and on a vehicle parked in the area and confiscated a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine along with Valium, GHB, cash and drug paraphernalia. Arrested were two suspects, a 34-year-old and 37-year-old, both with local addresses, who were charged with illegal narcotic distribution.
— At 2:05 a.m. Feb. 26, 6th District Officers Macchione and Cifelli arrested a male outside 1200 Spruce St. wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear for court. The 32-year-old suspect with a local address was charged with contempt of court.
SUMMARY OFFENSE ARRESTS
— On Feb. 14, police issued citations for summary offenses at 7:50 p.m. outside 200 S. 13th St. and at 10:20 p.m. outside 1200 Locust St.
— On Feb. 15, police issued citations for summary offenses at 8:55 p.m. outside 244 S. 13th St.; at 9 p.m. outside 1222 Locust St. (two); and at 9:05 p.m. outside 261 S. 13th St.
— On Feb. 16, police issued a citation for a summary offense at 10:05 p.m. outside 300 S. 12th.
— On Feb. 18, police issued a citation was issued for a summary offense at 5:45 p.m. outside 1234 Locust St.
— On Feb. 22, police issued a citation for summary offenses at 11:50 p.m. outside 1245 Lombard St.
— On Feb. 23, police issued citations for summary offenses at 10:45 a.m. outside 1101 Locust St.; at 9 p.m. outside 912 Walnut St.; and at 8:35 p.m.. outside 1201 Chestnut St.
— On Feb. 24, police issued citations for summary offenses at 12:50 a.m. outside 1237 Lombard St.; at 1:15 a.m. outside 1135 Waverly St.; at 8:50 p.m. outside 260 S. 13th St.; and at 9:10 p.m. outside 1200 Chancellor St.
— On Feb. 25, police issued citations for summary offenses at 6:50 p.m. outside 200 S. 12th St. and at 9:25 p.m. outside 1222 Locust St.