The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between April 29-May 13. Information is courtesy of 6th District Capt. Brian Korn; Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service; Center City District; the Police Liaison Committee and Midtown Village Merchants Association. To report crime tips, visit www.phillypolice.com or call 215-686-TIPS (8477).
INCIDENTS
— Between 9:30 p.m. April 29 and 9:30 a.m. April 30, someone entered a 2008 Jeep parked in the 800 block of Pine Street without any force and took a purse with cash. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, thus police were not dispatched.
— Between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3, someone entered a 2010 Mazda parked in the 1200 block of Sansom Street in an unknown manner and stole a laptop. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, thus police were not dispatched.
— At 10:05 p.m. May 3, a man was seated outside Mercado Restaurant, 1216 Spruce St., when a male ran past and grabbed his iPhone from the table and fled south on Camac Street. The suspect was described as a black male, 27 years old, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with short hair and wearing a blue/green shirt and checkered backpack.
— Between 4-10:30 a.m. May 4, someone smashed the window of a 1996 Honda parked in the 1200 block of Pine Street and stole cash and an iPhone. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, thus police were not dispatched.
— At 6:45 p.m. May 5 (reported 7:20 p.m. to SEPTA police), a woman was in the SEPTA concourse, 1300 Market St., when a male ordered her to give him her money; she complied. The suspect was described as a black male, 22-25 years old, 5-foot-8, with a thin build and wearing a white T-shirt and black hoodie.
— At 1:20 a.m. May 7, a security officer making rounds found a door to an office inside 1315 Walnut St. kicked in; nothing was reported missing. Central Detective Division checked the scene for evidence.
— Between 6-10 p.m. May 7, a secured bicycle was stolen from outside 263 S. Ninth St.
— At 1:15 p.m. May 9, a woman’s handbag was snatched while she was walking in the 400 block of South Eighth Street. The suspect fled east on Clinton and was described as a black male in his late 30s, 5-foot-7, 200 pounds, with facial stubble and wearing a blue hoodie and black jeans.
— Between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12, someone entered an unlocked dormitory room of the Art Institute, 1346 Chestnut St., forced open a bedroom door and stole two laptops. Sixth District Officer Maiorano attempted to lift fingerprints.
— At 3:20 a.m. May 13, a woman was at the pay station inside the parking garage at 1201 Walnut St. when a male snatched money from her hand and fled. The suspect was described as a black male, 5-foot-10 to 6-foot, with a medium build and light complexion and wearing a red Phillies cap and a Phillies jersey.
NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS
— At 1:30 p.m. May 1, members of the City Wide Vice Unit arrested a female inside the massage parlor at 202 S. Quince St. for prostitution.
— At 11 p.m. May 2, a man’s laptop was taken while he was sitting at a bar at 1100 Sansom St. At 2:35 p.m. May 3, police stopped a male in the 300 block of South Broad Street when he contacted the complainant and attempted to sell back the laptop. The 38-year-old suspect with a local homeless-shelter address was charged with theft and related offenses.
— At 9:40 p.m. May 5, 6th District bike patrol Officers DeLuca and Keenan were called to a disturbance inside a room at the Parker Spruce Hotel, 261 S. 13th St. Inside, they encountered a male who was found to be in possession of over 150 prescription narcotic pills. The 23-year-old suspect with a South Philadelphia address was charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics.
— At 10:55 a.m. May 7, a man was in the 900 block of Walnut Street when he was attacked by a demented male with a stick. The victim suffered minor injuries and the male was apprehended by 6th District Officers Grier and Sweeney. The 51-year-old homeless suspect was charged with aggravated assault and related offenses.
— At 9:40 p.m. May 8, 6th District Officer Cary responded to a call in the 1300 block of Walnut Street, where a woman with a bloodied face was encountered. The victim reported that her boyfriend bit her face during an argument. The 49-year-old suspect with an Overbrook address was charged with domestic assault.
— At 11:35 p.m. May 8, 6th District Officers Butler and Burrell arrested a male wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear for court, outside 1300 Locust St. The 46-year-old suspect with a local homeless-shelter address was charged with contempt of court.
— At 2:25 a.m. May 9, 6th District Officers McCauley and Haberle responded to a call at 1001 Sansom St. Two occupants of a parked vehicle were investigated and a vial of marijuana was found in a female’s possession. The 24-year-old suspect with a North Philadelphia address was charged with possession of marijuana.
— On May 9, to address iPhone and laptop thefts in the area, 6th District plainclothes Officers Ferrero and Blackburn set up a surveillance at 1211 Walnut St. At 3:45 p.m., a male took a laptop and iPhone from the outdoor table and started to walk away. The 32-year-old suspect with a Northeast Philadelphia address was charged with theft.
— At 12:35 p.m. May 12, 6th District Sergeant Dandridge arrested a male wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear for court outside 1001 Market St. The 34-year-old suspect with a Northeast Philadelphia address was charged with contempt of court.
— At 1:30 p.m. May 12, 6th District Officer Sweeney arrested a male wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear for court, outside 1216 Chestnut St. The 66-year-old suspect with a local homeless-shelter address was charged with contempt of court.