The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between Feb. 17-23. 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).
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INCIDENTS — At 2:25 p.m. Feb. 18, a woman was inside IHOP, 1320 Walnut St., with a woman she just met who stole the victim’s tablet and cell phone and fled. The robber was described as a white female, 20-22, with short hair, wearing a black jacket and jeans. — Between 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 21, someone forced open the doors, which were not deadbolted, to two apartments in the 1200 block of Sansom Street and stole a laptop, jewelry and a watch. Sixth District Officer Maiorano attempted to lift fingerprints. — At 9:25 p.m. Feb. 21, someone was walking in the 200 block of South Camac Street when a male approached from behind, stuck a sharp object to the victim’s neck and stole money from a pocket. The culprit was described as a 6-foot-2 black male with a stocky build, wearing a dark jacket and smelling of cologne.
NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS — At 1:10 a.m. Feb. 19 inside Tabu, 200 S. 12th St., a male went to the third floor of the bar, which was not open to the public, and stole cash from a counter and ran down the stairs. Bar security apprehended a suspect outside and held him for police. The cash was recovered. The 64-year-old suspect with a West Philadelphia address was charged with burglary and related offenses. — At 5:20 p.m. Feb. 21, 6th District Officers McQue and Cella arrested a 31-year-old Camden woman outside 1218 Chestnut St. and charged her with being a fugitive from another jurisdiction. — Between 9:15-10:50 p.m. Feb. 22, members of the Citywide Vice Unit made three arrests for prostitution: two at 300 S. 12th St. and one at 400 S. 12th St. — At 1:10 p.m. Feb. 23, 6th District Officers Cash and Witherspoon arrested a male outside 231 S. 13th St. who was wanted for failure to appear for court. The 36-year-old suspect with a North Philadelphia address was charged with contempt of court.