Gayborhood Crime Watch

The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between Feb. 24-March 2. 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 3:15 a.m. Feb. 24, a man was exiting Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St., when a male reached into his pocket and stole his wallet. The suspect was described as a black male, 5-foot-6, wearing a blue jacket and black pants. — Between 2 p.m. Feb. 22 and 7 a.m. Feb. 24, someone forced open the door of an apartment building that is under construction in the 100 block of South 13th Street and stole power tools, copper pipes and a welder. Police were unable to lift fingerprints due to debris, dust and dirt. — At 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24, someone set down a bag with a just-purchased iPad on the sidewalk outside 1115 Market St. and a male stole it, fleeing west on Market. The suspect was described as a white male in his 30s, 6 feet with a medium build, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. — At 6 p.m. Feb. 24 (reported 5:40 p.m. Feb. 25), someone was accosted in the 400 block of South Watts Street by a male with a knife who stole the victim’s bag and camera. The suspect was described as a black male wearing a black sweatshirt and black gloves. — At 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25, two people got into an argument inside the shelter at 315 S. Broad St., and one cut the other’s stomach with a sharp object and fled. The suspect was described as a black male wearing a gray jacket and a black hat. — At 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27, a male held up the video store at 252 S. 12th St. with a handgun and stole cash from the register. No injuries were reported. The culprit was described as a black male in his early 30s, 6 feet, with a medium build and light complexion, wearing a black bubble jacket and brown sweatpants. He was last seen going west on Spruce Street. Central Detectives processed the scene for evidence. — At 1:40 a.m. March 1, a fight broke out inside Woody’s Bar, 202 S. 13th St. The men involved were escorted out of the bar by security, but the altercation continued outside and a short time later a gunshot rang out. According to a witness, the shot was fired into the air in order to disperse the fight. The possible shooter was described as a 25-year-old Hispanic male, 5-foot-6, with a thin build wearing a gray tank top. There were no injuries.

NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS — At 8:50 p.m. Feb. 24, an employee of the Marriott was outside the hotel at 21 N. Juniper St. when a male punched him in the face, chipping some teeth. Sixth District Officer Maiorano responded and took the 33-year-old suspect with a North Philadelphia address into custody and transported him to Hall Mercer for a mental evaluation. — At 6:15 p.m. Feb. 25, as a result of an ongoing investigation, the Narcotics Field Unit arrested a male outside 900 Walnut St. after they witnessed him selling narcotic pills. The 39-year-old suspect with a Northeast Philadelphia address was charged with illegal narcotics sales. — At 2:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Sixth District officers arrested a male outside 12th and Chestnut streets who was wanted for failure to appear for court. The 33-year-old suspect with a Frankford address was charged with contempt of court. — At 11 p.m. Feb. 28, members of the Citywide Vice Unit made an arrest for prostitution at 1200 Locust St. — At 3:55 p.m. March 1, SEPTA police arrested a male outside 1100 Market St. who was wanted for failure to appear for court. The 36-year-old suspect with a West Philadelphia address was charged with contempt of court. — At 4:20 p.m. March 2, a guest at the Parker/Spruce Hotel, 261 S. 13th St., was allegedly assaulted by a former companion, who stole cash and fled. Sixth District Officers Brown and Hill apprehended the suspect on the SEPTA train platform at 13th and Market streets and recovered the victim’s money. The 25-year-old suspect with a Northeast Philadelphia address was charged with robbery and related offenses.

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