Gayborhood Crime Watch

The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between April 7-13. 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).

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INCIDENTS

— At 12:30 a.m. April 7, an argument inside the Midtown Diner and Bar, 122 S. 11th St., led to three males being stabbed. All were driven to Mercy Hospital in a private vehicle and reported the incident from there. The suspect was described as a 40-year-old black male, 5-foot-5, with a thin build and scruffy beard, wearing a black knit cap and carrying a brief case.

— Between 2-4 p.m. March 28 (reported April 8), someone stole an Xbox and book bag from a locked dorm room at 1346 Chestnut St. Security video showed a male using a key to enter the room, who was identified as a former student who never turned in his key. Central Detective Division is investigating and will obtain an arrest warrant for burglary.

— Between 11 p.m. April 8 and 4:15 a.m. April 9, someone stole a bicycle from the rear yard of a residence in the 200 block of South Delhi Street.

— Between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9, someone stole a secured bicycle from the garage area of 221 S. 12th St.

— At 12:45 a.m. April 12, a man was outside the Parker-Spruce Hotel, 261 S. 13th St., when he reported he was struck on the head by an unknown person who stole his Oxycodone prescription and cash. The man refused to give a statement to detectives or view suspect photos.

— At 12:30 p.m. April 12, a resident returned home to an apartment in the 1300 block of Spruce Street and found an intruder. The resident chased the intruder, confronted him and recovered some of the items stolen, as well as the suspect’s wallet. Entry to the apartment was gained from an unsecured balcony door. A suspect has been identified and an arrest warrant has been issued.

— At 2:15 p.m. April 13, a male reached into the coin-counting machine at TD Bank, 111 S. 11th St., and stole a bag of coins. The suspect was described as a black male in his 40s, 6-foot-4, wearing glasses, a red hat, a blue shirt and Dickie pants.

NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS

— At 1:05 a.m. April 9, a male told a cashier at the snack bar in Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce St., to give him $60 and a Brussels-sprout smoothie. The employee alerted hospital security, who detained the male until police arrived. The 30-year-old suspect with a Norristown address was charged with attempted robbery and was also charged for a similar incident at Old Nelson’s, 2000 Chestnut St., three hours earlier.

— At 3:45 a.m. April 12, police attempted to arrest a male for disorderly conduct outside 1221 St. James St. when the man became violent and attempted to assault the officers. The 24-year-old suspect with a Levittown address was charged with resisting arrest and related offenses.

SUMMARY ARRESTS

— At 8:30 a.m. April 7, Center City District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 800 Market St.

— At 1 p.m. April 8, Center City District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1300 Chestnut St.

— At 12:25 a.m. April 9, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 261 S. 13th St.

— On April 10, Sixth District officers issued citations for summary offenses at 12:55 a.m outside 1314 Walnut St. and at 3:30 p.m. inside 132 S. 10th St.

— At 8:15 p.m. April 11, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1331 Walnut St.

— On April 12, Sixth District officers issued citations for summary offenses at 12:10 a.m. outside 1233 Locust St. and at 11:10 p.m. outside 301 S. 12th St.

— At 3:05 a.m. April 13, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 200 S. Camac St.

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