The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between April 14-19. Information is courtesy of Sixth 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.
INCIDENTS
—At 10:15 p.m. April 16, a female stole a purse out of a handbag from another female in the basement of Fogo de Chão, 1337 Chestnut St. The suspect was described as white, age 35-40 with long, dark hair and wearing a white shirt and dark pants.
—At 4:10 a.m. April 19, four males punched another male in the face outside 1220 Chancellor St. and stole his iPhone. The victim was intoxicated and unable to provide a description of the assailants or any further information.
NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS
—At 11:30 a.m. April 14, Sixth District plainclothes officers Ferrero and Butler observed a male stealing an unattended bicycle at Juniper and Chancellor streets. The 52-year-old suspect with a homeless-shelter address was charged with theft.
—At 10:45 p.m. April 14, Central Service Detail officers arrested a 28-year-old homeless man wanted for failure to appear in court outside 1100 Chestnut St. The man was charged with contempt of court.
SUMMARY ARRESTS
—At 7:50 a.m. April 15, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1324 Walnut St.
—At 12:30 a.m. April 17, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1316 Walnut St.
—At 2:05 and 2:20 a.m. April 19, Sixth District officers issued citations for summary offenses outside 1221 St. James St. and 1200 Chancellor St., respectively.