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Crime Report

The following crimes are from the week of October 12 to October 18, 2003.

October 12. Anderson Street & Gravers Lane. At 11:45 p.m., complainant states that while he was waiting for his girlfriend to get into her car, two black males wearing all black clothing walked up to him from behind and one male stated, “don’t do anything, just give me your wallet.” Then they took his wallet from his back pocket. Complainant states he did not see a weapon. A third male was in a silver Buick Century with tinted windows, which fled eastbound on Gravers Lane.

October 12. 8600 block Germantown Ave. Between 11:30 p.m. on October 10 and 8:45 a.m. on October 11, an unknown person broke into store. Complainant noticed cabinet where cash drawer was broken and money was missing.

October 13. 7800 Stenton Ave. Between 9 p.m. on October 11 and 8 a.m. on October 13, an unknown person stole a red 1997 Honda Accord, Pennsylvania tag EMM7899.

October 15. 700 block Wolcott Drive. Complainant states that an unknown person stole a green 1993 Honda Accord, Pennsylvania tag EBH, last four digits unknown. Inside trunk were two boxes of wire cubic shelving and a vanity license tag with yellow background with a Red Lion Scottish symbol.

October 16. 100 block W. Meade Street. Between 9 a.m. and 10:15 p.m., an unknown person broke back door and stole two shotguns, one single barrel and one double barrel, one XL Winbook laptop computer, scanner, phone and jewelry.

October 17. 300 block E. Willow Grove Ave. Complainant states that an unknown person stole a black 1995 BMW motorcycle, Pennsylvania tag JSC05. Reported at 5:45 p.m.

October 18. 9500 block Germantown Ave. Between 5:45 and 7 p.m., an unknown person pried open driver’s side door and stole a wallet containing various credit cards, IDs and money.

October 18. 7700 block McCallum Street. Complainant states that he observed two males at his 1991 Plymouth. First male was inside and second male was standing outside. When complainant approached, first male jumped out of car and the two males ran eastbound on Wolcott Drive. First male, 15 - 17 years old, 5’8” to 5’9” tall, 160 lbs., medium build, dark complexion, short hair wearing a white t-shirt and dark jeans. Second male, 15 - 17 years old, 150 lbs., medium build, dark complexion, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and beige sweatpants. Happened at 5:59 p.m.

October 18. 7800 block Germantown Ave. Complainant states that an unknown person stole a mink coat/jacket made by Jacques Ferber. Small size. Reported at 3 p.m.

Summary — Nine crimes for week: one robbery, two burglaries, three stolen vehicles, two thefts from vehicles and one retail theft.

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If you have been the victim of a crime and would like information or support, call Northwest Victim Services, 6376 Germantown Ave., 215-438-4410. The service is free.

 


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