The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3.
Dec 31 Retail theft from 7700 block of Crittenden Street. A store employee told police he …
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The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3.
Dec 31 Retail theft from 7700 block of Crittenden Street. A store employee told police he saw a woman take hair products from a store and leave without paying for them.
Jan. 1 Aggravated, armed at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8815 Germantown Ave. An unarmed security guard at Chestnut Hill Hospital told police he asked a man to leave the hospital vestibule. The man walked outside but returned and drew a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the guard. The guard stepped back and the man left without further incident.
Jan. 4 Burglary on 8300 block of Millman Street. Someone forced open a shed in the rear of the property and took an unspecified number of bicycles worth $1,800.
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Dec. 30 Theft from vehicle on 7600 block of Stenton Ave. A woman told police that while her car was parked, someone entered her car and stole the following: pocketbook, wallet with ID and credit card, keys, ibuprofen bottle, oxycodone, insurance and registration for car.
Dec. 30 Retail theft at Acme, 7010 Germantown Ave. A store employee saw someone in the store placing items into a backpack. Police were called and the person was arrested.
Dec. 31 Theft from vehicle, 7600 block of Stenton Ave. A woman told police someone took her wallet containing ID and credit cards from her unlocked car.
Dec. 31 Theft at 7200 block of Germantown Ave. A man told police he put bags down and went inside of store. When he came out, his bags were gone. Bags contained approximately $100 worth of goods.
Jan 1. Aggravated Assault with weapon on the 6700 block of Emlen St. A man told police he was in an apartment and a man told him “I don’t like you,” lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun in his waistband and said, “I’ll put a hole in your chest.” The man left without further incident.
Jan. 2 Theft from CVS, 7065 Lincoln Drive. A store employee saw a man fill a shopping cart with approximately $300 worth of items and leave the store without paying.
Jan. 3 Armed robber of Family Dollar, 6555 Greene Street. A store employee said a man entered the store, drew a handgun and said, “Give up the money.: The man took two cash register drawers and fled. A tracking device from one of the registers was found at the intersection of Wayne Ave. and Lincoln Drive.
If you have been a victim of a crime and would like services or support, call Northwest Victim Services at 215-438-4410. For more information about crimes in your neighborhood, call the 14th District Headquarters at 215-686-3140.