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Crime Watch: Week of December 3

12/09/06 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Suspect(s) stole auto
12/09/06 2900 block Arundel Rd: Non-aggravated assault arrest
12/09/06 2700 block Allison: Destruction of property
12/09/06 3400 block Newton St: Theft from auto
12/09/06 2700 block Allison St: Suspect(s) stole auto
12/08/06 4200 block 28th St: Suspect(s) stole auto
12/07/06 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft from business
12/06/06 4000 block 29th St: Theft from auto
12/06/06 4100 block Russell Av: Theft from auto
12/06/06 3800 block 32nd St: Theft from auto
12/05/06 4300 block 28th Pl: Suspect(s) stole auto
12/04/06 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Vandalism to property
12/04/06 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft from auto
12/04/06 3200 block Chillum Rd: Suspects tried to rob victim
12/04/06 2700 block Arundel Rd: Vandalism to auto
12/03/06 3500 block Bunker Hill Rd: Auto fire
12/03/06 3800 block 33rd St: Burglary and CDS arrest
12/03/06 4200 block Russell Av: Warrant Service during vehicle check
12/03/06 4000 block 34th St: Vandalism to auto

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