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Crime Watch: Week of February 25

03/03/07 4100 block 28th St: Home invasion and assault by unknown suspect(s)
03/03/07 2300 block Varnum St: Theft under $500
03/03/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Domestic violence report
03/02/07 4100 block Russell St: Vandalism to auto
03/02/07 3300 block Perry St: Vandalism to auto
03/02/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Apartment burglary
03/01/07 4000 block 33rd St: Vandalism to property
03/01/07 4700 block 25th St: Apartment burglary
02/28/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served
02/28/07 2500 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vehicle impounded for suspended license
02/28/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Vandalism to auto
02/27/07 2400 block Chillum Rd: In-coherent person cited and transported to hospital
02/27/07 4200 block Eastern Av: Homicide
02/26/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Vandalism to auto
02/25/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Theft of auto
02/25/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Arrestee destroyed victim’s property
02/25/07 3700 block Wells Av: Theft from auto

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