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Police Report: September 9-10

September 9th:

3100 block of Queens Chapel Road: Vandalism to auto – The owner of a 2003 Honda Odyssey reported that sometime between 8 am and 1:15 pm someone slashed both rear tires of her van.

3200 block of Rhode Island Avenue: Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle – 3:40 pm. The owner of Thrifty Car Rental reported that a man rented a 2008 Suzuki and failed to return the vehicle in accordance with his rental agreement. Thrifty obtained documentation from the courts for charges on against the man and the vehicle was entered into NCIC as a stolen vehicle.

3800 block of 34th Street: Vandalism to auto – 5:20 pm. The owner of a 2008 Honda Civic called police stating that she had found the individual who damaged her vehicle several weeks ago. Further investigation revealed that the suspect kicked the victim’s vehicle while she was waiting at a crosswalk for pedestrians to cross. While driving through the area the victim observed the subject, confronted him and contacted the police. Charges are pending.

3200 block of Bunker Hill Road: Strong armed robbery – 10:20 pm. Officers received a call for a man bleeding from the head. When they arrived they arrived they discovered a man suffering from lacerations to his face and head. Further investigation revealed that the man was walking down the street when 6-8 black males, described only as 16-18 years of age, approached the victim from behind and physically attacked him. They struck him with what the victim believes to be football shoulder pads. The suspects stole the victim’s cell phone and wallet and fled. 

September 10th:

4500 block of Eastern Avenue (BP station): Stolen auto – 11:30 am. The owner of a 2001 Mercedes S500 told officers that when he went into the station to pay for his fuel he left the keys in the ignition. When he returned to his vehicle he discovered that it had been stolen.

4500 block of Eastern Avenue (BP station): Found property – 9:30 am. Officers responded to take custody of a red ladies purse that was found by a customer.

3300 block of Otis Street: Vandalism to auto – 10 pm. The owner of a 2003 Chevy van flagged down officers and advised that while he was inside his house he heard his car alarm going off. When he came outside to investigate he discovered that someone had damaged the windshield.

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