Sunday, April 26, 2009

Crime Watch Alert - 04/26/09 - American Legion Fight

On April 26th, 2009 @ 0046 hours a large fight occurred at the American Legion in Crafton. Fight involved family and friends that rented the American Legion for the night. Numerous Police Agencies responded and assisted with the fight. During the fight an unknown male at this time shot 2 rounds from a pistol into the air. Investigation continuing and arrest pending.

Information obtained from Crime Watch Alert email.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Crime Watch Alert - 04/13/09 - Hawthorne, Linwood, Grandview

On 4-13-2009 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Crafton Police apprehended 1 adult (age 18) and 2 juveniles (ages 15 &17) that were entering unlocked cars and open garages in the Hawthorne,
S Linwood and S Grandview area. The actors were stealing - I pods, cell phones, navigation systems ans any item of value left in the unlocked cars.  

The investigation is continueing.

The individuals were apprehended after an observant resident called about suspicious individuals looking into cars.

REMINDER: LOCK YOUR HOME, CAR AND GARAGE DOORS.

Information obtained from Crime Watch Alert email.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Crime Watch Alert - 04/04/09 - Barr Ave. Burglary

Night-time Burglary

On 04/04/09 sometime after 2AM a home on Barr Avenue was burglarized. The actor entered the home by breaking a kitchen door window then unlocking the door. A purse containing  several credit cards and a cell phone was stolen from the kitchen counter. The resident were home at the time but did not hear the actor enter the home. If you are home when a burglar enters you home do not confront them. If you are able to get to a phone call 911 and the operator will stay on the phone with you until police arrive.

Internet/Phone Scam

The Crafton Police received a report from a resident about  male actor who has repeatedly called her and stated that her sister took out a loan over the internet and has failed to make payments. The actor wanted the woman to give him information about her sister. The woman refused to give him any information about her sister and advised him to stop calling her. The actor then advised her that her sister used her as a co-signer for the loan and she would be responsible for the payment. The actor continued to call her and she told him that she was going to call the police and the calls have since stopped. DO NOT give information to someone over the phone unless you KNOW who you are talking to. People who are trying to steal someone's identity can be very resourceful. Report this type of activity to the police

Information obtained from Crime Watch Alert email.