Neighborhood Watch is a representative sampling, not a comprehensive listing, of crimes reported to the Southeastern District of the Baltimore Police Department. This week’s Neighborhood Watch was compiled by Mary Helen Sprecher.
Robbery
S. Broadway, 100 block, May 27, 2:40 p.m. A man told police that he was out walking when a homeless man he knew only as “Dennis” tried to grab his soft drink. When the man resisted, the homeless man grabbed the victim’s cane from him and struck him in the head, then fled.
Bank Street, 3600 block, May 25, 3:48 a.m. A man told police that three suspects had approached him, threatened him with a gun, robbed him of a knife, a phone and some cash, and then fled in a minivan. One suspect was later arrested.
Fleet Street, 5100 block, May 25, 12:10 a.m. A man told police that he was approached by three suspects who knocked him to the ground and robbed him of his keys after discovering he had no money or valuables.
S. Linwood Avenue, 100 block, May 24, 11 p.m. A man told police that he was approached by two suspects who pulled a gun on him and ordered him to the ground. They went through his pockets and stole his cash and cell phone, then fled. One suspect was arrested a short time later.
E. Pratt Street, 3500 block, May 24, 7:25 p.m. A man told police that a suspect had pointed a gun at him and said, “Come here.” The man fled and called his son. At 10:26 p.m., the son arrived at his father’s house, where a the same suspect rode up on a bicycle and threatened the son with a gun and took his cell phone. He was arrested a short time later and charged with both crimes.
Kane Street, 400 block, May 24, 6:55 a.m. A man told police he was walking to the grocery store when a suspect threatened him with a knife and robbed him of $65 cash, then fled.
N. East Avenue, 200 block, May 23, 12:01 p.m. A man told police that he was approached by a suspect who threatened his life and ordered him to give up his watch. The man pushed himself away from the suspect and fled. The suspect was arrested a short time later.
Burglary
O’Donnell Street, 4700 block, May 28, 11:08 p.m. Someone opened the rear window of a gas station, causing the alarm to go off. The surveillance camera captured an image of a suspect who had then entered and used a hammer to open a game machine.
S. Robinson Street, 300 block, May 25, 11 a.m. Someone got into a home by opening an unlocked window and pushing up the screen, then stole electronic equipment.
Gusryan Street, 400 block, May 23, 2:30 p.m. Someone opened the front door of a house and stole $390 cash from inside.
N. Luzerne Avenue, 500 block, May 22, 9 a.m. Someone forced open the rear door of a house and entered. Nothing was taken from the interior of the house, but the air conditioner, located outside, was taken.
N. Glover Street, 400 block, May 23, 2 p.m. Someone forced open the rear door of a house and stole appliances, then fled.
Claremont Avenue, 3700 block, May 22, 8:30 p.m. A homeowner told police that someone had entered the house, possibly using a key, and had poured oil into the refrigerator. Possible suspects were named to police.
S. Newkirk Street, 600 block, May 22, 2:25 p.m. A man told police that he heard noises from downstairs and went to investigate. He found that one of his closets had been opened, but nothing appeared to be missing. The basement had been left unlocked.
Aggravated Assault
Hartwait Street, 6500 block, May 29, 4:15 p.m. A woman told police that during an argument, her boyfriend had pressed a broken glass bottle against her face and mouth, cutting her. A warrant was obtained for his arrest.
New Hope Circle, 1100 block, May 27, 1:20 p.m. A boyfriend and girlfriend argued. The argument turned physical and the woman told police that the man grabbed and choked her. He was arrested.
Orleans Street, 2300 block, May 26, 4:35 p.m. A woman told police that she and her boyfriend argued and that he slammed her to the ground, choked her and bit her on the arm. A warrant was obtained for the arrest of the man, who had no fixed address.
N. Curley Street, 400 block, May 26, 1:18 a.m. A woman told police that she tried to leave her boyfriend’s house, and that he had grabbed her by the hair and attempted to ram her head into a brick wall. He then pulled a knife and threatened to kill her. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
Eastern Avenue, 3700 block, May 24, 4:20 a.m. A man told police that a stranger walked up to him and said, “Do you want to square it now?” The stranger, a man, then grabbed a boxcutter, cut the first man in the face, then fled.
S. Conkling Street, 500 block, May 24, 1:37 p.m. A man told police that two suspects attacked him from behind. One held him and the other cut him with a knife. One was identified to police by name and the other, according to the man, was known by the street name of “Blue.”
Folcroft Street, 300 block, May 24, 10 a.m. A man and woman argued about their relationship, and the man grabbed the woman’s daughter out of her arms. He then threw a 12” plastic planter at her. He was arrested.
S. Haven Street, 100 block, May 23, 7:19 p.m. While in a bar, a group of men got into an argument. Two men later told police that the others had grabbed broken beer bottles and attacked them, causing cuts and other injuries.
