Graffiti, Garage Door Damaged in Brookline

Pittsburgh Zone 6 crime update, April 15 to April 21.

Two cases of apparent vandalism were reported in Brookline on April 18. A man told police someone damaged a keypad on the garage of his home in the 700 block of Fordham Avenue between 7:30 p.m. on April 17 and 7 a.m. on April 18. Also on April 18, graffiti was spray painted on a building in the 500 block of Brookline Boulevard just after 4 a.m. Police are investigating the incidents. Those with information can contact the Pittsburgh Police Department. Also in the blotter: Burglary Theft Arrests This information was supplied by Pittsburgh Police, and is a report for crimes and arrests in Zone 6. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. A map of the Zone 6 area can be found here. Follow Dormont-Brookline …

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Laptop Stolen from Car on Wisconsin Ave.

Dormont police blotter, April 12 to April 19.

Dormont police are investigating a theft-from-vehicle case that occurred in the 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue. According to the police report, a car was parked on a parking pad in that block when someone stole a backpack containing a laptop computer from inside the car. The owner told police the theft likely occurred between 11 p.m. on April 13 and 11 a.m. on April 14. Police Chief Michael Bisignani told Dormont-Brookline Patch the number of theft-from-vehicle cases typically increases when the weather improves, and warned that residents should be careful to keep vehicles locked. Those with information can contact the Dormont Police Department. Also in the blotter: Dormont police responded to Vasta Lounge on April 18 at 1:30 a.m. for a …

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Stevie Evans

1:44 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

I dont care why the laptop was left in the car - busy, hands full, rushed, absent minded, naive... it doesnt matter. Leaving your things in a car is NOT a crime. Being absent minded or naive is NOT a crime. People do not deserve to have their property stolen from them because they were busy, rushed, absent minded or naive. No one deserves to be the victim of a crime. Stealing things that do not …   more ›

Jewelry Thieves Target Trader Jack’s Vendors

Collier Township police are warning vendors at Trader Jack’s Flea Market to keep a close eye on their merchandise after two jewelry thefts in four weekends.

Dormont Police Blotter March 17 to March 30

The following information was supplied by Dormont Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

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Pittsburgh Police Blotter, Jan. 18 to Jan. 25

The following information was supplied by Pittsburgh Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Burglary Theft Theft from Vehicle Arrests This report is for crimes and arrests in Zone 6. A map of the Zone 6 area can be found here.

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Pittsburgh Police Blotter, Jan. 12 to Jan. 18

The following information was supplied by Pittsburgh Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Burglary Theft Theft from vehicle Stolen Vehicle Criminal Mischief Arrests This report is for crimes and arrests in Zone 6. A map of the Zone 6 area can be found here.

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Pittsburgh Police Blotter, Jan. 4 to Jan. 12

The following information was supplied by Pittsburgh Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Robbery Burglary Theft Theft from Vehicle Stolen Vehicle Criminal Mischief Arrests This report is for crimes and arrests in Zone 6. A map of the Zone 6 area can be found here.

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Attempted Purse Snatching in Beechview

Pittsburgh Police are investigating the Monday incident.

A woman still has her purse after some quick thinking in on Monday afternoon. The woman told Pittsburgh Police that someone grabbed her from behind and tried to steal her purse outside of Beechwood Elementary on Rockland Avenue in Beechview. According to the report, the suspect ran away after the woman screamed and punched him. The suspect is a white male in his late teens wearing a tossel cap, dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, jeans and tennis shoes. If anyone has information regarding the crim, contact Zone Six detectives at 412-937-3051. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Brookline Police Blotter, Dec. 28 to Jan. 4

The following information was supplied by Pittsburgh Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Burglary Stolen Vehicle Criminal Mischief Arrests

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