Roxborough Police Beat: Sedan Stickup, Shovel Fight, Tires Taken

Philadelphia Police reported a motorist driving in Manayunk was threatened by a gun, though nothing was stolen.

Just after midnight Jan. 22 a red sedan full of identified males drove past another vehicle. The unidentified complainant told police the passenger in the sedan rolled his window down, pointed a gun at the other car and said, "Seriously, give me your wallet."

However, the vehicle drove away on 4300 Cresson St., and no injuries or missing items were reported.

Shovel Used For More Than Snow

Two brothers reportedly got in a fight Jan. 23, with one wielding a shovel. One brother told police that they were arguing at a residence on 4300 Manayunk Ave. The matter got out-of-hand, and one struck the other on the forearm with a shovel, causing bruising and scratching.

The brother declined to seek medical treatment, and did not wish to be interviewed by detectives.

Car Stays, Tires Gone

Though a man didn't report a car stolen, all four tires were missing from his wife's vehicle. A man told police Jan. 21 that all tires were taken from a silver 2010 Honda Fit parked at 300 Carson St. overnight. In total, the tires were valued at $1,000. 

Thefts Reported at Church, Hospital

Police responded to thefts reported at Roxborough Presbyterian Church and Roxborough Memorial Hospital.

After 6 p.m. Jan. 19 a woman told police that an unknown man came into the church at 8230 Ridge Ave. asking for directions. Later, when removing her cell phone from her purse, she noticed her wallet (which contained $40 and various bank, gift and insurance cards) was gone.

While leaving her office for a brief time before 2 p.m. Jan. 21, a hospital employee noticed her wallet missing when she returned. In canceling her credit cards, she learned several purchases had already been made. The wallet contained $30, ID and credit cards.  

Other news:

• Maintenance crews from Henry on the Park apartments reported a $900 snowblower missing Jan. 17. The supervisor told police no sign of forced entry existed, and multiple employees possess keys to the locked facility, located within a storage room.
• Two cars were reported stolen Jan. 19: white 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 (3700 Manayunk Ave.) and green 1994 Honda Accord (200 Fountain St.).
• Employees at Doc's World of Beer reported that someone unsuccessfully tried to break in overnight Jan. 23, as wood was pried off the front door. Nothing was reported missing.

Information compiled by Sam Fran Scavuzzo and provided by the Philadelphia Police Department. All streets listed are city blocks, not individual locations (unless otherwise noted).