Double robbery
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A man who robbed a local bank Friday is believed to have struck again three days later in the Northeast.
The lead teller at Wachovia Bank, 2227 S. Broad St., greeted her customer at...
Holiday heist
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A man failed at breaking into a Pennsport eatery’s ATM early on Memorial Day, so instead pulled cash from its register.
The unknown man entered China House No. 3, 49 Snyder Ave., through the rear...
Double gunfire
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Two men were wounded while standing on a Point Breeze block Monday night.
Police arrived to the scene on the 1900 block of Federal Street prior to a friend transporting a 17- and 20-year-old to...
O Christmas tree
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With the holidays approaching, the Philadelphia Fire Department offers the following tips for Christmas tree safety.
Since the trees dry out quickly inside a home and can catch fire if a heat source touches the...
Desperate plea
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A man tried to rob a 7-Eleven patron in the parking lot of the Lower Moyamensing location for $2 Sunday.
The 21-year-old exited 7-Eleven, 2101 S. 10th St., and walked toward his automobile at 11:50...
Reporting car accidents
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The police department has instituted a new method to report minor auto accidents that does not involve waiting for police to respond to the scene. Those involved in fender benders should continue to dial...
Property damage
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A Point Breeze home was struck by gunfire twice in less than 44 hours last weekend.
Police responded to the 2300 block of Moore Street where they located ballistics evidence on the block, broken front...
Friend of Tony
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A trio of men assaulted a man in the doorway of his home after he admitted that he knew a specific gentleman.
After knocking on a door on the 2500 block of South Seventh Street,...