Friday, January 05, 2007

Lebo: Residential Burglary Alert

NOTE: This is a press release from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department. I am posting this at their request because it pertains to our entire community:

Mt Lebanon Police Department Press Release
For Immediate Release 1-5-07

Residential Burglaries
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The Mt Lebanon Police Department is investigating a series of residential burglaries. 12 similar incidents have been reported to police since October 24, 2006, but they appear to be increasing in frequency. 4 incidents were reported in December and 4 more since the first of the year, The latest incident was reported on 1-3-07.

The incidents have been spread across the Municipality, mostly on residential back streets. In some incidents, doors were left unlocked, and in others pry marks were found, and/or force was used to open doors or windows.

Items taken include jewelry, electronic goods, credit cards, laptop computers, and in one instance a weapon was taken.

In at least two cases, the victims were away from the residence for several days.

Most of the burglaries occur during the daylight hours when the houses were vacant.

Police are requesting the community’s assistance in being watchful for suspicious person(s), vehicles and activity, and immediately reporting such to police so that they may be properly investigated.

In several of the reported incidents, neighbors reported hearing noises, or seeing suspicious vehicles after the fact. That type of information may have been helpful in generating a quick response by Police, and preventing the crime, and/or arresting the actor during a crime in progress.

Additionally, residents should take customary and routine precautions to secure doors and windows properly when they are away from home.

For security suggestions or ideas about making your home more safe, residents can contact the Crime Prevention office at 412 343-4068.

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3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

As a lebo resident, I would like to know what streets have been robbed.

January 06, 2007 9:15 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

From: www.mtlebanon.org - Police Blotter

POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, December 21 - Wednesday, December 27


AUTO THEFT
Castle Shannon Boulevard—A vehicle was stolen from a school parking lot.
Lavina Avenue—A vehicle was stolen from a driveway.

BURGLARY
Marietta Place—Jewelry and cameras were taken from a residence.
McCully Street—Jewelry was taken from a residence.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Lakemont Avenue—Christmas decorations were damaged in a front yard.
Washington Road—A rock was thrown through the rear window of a vehicle.

FRAUD
Lebanon Avenue—Unauthorized charges were made to a credit card account.

RETAIL THEFT
Cochran Road—A white male left a gas station without paying for the gas.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
Sleepy Hollow Road—An unkown male attempted to enter a residence.
Washington Road—An unknown male tried to enter a locked church door.

THEFT
Castle Shannon Boulevard—Money was taken from a vending machine.
Castle Shannon Boulevard—Money was taken from vending machines.


POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, December 14 - Wednesday, December 20


CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Shady Drive East—A washer and dryer in an apartment laundry area were damaged.
Washington Road—A copper downspout was damaged.
Parker Driver—A rock was thrown through a windshield of a vehicle while it was parked on the street.

FRAUD
Jonquil Place—Unauthorized charges were made to a bank account.

HARASSMENT
Academy Place—A female received numerous phone calls and voice mail messages.

IDENTITY THEFT
Elm Spring Road—A Paypal account was opened without authorization.
Bower Hill Road—A Sprint account was opened without authorization.

RETAIL THEFT
Castle Shannon Boulevard—Items were taken from a grocery store.

THEFT
Vernon Drive—Jewelry was stolen from a jewelry box in a bedroom.
Cochran Road—A wallet containing cash and cell phone were stolen from a locker.

POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, December 7 - Wednesday, December 13


CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Parker Drive—Christmas decorations in a front yard were damaged.
McCully Street—Items were thrown and struck a vehicle.
Parse Way—Graffiti was spray painted on the exterior of a parking garage.
Markham Drive—Christmas decorations were damaged.
Cochran Road—A small fire was started in a dumpster.

DAMAGED PROPERTY
Lakemont Drive—A vehicle drove through a yard damaging landscaping.

FRAUD
Clokey Avenue—Unauthorized charges were made to a credit card.

THEFT
Serpentine Drive—A wallet was stolen and found on a street.
Washington Road—A laptop computer was stolen from an office.

POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, November 29 - Wednesday, December 6


BURGLARY
Kenmont Avenue—Jewelry was taken from an upstairs bedroom.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Rockwood Avenue—A rock was thrown through a livingroom window.
Washington Road—An object was thrown at a vehicle causing damage to the windshield.
Castlegate Avenue—A pumpkin was thrown through a rear passenger window of a vehicle.

IDENTITY THEFT
Washington Road—A credit account was opened without authorization.

THEFT
Castle Shannon Boulevard—A vending machine was damaged and money taken.
Parkway Drive—Items were taken from two vehicles while parked in driveways.
Cochran Road—Items were taken from a garage and front porch.
Dell Avenue—A snow blower was taken from a garage.

January 07, 2007 9:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I read the lebo police website but didn't come up with 12 robberies.

January 08, 2007 8:12 AM  

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