Burglarized while house-sitting

Officers were dispatched to the 7300 block of 17 Ave NW around 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to investigate a burglary. The victim was checking on his parents’ home while they were away and noticed that someone had been inside. He said the burglary could have occurred at anytime since his last visit, which was 6 p.m. the night before. The suspect rummaged through dresser drawers and left the back bedroom window open. The victim said the burglar placed a paint bucket on a lawn chair to reach the window. The burglary took the victim’s father’s social security card, several checks, two iPod Nanos and jewelry. The suspect also took keys to the home. 

Burglar came in through bedroom window

A couple came home, to the 6700 block of 5 Ave NW, around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 after a weeklong vacation – only to find their house had been burglarized. While the front door was locked, just as they had left it, the window to one of he bedrooms was open. The suspect had left open a few drawers in several rooms of the house. The victim reported silver costume jewelry was missing. Police were able to locate fingerprints on the interior side of the window that was pried open. Photos were taken at the scene of the crime and submitted into evidence. 

Shoplifter stopped

Just before 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, police received a call reporting that a man was fighting with a security guard and had pulled a knife on the 900 block of NW 45 St. When officers arrived at the security office, the guard and suspect were still arguing. Eventually, the suspect calmed down and sat in a chair. The guard told officers that the man was leaving a store after placing items under his jacket. The suspect did go through a register and pay for a protein drink and a one-liter bottle of Coca Cola – but did not pay for items inside his jacket. The guard tried to stop him from leaving the store – and the suspect pulled out a folding knife. The suspect admitted to having used heroin earlier in the day. He was apologetic and said he has never been violent. Officers placed the knife into evidence. 

Shoplifter throws punches at store manager

Officers were dispatched to the 8500 block of 15 Ave NW around 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to investigate a commercial robbery. The manager of the store said the suspect was trying to steal a box of lollipops and a bag of dog biscuits. When the manager tried to stop the man, he responded by preparing to fight. The suspect swung his fists at the manager but did not hurt him. The manager described the suspect to officers, and they were able to locate him after searching the area. The man was arrested for attempted robbery. Officers found that he had a warrant for dangerous drugs and searched him but found no weapons or narcotics.