Surveillance footage courtesy of the Philadelphia Police Department

Two determined burglars are sought for the May 5 break-in at Delaire Pharmacy in Torresdale [map].

Surveillance cameras witnessed the men’s attempt to break into the pharmacy’s back door, and their successful attempt to ge through the front door around 10:30 p.m. Once inside, one suspect disabled the alarm and took pills, while the other remained in the car. The two fled when they heard via a police scanner that officers were on the way. continue reading »

This female suspect is wanted in connection with credit card theft. Surveillance Image/Philadelphia Police

Police in the 8th District are looking for the thief who broke into a vehicle in Bucks County and went shopping at Franklin Mills Mall.

Last week, a report was filed from someone whose car was broken into while at a Middletown Township cemetery. Shortly after that, the person’s credit cards were used at several places inside Franklin Mills Mall, according to police. The suspect was later seen on surveillance cameras inside a Bucks County Wawa. continue reading »

Brian Boedecker of Pennypack Woods has been arrested for a 7-Eleven robbery. Image/Philadelphia Police

Police have arrested the man they believe robbed the 7-Eleven at 9901 Frankford Ave. near Knights Road earlier this month.

Brian Boedecker was arrested Nov. 15 after Northeast Detectives received information that the 33-year-old Pennpack Woods resident was in the area. continue reading »

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Police have arrested a man in connection with five robberies around the Northeast.

Jason Martino is charged with robberies that took place between Oct. 27 and Oct. 30 at businesses in Somerton, Bustleton and at Franklin Mills, as well as at a home in an undisclosed neighborhood. continue reading »

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Philadelphia Police and the FBI are looking for the man who robbed  a Citizens Bank branch Wednesday just one block from the 8th District headquarters.

The suspect used a handgun to demand cash from a teller at the branch on the 3200-block of Red Lion Road. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

Anyone with information about the 30-year-old white male is asked to submit at tip online, call 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text 773847.

Go to the Philadelphia Police Department’s districts web page and what’ll you get?

The first thing you’ll see is a colorful map breaking down the department’s districts and their Police Service Areas. Everything under that hood just received a makeover. continue reading »

Northeast Philadelphia's 8th Police District

Capt. Leonard Ditchkofsky has two goals for the 8th Police District – help people feel safe and bring property values back up.

The plans were met with a round of applause from Holme Circle Civic Association members Wednesday night. Ditchkofsky, the new captain, stopped by the meeting following a district PSA 1 meeting.

“I’m very happy to be here,” Ditchkofsky said after being introduced by Community Relations Officer Rudy Muller. continue reading »

Photo courtesy of Elsie Stevens, 8th PDAC.

The 8th Police District Advisory Council hosted their annual 8th District Police Appreciation Holiday Dinner Saturday, Dec. 3, at the district for three shifts of officers between 10 a.m. that day and 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning

The officers enjoyed additional entrees this year, due to the generosity of area caterers.  Also, as an added touch, the officers were presented with poinsettias courtesy of Lowes for them or their significant others. PDAC member Steve Faunce of Thunderbird Bowling Lanes on Holme Avenue also donated three Family Bowling Packages, which were raffled to an officer representing each of the three shifts. continue reading »

The 8th Police District sent the following burglary alert at 3:30 p.m. Friday:

“Residents of the 8th Police District, this alert is to make you aware of an increase in residential burglaries in the areas of 12000 Abby Road, 12000 Legion Street and 4300 Whiting Road. continue reading »

Gianna Rosati and 8th District Officer Trisha Rosati get a moment to talk. Photo/George Mai

Residents of the 2nd, 7th and 8th Police Districts came together at two separate events Tuesday night for one cause: National Night Out. Communities around the country locked their doors, turned the outside lights on and gathered at neighborhood events to meet with each other, their police officers and community and political leaders.

Below are slideshows from the events in the Northeast. continue reading »