As I have stated before, our new Zone 5 Police Commander, Jason Lando, wants to have more open communication within the Zone. He is sending out regular crime updates to keep everyone abreast of what is happening around them. I have attached maps of both Zone 5 and Highland Park to help you understand where these crimes are occurring. In the list below, only one crime occurred in Highland Park proper, but I am sorry to say, it was a serious incident. This is the second incident of this type in our neighborhood this year. The first one was last month at N. St. Clair & Elgin. That suspect was described as a black male, in his 20's, with a black pistol, the victim's purse was stolen. The suspect possibly fled in a silver Subaru with the last 4 digits of the plate being 7863. The police do not know if these 2 crimes are linked yet, but are working on it. Until the perpetrator is apprehended, please use extra caution when out walking. And if you see anything suspicious, please call 911 immediately. Best regards, Monica Monica Watt President, Highland Park Community Council Editor, HPCC Newsletter Co-Chair, House Tour Committee Co-Chair, Playground Committee Member, Beautification Committee President ESP Studios 625 Liberty Avenue, 24th FL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412.642.7700 v 412.642.2277 f 412.980.4208 c monica.watt@elias-savion.com<mailto:monica.watt@elias-savion.com> From: Lando, Jason Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 4:31 PM Subject: Weekly Crime Update Hello Everyone, For the week of March 30th - April 5th, the following serious crimes took place in Zone 5: Jackson Street & N St. Clair - A female victim was robbed at gunpoint while out walking. This occurred at 9:30pm. She described the robber as a black male, 20-25 years old, 6'0" tall, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, short hair, and carried a black semi-automatic pistol. Zone 5 detectives and Community Resource Officers are investigating. 100 block of N. Highland - A female victim was robbed but officers learned the robber was her own aunt and they will be obtaining an arrest warrant. Bennett & Lang - A male victim reported than he was approached by an unknown male and asked if he wanted to buy a music CD. When he declined and walked away, the male pulled out a gun and robbed him. The robber is described as a black male in a blue jacket, red baseball cap, carrying a silver revolver. Zone 5 detectives are investigating and we have increased patrols in the area. 1400 block of Oberlin Street - A violent domestic occurred between a husband and wife. The husband was stabbed but will survive. The wife was arrested. 2300 block of East Hills Drive - A violent domestic occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend. The girlfriend was stabbed in the face but will survive. Officers have obtained an arrest warrant for the boyfriend. Mandela Peace Park (Garfield) - Citizens have been complaining about drug-dealing in the park. Our violent crime detectives are following-up on this information. If you see someone suspicious in the park... CALL 911. 500 block of N. Euclid - Citizens have been complaining about kids acting up and possible drug activity in this block. Our CRC is aware of this and they are working on it. Again, if you see something, CALL 911. In addition to the above crimes, there were several theft from automobiles in the 300 block of South Negley Avenue. Our Community Response Car (CRC) is targeting that area. However, this is a crime of opportunity. Please remember: LOCK YOUR DOORS. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VALUABLE IN YOUR CAR!! I am very happy to report there were no shootings in Zone 5 this week. Additionally, Zone 5 officers will be participating in two big community events this week... On Saturday, April 11th, approximately 20 officers will stand united with the citizens of Homewood as they walk together in a 5K peace walk all through Homewood. On Sunday, April 12th, Zone 5 will be fielding a team for the "Rock the Rim" basketball tournament at the Homewood YMCA. That's all for this week... stay safe and have a good week! Jason Lando -- Cmdr. Jason Lando Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 5 Station 1401 Washington Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15206 "The most miserable people are those who are obsessed with themselves; the happiest are those who lose themselves in the service of others." - Gordon B. Hinkley