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7/22/2008 1:16:45 PM

Bank Robbery for July 22, 2008

Bank Robbery:

Akron Police are on scene investigating a bank robbery that occurred shortly before 1:00 this afternoon at the Key Bank located at 404 E. Waterloo Rd. The suspects entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspects fled with an undetermined amount of cash.

The suspects are three black males in a gray or silver colored car. No other information is available at this time. Detectives and officers are still on scene.

Update on suspects descriptions: 1. black male, wearing a nylon jacket, jeans, and a tan fishing hat. 2. black male, mustache, wearing a navy t-shirt, jeans, and a New York Yankees hat. 3. black male waiting in the get-a-way car.

The vehicle used in the robbery was a gray or silver car, possibly a Chevy Lumina. The vehicle had no front license plate and had damage on the passenger side.

Anyone with information is asked to contact our department.
7/22/2008 11:00:32 AM

Felony Arests Reported for July 22, 2008

Quinntin R. Chatman, 30, of Blanche St in Akron was charged with Burglary and Theft. Chatman possibly used a duplicate key to enter a resident in the 800 block of Kling St. Once inside he took a laptop computer that belong to the victim. The victim knows Chatman.

Marcell A. Hatcher, 19, of Fried St in Akron was charged with two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Hatcher engaged in sexual conduct with the victims at different times and places. At the time of the offenses, Hatcher was 18 years old and the victim’s were 14 and 13 years old.

Clifford R. Wilson, 21, of Narragansett Dr in Tallmadge, Ohio was charged with Domestic Violence, Aggravated Menacing, and Weapons under Disability. Wilson threatened the victim with a gun and then told her to leave. Officers responded and found a revolver in the couch cushions where he was sitting. He has a prior felony conviction, therefore he is not permitted to own or possess a firearm.
7/22/2008 10:44:35 AM

Burglaries Reported for July 22, 2008

1 Occurred 383 Kling St on 7/20 at 1:45am Unk forced open side door MISSING: $400, backpack, cellphone, misc papers, misc video games, misc clothing

1 RADISON, Occurred 20 W Mill St on 7/19 at 2:30am Susp forced open front door MISSING: misc liquor SUSPS: b/m/23-29/6′00{-6′02″; b/f/25-29/5′02″-5′04″

3 SPIN IT TO WIN, Occurred 409 Darrow Rd on 7/21 at 1:10am Unk forced open w/s window MISSING: (2) amplifiers, , computer, vacuum cleaner, cd player, misc household items, misc personal effects, misc dvd’s

4 Occurred 2525 Albrecht Ave on 7/18 at 9:30am Unk forced open side door MISSING: misc medication

5 Occurred 896 Huber St on 7/17 at 8:00am Unk forced open side door MISSING: misc copper pipe

5 Occurred 1051 Weehawken Pl on 7/18 at 9:30am Unk forced open rear door MISSING: computer, misc tools

5 Occurred 1198 Keys Pl on 7/21 at 7:30pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: tv, dvd player

6 NORTHCOAST COMMUNITY HOMES, Occurred 322 E South St on 7/17 at 4:00pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: misc copper pipe

6 Occurred 1418 Marcy St on 7/18 at 10:00am Susp entered front door MISSING: nintendo wii SUSPS: b/m/20-30/5′09″-5′10″/170-180#

6 Occurred 773 Beardsley St on 7/21 at 11:18pm Susp entered front door MISSING: nothing SUSPS: b/m/20-30

7 A T AND T, Occurred 2400 Romig Rd on 4/22 at 12:00pm Unk forced open n/s fence MISSING: misc copper grounding wire

7 H AND M METAL PROCESSING, Occurred 1414 Kenmore Blvd on 7/18 at 2:00pm Unk cut locked gate on s/s of property MISSING: air conditioning unit

8 Occurred 794 Roslyn Ave on 7/19 at 3:00pm Unk forced open rear door MISSING: nothing

9 ENTERPRISE RENTAL, Occurred 155 Overwood Rd on 7/20 at 11:30pm Unk entered unlocked sliding side door MISSING: 2008 Ford Edge SUV, vehicle key

10 CARDINAL GROUP, Occurred 494 Vernon Odom Blvd on 7/17 at 5:30pm Unk entered vacant building by unknown means MISSING: (2) generators, reel pump, water pump, misc tools

10 CITY OF AKRON, Occurred 202 W Miller Ave on 7/21 at 4:25pm Arrested forced open side window MISSING: nothing ARRESTED: JAMAL SCOTT; JARMAINE M SCOTT

10 Occurred 1555 Diagonal Rd on 7/18 at 7:00pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: tv

10 DEBS WELDING, Occurred 950 S Rhodes Ave on 7/19 at 12:00am Unk forced open temporary gate MISSING: nothing

11 Occurred 650 Philip Ave on 7/19 at 12:00pm Unk forced open side window MISSING: $100, (2) ipods, (2) guitars, (2) dvd players, casio piano, dining table, playstation 3, bed, playstation 2, playstation 3, gaming chair, digital camera, blender, grill, toaster, pr shoes, xbox, vcr, stereo, misc dvd’s, misc video games/controllers

11 Occurred 844 Johnston St on 7/17 at 11:00pm Unk forced open side door MISSING: tv, dvd player

11 AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Occurred 366 Beaver St on 7/14 at 6:15am Unk forced open side window MISSING: nothing

12 Occurred 155 Gale St on 7/21 at 12:30am Unk forced open n/s window MISSING: $200, computer

12 ARTISTIC HAIR DESIGNS, Occurred 675 W Exchange St on 7/16 at 5:00pm Unk forced open rear window MISSING: $70

12 CHINA PLACE, Occurred 474 W Market St on 7/18 at 11:00pm Unk forced open front window MISSING: misc food, misc silverware 
7/22/2008 10:31:55 AM

Major Incidents Reported fro July 22, 2008

Aggravated Robbery:

Around 3:30 yesterday afternoon, a 26-year-old male reported that he was walking home in 700 block of Clifford Ave when the suspect approached him. The suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim’s belongings. The victim gave the suspect his wallet containing $7.00 in cash and his identification cards. The suspect then told the victim to take off running. As the victim was running, he heard a shot fired from the suspect.

The suspect is a black male 16 – 18 years old. He is about 5’08” tall and weighs about 140 lbs. He has gold capped teeth and a scar below his left eye. He was wearing dark baggy blue jeans, red T-shirt, and a Bluetooth headset in his ear. Anyone with information is asked to contact our department.
Aggravated Robbery:

Shortly after 2:00 this morning a 34-year-old female reported that she was walking out of Thirsty’s Pub located at 1309 Grant St when she was approached by three males. One suspect put a gun to the victim’s side and demanded her purse. The victim’s friend, waiting for her to get off work, noticed the suspects talking to the victim. He approached the victim, noticed the suspect had a gun, and grabbed the gun from the suspect’s hand. The suspects then fled westbound through the back parking lot of the bar. The gun was turned over to the police.

The suspects were described as three black males. The first one is 30 – 35 years old, 5’03” – 5’06” tall, and weighs about 160 lbs. He had a gold grill on his teeth and was wearing all dark clothing. The second suspect is between 20 – 25 years old. He is about 5’08” tall and weighs between 160 – 170 lbs. He has braided hair and a goatee. He was wearing a white t-shirt and black pants. The third suspect is 20 –25 years old. He is about 5’06” tall and weighs about 160 lbs. He had a goatee. He was wearing all dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to contact our department.