Police blotter: Daytime assault on Route 1, teens caught trespassing at elementary school
A 41-year-old man had to go to the hospital after getting assaulted Sunday afternoon in the 7900 block of Richmond Highway.
According to police, the victim was walking by himself around 2:15 p.m. when another man knocked him down from behind. The men scuffled on the ground, and the attacker fled, police said.
The victim told police that the attacker was trying to rob him, but no money was taken. Police also said the assailant was armed with a pocket knife.
The victim’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Other incidents from the Mount Vernon police district reported this past weekend:
Destruction of Property/Unlawful Entry/Trespassing: Police responded to a possible burglary at Hybla Valley Elementary School on Lockheed Boulevard after a group of teenagers was found on school property Saturday evening. Two of the teenagers allegedly ran from school security, but were found nearby. Police said that petitions were pending for destruction of property, unlawful entry and trespassing.
Indecent Exposure: A man was seen exposing and touching himself inappropriately near the intersection of Pole Road and Shadwell Drive on Friday evening around 7:15 pm. Police say the man was black, around 50 years old, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 250 pounds.
Larceny: 2200 block of Arlington Terrace, documents from vehicle
Larceny: 2400 block of Fairhaven Avenue, cigarettes and beer from business
Larceny: 2100 block of Farrington Avenue, electronic device from residence
Larceny: 3100 block of Lockheed Boulevard, license plates from vehicles
Larceny: 2500 block of Parkers Lane, jewelry from residence
Larceny: 2700 block of Popkins Lane, lawn mower from school
Larceny: 5800 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from vehicle
Larceny: 6300 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from business
Larceny: 6300 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
Larceny: 7900 block of San Leandro Place, passports and cash from vehicle
Larceny: 7900 block of Sausalito Place, purse from vehicle