Police briefs
THEFT>> Amotor vehicle tag was taken from a vehicle parked on the 2900 block for Abbottsford Avenue at 4 p.m. March 7, police said.
THEFT >> A hammer drill, evaporate blowers and an AC/heater valued at a total of $4,500 were taken froma residence under construction on the 4200 block of Ridge Avenue between March 9 and 10, police said.
THEFT >> Two bicycles valued at $400 and $500 were taken from the basement of an apartment complex on the 5400 block of Wissahickon Avenue between approximately 3 p.m. March 1 and March 14, police said. The bike chains had been cut, police said.