Burglary, Robbery, Theft, More: Lower Merion Crime Blotter

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Lower Merion Township issued details on the latest crimes in the township recently.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between Jan. 23 and Feb. 7.

See full details below:

Feb. 7

Theft from Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Two suspects were seen entering vehicles in the parking lot of a car dealership through security video. Officers discovered multiple vehicles that had been entered and gone through. Investigation into this incident is continuing.

Attempted Theft of Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Officers investigating the above incident discovered a Dodge Charger with a broken rear window located in a nearby apartment complex parking lot. A wheel lock and the ignition were tampered with. The investigation is continuing.

Feb. 6

Theft from Purse (Ardmore) - While shopping at a local retail establishment the victim advised that they were approached by 2 individuals who began asking her questions. Upon returning home the victim began receiving notifications that her credit cards were being flagged for fraudulent transactions. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Feb. 4

Theft from Vehicle (Haverford) - Victim's unlocked Ford was entered and gone through overnight while parked in the lot of their apartment building. Tools and loose change was removed from the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle (Wynnewood) - Victim late reported that the catalytic converter was removed from their vehicle was parked in the lot of the apartment building. Investigation into this incident is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle (Haverford) - Victim had multiple unlocked vehicles entered and gone through overnight while parked in the parking lot of their apartment building. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Feb. 2

Theft (Merion Station) - Victim had his license, debit card and cash removed from a unattended bag while working out. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Theft (Merion Station) - Victim had his wallet, car keys and headphones removed from a unattended bag while working out. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Feb. 1

Theft (Bala Cynwyd) - Two copper downspouts were stolen from the victim's property overnight. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Theft and Theft from Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim's car keys were removed from a unsecured locker and then their vehicle was entered and numerous items were removed. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Jan. 30

Theft from Vehicle (Overbrook) - Victim's unlocked Honda was entered and gone through while parked in the parking lot of their apartment building. The alleged actor was located and taken into custody. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle (Overbrook) - Victim's unlocked Toyota was entered and gone through while at parked in a school parking lot. The alleged actor was taken into custody in the previous incident and the investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Theft (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim's Ford was stolen by a known party who was to take the vehicle to an auto body shop for the victim. Actor then used the vehicle for their own use and the vehicle was since recovered. Investigation is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle (Wynnewood) - Victim's unlocked vehicle was entered and cash was stolen while parked in their apartment building parking lot. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Jan. 28

Burglary (Bryn Mawr) - Actors entered the residence overnight through an unlocked sliding door and remove a set of keys located near the front door. The actors then exit the property in the homeowners BMW. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Jan. 26

Burglary (Merion Station) - Vacant property under construction was entered and had temporary doors removed and copper stolen from the inside. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Theft (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim had a package stolen from the front lobby of their apartment complex. The investigation is continuing.

Jan. 25

Robbery (Ardmore) - Three actors entered a retail establishment, concealed multiple items and then exited the store. When confronted by an employee one of the actors implied they had a firearm and would use it before fleeing the scene. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Jan. 23

Theft (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim observed an actor remove a package from his front porch and enter an occupied vehicle which then left the scene. The victim followed this vehicle, notified police and one actor was taken into custody while the second left the scene. The investigation into this incident is continuing.