Robbery, Assault, Arson More: May Crime Blotter For Lower Merion

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — A month's worth of crime incidents in Lower Merion Township have been released by police.

Police issued a crime blotter documenting incidents they handled in May across the township.

See the full blotter below:

May 31

• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Villanova) - Late reported, occurred around May 7. Theft of a laptop from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway.

May 30

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Merion) - Theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle.
• Theft of Bicycle (Wynnewood) – Theft of electric bike.

May 28

• Attempted Theft/Pick Pocket (Ardmore) - Victim noticed actor was reaching into her open tote back. When confronted by the victim, the actor fled.
• Theft/Pick Pocket (Ardmore) - Victim had their wallet stolen while shopping at Trader Joe's.

May 26

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Merion) - Theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle.
• Armed Robbery/Carjacking (Ardmore) – Victim making a deposit at the Bank of America ATM was approached by a tall white male with bad acne. Actor displayed a handgun and said, “give me your car.” Actor fled in the victim’s vehicle. Investigation ongoing.

May 21

• Burglary (Bala Cynwyd) - Arrest made after actor found in the groundskeepers’ residence on the property of West Laurel Hill Cemetery, stealing cash.
• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Rosemont) - Victim’s front passenger side window was smashed out and purse taken.
• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Rosemont) - Victim’s front passenger side window was smashed out and purse taken.

May 20

• Criminal Mischief (Merion) – Victim reported that their house was egged.

May 19

• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Ardmore) - Late reported theft from the trunk of an unlocked vehicle.

May 17

• Theft of Bicycle (Bala Cynwyd) - Bike which had been secured with a combination lock to a rack in the garage was taken.
• Criminal Mischief to Vehicle (Ardmore) - A broken windshield was discovered on a vehicle parked in the lot. A large rock was located on the ground nearby.

May 16

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Bala Cynwyd) – Catalytic converter removed from vehicle parked in driveway.
• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Unlocked vehicle was entered. Cash and loose change taken.
• Criminal Mischief to School (Wynnewood) - Unknown actor(s) used a brick to break a first-floor exterior window to the campus safety building. A concrete potted plant was also damaged. Access to the building was not gained.

May 15

• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) – Items stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.
• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) – Items stolen from victim’s unlocked vehicle.
• Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle/Theft from Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim’s vehicle entered. The ignition was tampered with, and the fuse panel was damaged in an apparent attempt to hot wire the vehicle. Loose change stolen from the vehicle.
• Attempted Theft from Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim’s unlocked vehicle entered overnight. Glove box contents were strewn through the vehicle, but nothing determined to be missing.
• Criminal Mischief to Auto (Wynnewood) – Rock thrown through victim’s rear window.
• Theft of Packages (Bala Cynwyd) – Two (2) packages taken from front porch of residence.

May 13

• Theft of Vehicle (Gladwyne) - Victim’s vehicle was stolen from the driveway of the residence. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside.
• Burglary (Rosemont) - Entry was made into the residence by forcing a rear door. Master bedroom was heavily ransacked.
• Strong Arm Robbery/Assault (Ardmore) - Victim assaulted by two (2) females. After assaulting the victim, one of the actors took the victim’s iPhone.

May 12

• Theft of Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - Victim reports that her rental vehicle was taken from outside the Five Guys while she was inside. The victim advised that she parked her vehicle in the fire lane with the engine running and the doors unlocked.

May 10

• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Ardmore) - Victim’s unlocked vehicle was entered, and victim’s purse was taken.
• Aggravated Assault (Ardmore) – Male was arrested after entering El Limon and brandishing a firearm and threatening staff and customers.
• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Bala Cynwyd) – Theft of a catalytic converter.

May 9

• Theft from Building (Ardmore) - Package was delivered on 4-18-22 to the lobby of the building, but resident never received it.

May 8

• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Gladwyne) - Victim’s window was smashed and items stolen.
• Theft from Motor Vehicle (Gladwyne) – Two (2) victims had their windows smashed. One reported items stolen.

May 5

• Criminal Mischief to Auto (Ardmore) - Rocks were thrown from a vehicle, causing damage to a second story window. Suspect developed and investigation continuing.

May 4

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Merion) - Catalytic converter was removed from vehicle.
• Robbery (Bala Cynwyd) – Subject arrested after stealing a handbag. Actor assaulted store Loss Prevention Officers and another bystander during the arrest.
• Criminal Mischief to Auto (Ardmore) - Victim reported the front windshield and hood of the vehicle were damaged after a metal trash can was thrown onto the vehicle. Two (2) juveniles seen running from the scene.

May 3

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Bala Cynwyd) - Theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the parking garage.
• Recovered Stolen Vehicle & Arson (Belmont Hills) - A stolen vehicle was abandoned on the lot of Mini Cooper of the Main Line and appeared that the actors attempted to set the vehicle on fire.

May 2

• Robbery (Wynnewood) - At approximately 6:02 a.m. two males entered the 7-Eleven and threatened to shoot the clerk. No weapons were displayed. They took approximately $200 U.S. currency and cigarettes.
• Theft of Motor Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) – Vehicle stolen from a lot of Lord & Taylor.
• Burglary (Bala Cynwyd) - Unlocked residence used by multiple individuals for lodging and dining, entered during the day. $400 U.S. currency taken and attempted theft of a vehicle from the driveway.

May 1

• Criminal Mischief (Bala Cynwyd) - Sometime between 0030 hours and 0700 hours this date several eggs were thrown at residence.
• Theft of Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) – Report of stolen vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked with keys inside. No one seen.
• Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts (Haverford) - A catalytic converter was removed from a vehicle which was parked in the driveway. No one seen.
• Theft of Motor Vehicle (Villanova) – Vehicle stolen from garage. Garage door left was open and keys left in the vehicle.