Robbery, Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts, More: Lower Merion Crime Blotter

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Lower Merion released details on recent crimes that occurred in the township.

See details on recent crimes below:

Dec. 2

• Theft (Ardmore) - The victim late reported that on Nov. 27, a package was stolen from the front porch of their residence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Nov. 30

• Burglary (Ardmore) - A retail establishment was entered in the overnight hours and multiple cash registers were taken from inside. No signs of force were discovered to any exterior doors and windows. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Nov. 28

• Burglary (Villanova) - Officers responded to a report of a discovered burglary. The victim reported that they discovered broken glass throughout the first floor of their residence and call 911. Officers discovered a broken rear glass door and ransacking throughout multiple bedrooms. The investigation into the incident is continuing.

Nov. 27

• Burglary (Gladwyne) - Officers were notified by the homeowner of an actor inside of their residence. Upon arrival, officers located a broken rear kitchen window and heavy ransacking throughout the residence. The investigation into the incident is continuing.

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Nov. 26

• Theft of Wallet (Wynnewood) - The victim reported that while shopping at a local grocery store they were approached by a male actor asking for assistance. When the victim went to check out, they discovered that their wallet was missing from their purse. The purse was located in the top portion of their shopping cart. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Nov. 24

• Attempted Theft of Vehicle (Wynnewood) - The victim reported that the rear passenger side window of their Honda was broken out and the steer column of the vehicle was tampered with. The attempted theft occurred in the overnight hours while the vehicle was parked along the roadway in front of the victim's residence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Nov. 23

• Theft of Vehicle (Bala Cynwyd) - The victim reported that their Chevrolet was stolen from the parking lot of their apartment complex in the overnight hours. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Nov. 22

• Attempted Theft of Vehicle (Penn Wynne) - The victim reported that the rear passenger side door of their Kia was broken out in the overnight hours while parked along the street in front of their residence. The interior of the vehicle was gone through and both the steering column and ignition were tampered with. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
• Robbery (Bala Cynwyd) - Police responded to the report of two armed gunmen who entered a local establishment and then quickly left the store. The investigation into the incident is continuing.

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• Attempted Theft of Vehicle (Overbrook) - The victim reported that their unlocked Honda was entered overnight and that the steering column of the vehicle was tampered with. The vehicle was parked along the street in front of their residence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
• Burglary (Bryn Mawr) - Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. A neighbor advised that they observed multiple actors running through the downstairs of their neighbors residence and then flee the area. Officers discovered a broken second floor window and heavy ransacking to the interior of the residence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Nov. 21

• Theft of Vehicle (Overbrook) - The victim reported that sometime between Nov. 14 and this date their unlocked Hyundai was stolen from the street in front of their residence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
• Burglary (Gladwyne) - The homeowner, who was not on location, reported that multiple actors were observed on security video attempting to break into the residence. When officers arrived on scene they discovered a broken rear glass patio door and heavy ransacking to the master bedroom of the residence. The investigation into the incident is continuing.