Stolen Rib-Eye Steaks, Reckless Get Away: Warrington Township Police Report

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Warrington Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests during the third week in May.

Concealed Rib-Eye Leads To Arrest

On May 18, police were called to Wegmans for a reported retail theft. Loss prevention observed a woman concealing rib-eye steaks in a bag. At self-checkout, she scanned $99.60 worth of items but failed to scan an additional $115.90 in merchandise. She then exited the store and was stopped by loss prevention, who escorted her to the office. The 30-year-old woman from Willow Grove was placed under arrest, transported to the station, processed, and later released.

Reckless Getaway Ends With Arrest

On May 19, Jasaan Quadir Thomas of Philadelphia was arrested and charged with fleeing from police among numerous other charges in connection with an incident last November at Lowe's. Police on patrol near Lowe's observed a suspicious man dressed in all black clothing and wearing a black face mask. The man repeatedly entered and exited the store while wandering through the parking lot. Officers also observed the man approach and enter a parked vehicle that returned no registration information when checked through police systems. A second officer arrived in a marked patrol vehicle, prompting the man to walk away from the car while attempting to avoid being seen by officers.

The man continued acting suspiciously, walking toward the store before turning around and returning to the vehicle. The man then entered the vehicle and drove south on Easton Road. When officers attempted a traffic stop by activating emergency lights, the vehicle initially appeared to pull over, but suddenly accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. Officers deactivated their emergency equipment. Police said the driver recklessly passed vehicles using the center turn lane and drove through a red traffic signal at County Line Road by crossing over a concrete median and driving into oncoming traffic.

A warrant was issued, and on May 19, Philadelphia Police arrested him. Warrington Police responded to Philadelphia, took custody of the 22-year-old, and transported him back to the station for processing. Thomas was arraigned by Judge Petrucci, who set bail at $50,000 or 10 percent cash. Unable to post bail, Thomas was remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility.

Theft, False Name, And A Failed Escape

On May 19, police were called to Wegmans for a reported retail theft involving a suspicious woman observed by loss prevention. The woman selected multiple items and concealed them in a bag before exiting the store without paying. When loss prevention attempted to stop her, she fled with $42.36 worth of merchandise. Officers later located her nearby, where she initially provided false identification despite being advised she would be charged for doing so. She then attempted to walk away from police before eventually providing her identity and admitting she had an active warrant from Warminster.

During the investigation, officers discovered a glass smoking pipe with burnt white residue, as well as five burnt copper filters with residue, inside her bag. The 35-year-old woman from Philadelphia was transported to the police station where she was processed and identified as Crystal Gantt.

The woman was arraigned by Judge Petrucci, who set bail at $100,000 or 10 percent cash. And another $100,000 or 10 percent for the warrant. She was unable to post bail and was transported to the Bucks County Correctional Facility to await court action.

Man Tried Skipping The Scanner

Police were called to Target for the report of a retail theft. Upon arrival, loss prevention personnel had a 62-year-old man from Warrington detained in the office. Loss prevention told police that the man had selected numerous items and proceeded to the self-checkout. Once at checkout, he passed $48.42 worth of merchandise over the scanner, failing to ring up the items. He was placed under arrest and transported to the station where he was processed and released.