Crime & Safety

Assault, Fraud, Vandalism, DUI, More: Haverford Crime Blotter

Police said a resident was contacted by someone claiming to be from the "police association," but quickly realized the call was a scam.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Haverford Township have issued their weekly crime blotter.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17.

The blotter also includes arrests made and citations issued.

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See the full blotter below:

INCIDENTS

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  • Fraud at the 1200 block of West Chester Pike on Jan. 11 at 7:06 p.m.– Victim reported that he received a call from someone claiming to be from the “Police Association”. The caller told the victim he could make a donation by check by providing him with the account and routing numbers. The victim later suspected it was a scam.
  • Theft at the unit block of N. Concord Avenue on Jan. 12 at 4:49 p.m.– Victim reported that three packages were stolen from the front porch after they were delivered.
  • Identity Theft at the 1200 block of Center Road on Jan. 12 at 5:03 p.m. – Victim reported that someone used his identity to open a Verizon account and purchased an i-phone.
  • Theft at the 1100 block of Garfield Avenue on Jan. 13 at 2:06 p.m.– The witness observed an unknown male remove a package from the front of a residence. Police located the male matching the description on West Chester Pike. 30-yearold male was arrested.
  • Identity Theft at the 500 block of Upland Road on Jan. 13 at 4:20 p.m.– Victim reported that someone used his identity to open a Verizon account.
  • Theft at the 400 block of Colfax Road on Jan. 14 at noon – Vehicle was entered – house keys and approximately $20 was stolen.
  • Attempted Theft at the unit block of Derwen Drive on Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered – nothing was reported missing.
  • Attempted Theft at the 400 block of Colfax Road on Jan. 14 at 12:38 p.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered – nothing was reported missing.
  • Motor Vehicle Theft at the 200 block of Merrybrook Drive on Jan. 14 at 7:26 a.m.
  • Fraud at the 400 block of Hastings Road on Jan. 15 at 5:32 p.m. – Victim reported that someone used his credit card to make a purchase through ticket master.
  • Vandalism at the 200 block of Brookline Boulevard on Jan. 15 at 6:52 p.m. –
  • Victim reported nails in his tires.
  • Theft at the 400 block of Colfax Road on Jan. 16 at 3:12 p.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered – sunglasses were stolen.
  • Fraud at Swiss Farms, 800 block of N. Eagle Road on Jan. 16 at 9:11 p.m. – An unknown male attempted to make a purchase with a fraudulent credit card.
  • Vandalism at the 800 block of Buck Lane on Jan. 16 at 1:55 p.m. – Victim reported damage to a property he is rehabbing. Two doors and windows were broken.
  • Theft at the 1200 block of Ellston Road on Jan. 17 at 4:40 p.m. – License plate was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 1600 block of Ashton Road on Jan. 17 at 2:59 p.m. – Victim observed on his ring door camera an unknown male remove a package from his porch.
  • Fraud at the 1700 block of Josie Lane on Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. – Victim reported that someone gained access to his American Airlines account and used 17,500 miles to purchase a ticket.
  • Identity Theft at the 1100 block of Garfield Avenue on Jan. 17 at 6:45 p.m. – Someone used the victim’s identity to open a Verizon account.

ARREST

  • 23-year-old female, 6200 block of Spruce Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Retail theft. Location: Lowe’s, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: Jan. 11 at 1:31 p.m.
  • 30-year-old male, 100 block of Kent Road, Upper Darby. Charges: Receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking and possession of an instrument of crime. Location: 1100 block of Garfield Avenue. Date: Jan. 13 at 2:06 p.m.
  • 45-year-old female, Homeless. Charges: Bad checks, forgery, access device fraud, identity theft, receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Location: WSFS, 1200 block of West Township Line Road. Date: Jan. 13 at 4:41 p.m.
  • 28-year-old male, 1300 block of 4th Avenue, Essington. Charges: Retail theft, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Location: Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pik. Date: Jan. 14 at 3:17 p.m.
  • 40-year-old male, 2700 block of Saint Mary’s Road, Ardmore. Charges: Simple assault, harassment and strangulation. Location: 2700 block of Saint Mary’s Road. Date: Jan. 14 at 7:19 p.m.
  • 45-year-old female, unit block of Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood. Charges: DUI and careless driving. Location: West Chester Pike and Eagle Road. Date: Jan. 15 at 12:07 a.m.

CITATIONS

  • Moving: 40
  • Warnings: 58
  • Non-Traffic: 0
  • Parking: 56

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