Crime & Safety

Catalytic Converter Thefts, Fraud, DUI, More: Haverford Crime Blotter

Haverford Police reported more than a dozen catalytic converter thefts over the past week. See details on those and more incident here.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Haverford Township have released their latest crime blotter.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between March 29 and April 3.

The blotter also includes arrests made and citations issued.

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See the full blotter below:

INCIDENTS

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  • Theft at Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on March 29 at 4:39 p.m. – Vehicle was entered, loose change and registration and insurance cards were stolen.
  • Fraud at the 200 block of Ellis Road on March 30 at 9:35 a.m.– Victim reported $1,094.80 in unauthorized charges to his checking account.
  • Fraud at the 300 block of Rittenhouse Circle on March 30 at 3:36 p.m. – The victim received a notification that his laptop was hacked. He was provided a phone number for technical support. He was advised to withdraw $10,000 from his bank. The bank recognized the scam and the victim stopped all contact.
  • Identity Theft at the 1600 block of Surrey Lane on March 31 at 11:17 a.m. – Someone used the victim’s identity to file for a tax return.
  • Theft at the 200 block of Myrtle Avenue on April 1 at 7:40 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 500 block of Covington Road on April 1 at 12:51 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Attempted Theft at the unit block of Brennan Drive on April 1 at 6:32 a.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered, nothing was reported missing.
  • Attempted Theft at the 700 block of Ardmore Avenue on April 1 at 11:24 a.m. – Victim reported that someone smashed out the steering column in her vehicle in an attempt to steal it.
  • Identity Theft at the 1600 block of Woodmere Way on April 1 at 1:05 p.m. – An unknown actor used the victim’s identity to withdraw $1535 from her bank account.
  • Theft at the 1600 block of Winton Avenue on April 2 at 9:28 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 200 block of Strathmore Road on April 2 at 9:50 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the unit block of Decatur Road on April 2 at noon – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 300 block of Walnut Place on April 3 at 9:17 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 300 block of Cherry Lane on April 3 at 9:49 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 600 block of Paddock Road on April 3 at 9:41 a.m.– Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 2400 block of Wynnefield Drive on April 3 at 12:59 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 100 block of E. Marthart Avenue on April 3 at 12:29 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 2400 block of Hollis Road on April 3 at 11:44 a.m.– Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the 300 block of Sagamore Road on April 3 at 2:49 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Theft at the unit block of Michael Road on April 3 at 7:28 p.m.– Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.

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ARRESTS

  • 34–year–old male, Homeless. Charges: Retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Location: Giant, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: March 29 at 2:19 p.m.
  • 32–year–old male, 2600 block of Howard Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Retail theft, receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia. Location: Rite Aid, 1300 block of West Chester Pike. Date: March 29 at 2:59 p.m.
  • 21–year–old male, 200 block of Wingate Road, Upper Darby. Charges: DUI. Location: 1200 block of West Chester Pike. Date: March 30 at 11:47 p.m.
  • 38–year–old female, 300 block of W. Spring Avenue, Ardmore. Charges: Public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Location: 1100 block of Karakung Drive. Date: March 31 at 8:02 p.m.
  • 37–year–old male, 500 block of Church Street, Norristown. Charges: Public drunkenness and possession of drug paraphernalia. Location: 1100 block of Karakung Drive. Date: March 31 at 8:02 p.m.
  • 45–year–old male, 1200 block of Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park. Charges: DUI, careless driving, failure to stop and damage to unattended vehicle. Location: 100 block of Upland Road. Date: April 2 at 4:23 a.m.
  • 76–year–old male, 100 block of David Drive, Havertown. Charges: Possession of marijuana and parks hours of operation. Location: Paddock Park. Date: April 3 at 10:29 p.m.
  • 34–year–old male, 1100 block of Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey. Charges: DUI, careless driving and driving without a license. Location: N. Manoa and Shelbourne Roads. Date: April 4 at 5:03 p.m.

CITATIONS

  • Moving: 35
  • Warnings: 41
  • Non–Traffic: 1
  • Parking: 120

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