Fraud, Vandalism, Identity Theft, More: Haverford Crime Blotter

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

Incidents in the blotter occurred between Jan. 25 and Jan. 30.

The blotter also features arrests made and citations issued.

See the full blotter below:

INCIDENTS

• Identity Theft at the 100 block of Woodbine Road on Jan. 25 at 11:57 a.m.– Victim reported that someone used his identity to open a bank account.
• Fraud at the 400 block of Walnut Hill Lane on Jan. 26 at 2:51 p.m.– Victim received an email for a bill for Norton Virus Protection in the amount of $391.99. The victim replied to the email stating that she did not order the service. They then provided her with online forms to complete to receive a refund. The victim recognized the scam before provided her bank information.
• Fraud at the 600 block of Grand Avenue on Jan. 26 at 2:15 p.m. – An unknown actor made a purchase with the victims Lowe’s gift card.
• Theft at Burger King, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on Jan. 27 at 9:51 p.m. – Cell phone was stolen.
• Fraud at the 300 block of Valley Road onJan. 27 at 11:19 a.m. – An unknown actor used the victim’s identity to file for unemployment benefits.
• Identity Theft at the 2200 block of Winton Avenue on Jan. 27 at 11:26 a.m. – Victim reported that someone attempted to open a credit card account using his identity.
• Fraud at the 2000 block of Laurel Road on Jan. 27 at 8:17 p.m. – A paycheck was stolen and fraudulently cashed.
• Vandalism at the 500 block of Naylors Run Road on Jan. 27 at 5:10 p.m. – Vehicle tires were slashed.
• Identity Theft at Haverford Hills Condominiums, 400 block of Glendale Road, on Jan. 28 at 9:50 a.m. – Victim reported that someone used his identity to file for unemployment benefits.
• Theft at the unit block of Golf House Road on Jan. 30 at 10:23 a.m. – Victim reported valuable possessions stolen during a move.
• Theft at Haverford College, 300 block of Lancaster Avenue, on Jan. 30 at 2:36 p.m. – Victim reported that her Gucci watch was stolen from her dorm room.

ARRESTS

• 51-year-old male, 2000 block of Winton Road, Havertown. Chagres: Accidents involving damage to attended vehicle and duty to give information. Location: E. Darby Road and E. Benedict Avenue. Date: Jan. 27 at 5:51 p.m.
• 55-year-old male, 700 block of S. 60th Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Retail theft, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Location: Lowe’s, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: Jan. 29 at 3:11 p.m.
• 28-year-old male, 800 block of Clarendon Road, Drexel Hill. Charges: Retail theft. Location: Lowe’s, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: Jan. 29 at 5:12 p.m.
• 28-year-old male, 2800 block of Ruth Street, Philadelphia. Chagres: Identity theft, false identification to law enforcement, disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia. Location: Lakeside Avenue and Karakung Drive. Date: Jan. 30 at 8:13 p.m.

CITATIONS

• Moving: 43
• Warnings: 40
• Non-Traffic: 1
• Parking: 138