Crime & Safety

Haverford Crime Blotter: Assault, Fraud, Vandalism, More

Police said someone tried to cash fraudulent checks allegedly issued by Haverford School District. See details on this and more here.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA —

INCIDENTS

  • Theft at the 2400 block of Olcott Avenue on Nov. 18 at 6:14 p.m. – Trash can was stolen.
  • Fraud at the Haverford Township School Administration, unit block of East Eagle Road, on Nov. 19 at 1:25 p.m. – Unknown actors attempted to cash fraudulent checks allegedly issued by Haverford School District.
  • Fraud at the 300 block of Buck Lane on Nov. 20 at 1:07 p.m. – Victim reported that someone altered a check that he mailed out and changed the amount to $14,600 and attempted to cash it.
  • Theft at the unit block of Vernon Road on Nov. 21 at 11:06 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
  • Retail Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on Nov. 22 at 9:16 a.m. – An unknown male attempted to steal $527.65 worth of merchandise.
  • Criminal Mischief at the 1200 block of Manor Road on Nov. 22 at 1:04 p.m. – An unknown actor threw a pumpkin through a window causing it to shatter.
  • Public Drunkenness at Applebee’s Restaurant, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on Nov. 22 at 12:53 p.m. – 54-year-old male, 400 block of Strathmore Road was cited for public drunkenness.
  • Fraud at the 100 block of Hastings Avenue on Nov. 23 at 8:10 a.m. – Victim reported that someone recreated a check in the amount of $7,500 and cashed it.
  • Public Drunkenness at the 100 block of West Chester Pike on Nov. 23 at 11:30 a.m. – 54-year-old male, 400 block of Strathmore Road was cited for public drunkenness.

ARRESTS

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  • 35-year-old male, 6500 block of Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia. Charges: Theft of secondary metal, theft from a motor vehicle, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief and possessing an instrument of crime. Location: Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike. Date: Nov. 9 at 10:59 a.m.
  • 61-year-old male, 800 block of Blythe Avenue, Drexel Hill. Charges: Retail theft. Location: Acme, 1300 block of West Chester Pike. Date: Nov. 17 at 11:47 a.m.
  • 56-year-old female, 1000 block of Rockland Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Retail theft. Location: Giant, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: Nov. 19 at 1:56 a.m., incident occurred on March 27, 2020.
  • 34-year-old female, 300 block of Spring Road, Havertown. Charges: Simple Assault and harassment. Location: 300 block of Spring Road. Date: Nov. 23 at 5:46 a.m.

CITATIONS

  • Moving — 20
  • Warnings — 15
  • Non-Traffic — 3
  • Parking — 178

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