Haverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Assault, Vandalism, More

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

Incidents in the blotter occurred between May 4 and May 10.

The blotter also includes arrests made and citations issued.

See the full blotter below:

INCIDENTS

• Theft at Haverford College, 300 block of Lancaster Avenue, on May 4 at 2:25 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
• Theft at Public Storage, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on May 4 at 4:11 p.m. – The lock was cut on a storage unit and antique bottles were stolen.
• Fraud at Dental Health Association, 2100 block of W. Darby Road, on May 4 at 2:34 p.m. – The office manager reported that a former employee cashed five business checks in her name.
• Fraud at the 400 block of Sagamore Road on May 4 at 5:28 p.m. – Victim reported that someone altered and cashed a check after it was mailed.
• Fraud at the unit block of Upland Road on May 4 at 9:07 a.m. - Victim reported that someone altered and cashed a check after it was mailed.
• Identity Theft at the 1700 block of Josie Lane on May 4 at 10:41 a.m. – An unknown person opened a checking account using the victim’s identity.
• Identity Theft at the 200 block of Valley Ridge Road on May 4 at 3:50 p.m. – Victim reported that someone has been using her identity to open lines of credit at multiple banks.
• Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on May 5 at 4:48 p.m. – Victim reported that her cell phone was stolen from her purse while she was shopping.
• Fraud at the 1100 block of West Chester Pike on May 5 at 10:50 a.m. – An unauthorized purchase was made with the victim’s credit card.
• Fraud at the 100 block of Warrior Road on May 5 at 1:26 p.m. - Victim reported that someone altered and cashed a check after it was mailed.
• Robbery at Wawa, unit block of East Eagle Road, on May 6 at 2:10 a.m. – An unknown male implied he had a gun and demanded the money in the registers and cartons of cigarettes.
• Theft at the 300 block of West Chester Pike on May 6 at 11:45 a.m. – Three magnetic decals were stolen from a vehicle.
• Fraud at the 2000 block of East County Line Road on May 6 at 9:50 a.m. – Victim reported that someone altered and cashed a check after it was mailed.
• Fraud at the 2000 block of County Line Road on May 7 at 2:59 p.m. – Victim reported that someone altered and cashed a check after it was mailed.
• Vandalism at the 200 block of Pine Ridge Road on May 7 at 9:37 a.m. – Front door was kicked by a group of juveniles, causing damage.
• Criminal Mischief at the 1600 block of Colony Lane on May 8 at 10:40 a.m. – Vehicle’s side view mirror was broken off.
• Criminal Mischief at the 200 block of Edgehill Drive on May 8 at 10:40 a.m. – Vehicle’s side view mirror was broken off.
• Criminal Mischief at the 1000 block of Allston Road on May 8 at 2:56 p.m. – Vehicle’s side view mirror was broken.
• Bicycle Theft at Dunkin' Donuts, 900 block of West Chester Pike, on May 9 at 3:12 p.m.
• Bicycle Theft at the 2900 block of Haverford Road on May 9 at 4:33 p.m.
• Bicycle Theft at the 2400 block of Darby Road on May 9 at 2007 hours.
• Identity Theft at the 300 block of Farwood Road on May 9 at 9:22 a.m. – Victim reported that someone opened a credit card account using his identity.
• Fraud at the 900 block of Railroad Avenue on May 10 at 2:56 p.m. – Over $7,000 of unauthorized purchases were made with the victim’s Amazon account.
• Fraud at the 2300 block of Belmont Avenue on May 10 at 6:56 p.m. – Victim reported that someone made an unauthorized withdrawal from his savings account.

ARRESTS

• 44-year-old male, 100 block of Blackberry Circle, Marydel, Delaware. Charges: Retail theft. Location: Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike. Date: May 7 at 3:47 p.m.
• 33-year-old male, 300 block of Nottingham Avenue, Oxford. Charges: Retail theft. Location: Acme, 1300 block of West Chester Pike. Date: May 8 at 12:21 p.m.
• 29-year-old male, 1700 block of Jackson Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Warrant. Location: Karakung Drive and Lakeside Avenue. Date: May 9 at 2:20 p.m.
• 44-year-old male, 1400 block of S. 55th Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Retail Theft. Location: Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike. Date: May 10 at 5:46 p.m.
• 12-year-old male was petitioned to juvenile court. Charges: Simple assault and harassment. Location: YMCA, 800 block of N. Eagle Road. Date: May 7 at 3:30 p.m., incident occurred on March 8.
• 16-year-old male was petitioned to juvenile court. Charges: Simple assault, disorderly conduct, possession of a weapon and recklessly endangering another person. Location: Haverford High School, 200 block of Mill Road. Date: May 9 at 1:42 p.m.

CITATIONS

• Moving: 32
• Warnings: 62
• Non-Traffic: 2
• Parking: 77