Haverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Theft, Vandalism, More

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

Incidents in the blotter occurred between Feb. 23 and March 1.

The blotter also includes arrests made and citations issued.

See the full blotter below:

INCIDENTS

• Fraud at the 300 block of Kathmere Road on Feb. 23 at 8:33 a.m. – Victim reported that a check was altered and cashed after it was mailed.
• Identity Theft at the unit block of Langhorne Avenue on Feb. 23 at 1:35 p.m. – Victim reported that someone used his identity to apply for a loan and attempted to make unauthorized purchases with his debit card.
• Fraud at the unit block of Princeton Road on Feb. 25 at 1:10 p.m. – Victim reported that a check was altered and cashed after he mailed it.
• Fraud at the unit block of Marthart Avenue on Feb. 25 at 3:17 p.m. – Victim reported that a check was altered after he mailed it. The check was unable to be cashed due to insufficient funds so no loss has occurred.
• Vandalism at the unit block of Media Avenue on Feb. 26 at 9:37 p.m. – Residence was egged.
• Attempted Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on Feb. 27 at 2:48 p.m. – Loss prevention officer reported that two unknown males attempted to steal $1,292.64 worth of groceries. The actors left the shopping carts when they were confronted by an employee.
• Criminal Mischief at the CREC, 9000 block of Parkview Drive, on Feb. 27 at 1:33 p.m. – Vehicle was keyed.
• Theft at Panera Bread, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on Feb. 28 at 3:54 p.m. – Victim reported that six credit cards were stolen from her wallet while she was eating lunch. Multiple unauthorized purchases were made with the credit cards.
• Theft at Lowe’s, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on Feb. 28 at 3:24 p.m. – Victim reported that her wallet containing credit cards and $45 was stolen from her shopping cart. An unauthorized purchase was attempted at Kohl’s.
• Theft at Rite Aid, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 28 at 6:57 p.m. – An unknown male stole $111 worth of merchandise.
• Fraud at the 700 block of Humphreys Road on Feb. 28 at 11:44 a.m. – Victim reported that someone altered her check after she mailed it and withdrew $3,972.11 from her bank account.
• Fraud at the 300 block of Buck Lane on Feb. 28 at 3:56 p.m. – Victim reported that someone altered her check after she mailed it and withdrew $8,083.27.
• Identity Theft at the 1700 block of Josie Lane on Feb. 28 at 9:36 a.m. – Victim reported that someone used her identity to open a credit card account.
• Theft at Lowe’s, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on March 1 at 8:07 p.m. – Victim reported that his iPad was stolen from the shopping cart while he shopped.
• Theft at the 100 block of Juniper Road on March 1 at 7:15 p.m. – Prescription medication was stolen after it was delivered.
• Fraud at the 100 block of Heatherwood Road on March 1 at 3:59 p.m. – A check was altered and cashed after it was mailed.
• Fraud at the 100 block of Strathmere Road on March 1 at 5:20 p.m. – Victim reported that a check was altered and cashed after it was mailed.
• Criminal Mischief at the 100 block of Glen Arbor Road on March 1 at 3 p.m. – Residence was egged.

ARRESTS

• 70-year-old male, 1400 block of Wynnewood Road, Ardmore. Charges: DUI. Location: 2600 block of Haverford Road. Date: Feb. 27 at 8:26 p.m.
• 64-year-old male, unit block of Mercer Avenue, Havertown. Charges: DUI and careless driving. Location: Darby and Manor Roads. Date: March 1 at 10:50 p.m.

CITATIONS

• Moving — 30
• Warnings — 40
• Non-Traffic — 9
• Parking — 119