Haverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Vandalism, Theft

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

Incidents in the blotter occurred between Aug. 27 and Sept. 1.

The blotter also features recent arrests and citations issued.

See the full blotter below.

INCIDENTS:

• Theft at the 700 block of Walnut Place on Aug. 27 at 9:36 a.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
• Theft at Havertown Collision LLC, 1300 block of Lawrence Road, on Aug. 27 at 7:03 a.m. – License plate was stolen from a vehicle.
• Fraud at the 800 block of Naylors Run Road on Aug. 27 at 7:35 p.m. – Victim received an email from a person claiming to be from Apple requesting her social security number. He gave them her information before recognizing the scam.
• Theft at the Quadrangle, 3300 block of Darby Road, on Aug. 28 at 11:45 a.m. – Victim reported that three unauthorized transactions were made from her checking account and jewelry, pocketbook and clothing missing.
• Vandalism at the 700 block of North Eagle Road on Aug. 28 at 10:14 a.m. – Political sign was vandalized.
• Theft at the 200 block of Marple Road on Aug. 29 at 2:57 p.m. – iPhone was stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
• Theft at the 1400 block of Johnson Road on Aug. 29 at 3:08 p.m. – Victim reported that he received a package that was supposed to contain a keyboard. The box was empty when he opened it.
• Theft at Karakung Field, 1600 block of Karakung Road, on Aug. 29 at 12:16 p.m. – American flag was stolen.
• Fraud at the 600 block of Wynnewood Road on Aug. 29 at 1:32 p.m. – An unknown person gained access to the victim’s PayPal account. Five unauthorized purchases were made.
• Theft at Applebees, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on Aug. 30 at 1:15 p.m. – An employee left without cashing out. Total loss is $328.30.
• Vandalism at the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue on Aug. 30 at 3:50 p.m. – Storm door was shattered.
• Identity Theft at the unit block of East Marthart Avenue on Aug. 31 at 9:02 a.m. – Victim reported that someone used his identity to open a utility account.
• Criminal Mischief at the unit block of Shelbourne Road on Aug. 31 at 7:02 a.m. – Nail polish was smeared on vehicle hood and windshield.
• Identity Theft at the 100 block of East Turnbull Avenue on Sept. 1 at 11:49 a.m. – Victim reported that someone used her identity to open a credit card account.

ARRESTS:

• 35-year-old male, 1300 block of Locust Street, Philadelphia. Charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to stop at red signal. Location: 1500 block of Brierwood Road. Date: Aug. 30 at 2:29 a.m.
• 35-year-old male, 1200 block of Shelton Avenue, Philadelphia. Charges: Receiving stolen property and firearms not to be carried without a license. Location: unit block of Brookline Boulevard. Date: Aug. 31 at 10:47 a.m.

CITATIONS:

• Moving: 12
• Warnings: 6
• Non Traffic: 3
• Parking: 81