Crime & Safety

Haverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Vandalism, Theft, More

Police reported two residents had their identities used in attempts to apply for unemployment benefits. See details of these and more here.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Haverford Township issued their crime blotter for the past week recently.

The most recent blotter features incidents that occurred between Feb. 11 and Feb. 16.

Arrests made and citations issued are also included in the blotter.

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See full details below.

INCIDENTS:

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  • Identity Theft at the 1400 block of West Township Line Road on Feb. 11 at 12:02 p.m. – Victim reported that someone applied for unemployment benefits using her identity.
  • Identity Theft at the 1400 block of Robinson Avenue on Feb. 12 at 11:18 a.m. – Victim reported that someone used his identity to file for unemployment benefits.
  • Fraud at the 800 block of Cricket Avenue on Feb. 13 at 4:39 p.m. – Victim reported that she was the victim of a phone scam. She received a text message from a person claiming to be the President of her company. The message asked her to go to the Apple Store, purchase $9,700 worth of gift cards, and send the information.
  • Retail Theft at Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 15 at 10:32 a.m. – Loss Prevention Officer reported that an unknown male stole $639 worth of merchandise.
  • Theft at Adam Mechanical, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. – Two vehicles in the shop had their catalytic converters stolen.
  • Criminal Mischief at Darby and Llandillo Roads on Feb. 16 at 8:25 a.m. – Graffiti was reported.
  • Vandalism at Darby and Llandillo Roads on Feb. 16 at 8:25 a.m. – Graffiti was reported

ARRESTS:

  • 43-year-old male, 4100 block of Rosemont Avenue, Drexel Hill. Charges: Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, suspended driver’s license and no insurance. Location: East Township Line Road and West Chester Pike Date: Feb. 9 at 9:43 p.m.
  • 44-year-old male, unit block of Llandaff Road, Havertown. Charges: Simple assault and harassment. Location: unit block of Llandaff Road Date: Feb. 14 at 3:03 p.m.
  • 35-year-old male, unit block of Towpath Road, Levittown. Charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Location: McDonald’s, 1200 block of West Chester Pike. Date: Feb. 16 at 4:51 p.m.

CITATION:

  • Moving: 18
  • Warnings: 12
  • Non Traffic: 0
  • Parking: 1

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