Crime & Safety
Haverford Crime Blotter: Identity Theft, Vandalism, More
Police said two people on West Chester Pike were targeted by scammers posing as PECO workers. See details on this and other crimes here.
HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — The newest Haverford Police crime blotter is out, and the details are below.
Incidents that occurred between Oct. 16 and Oct. 22 are featured in the blotter.
Also included are arrests made and citations issued.
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See the full blotter below:
INCIDENTS:
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- Theft from Vehicle at Kenney’s Plumbing Service, 400 block of W. Darby Road, Oct. 16 at 10:23 a.m. – victim states that his work truck was broken into. An unknown person, smashed the window and took tools.
- Theft from Vehicle in the 400 block of W. Darby Road on Oct. 16 at 3:37 p.m. – victim states that an unknown person popped the lock on his work truck and took tools.
- Theft from Vehicle in the 300 block of E. Manoa Road on Oct. 16 at 4:35 p.m. – victim states that an unknown person punched out the passenger side lock and took numerous tools.
- Criminal Mischief in the 1500 block of Burmont Road on Oct. 17 at 7:17 a.m. – victim states that an unknown person drew on the tailgate of his vehicle with marker.
- Vandalism at Steel Field, 1400 block of Steel Road, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. – graffiti was found on numerous spots throughout the park.
- Theft in the 600 block of N. Eagle Road on Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. – victim states that an unknown actor took his flag, breaking the flag pole.
- Vandalism on Steel Road on Oct. 19 at 9:56 a.m. – while driving, an unknown person threw a rock at her vehicle; the paint on the vehicle was chipped and dented.
- Vandalism in the 200 block of Signal Road on Oct. 19 at 10:58 a.m. – victim states that an unknown person caused damage to their addition. Gouge marks were found on the new wooden door and plastic was shoved in the new windows.
- Vandalism in the unit block of E. Golfview Road on Oct. 19 at 10:51 p.m. – victim was awoken by a loud bang; unknown person threw a rock through her window.
- Retail Theft at Rite Aid, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, Oct. 20 at 5:51 p.m. – an unknown male stole a large amount of products from the above location; investigation is ongoing.
- Vandalism in the 3000 block of Hermosa Lane on Oct. 21 at 8:48 a.m. – a rock was thrown through the window at the above residence; investigation is ongoing.
- Theft from Vehicle in the 600 block of Lawson Avenue on Oct. 21 at 6:27 p.m. – victim states that her hub cap was removed from her vehicle.
- Identity Theft in the 2800 block of St. Mary’s Road on Oct. 21 at 6:28 p.m. – victim states that un unauthorized person made a purchase using her credit card; card has since been cancelled.
- Identity Theft in the 300 block of Exeter Road on Oct. 21 at 3:55 p.m. – victim states that an unknown person attempted to open accounts using her social security number.
- Liquor Laws at Haverford High School, 200 block of Mill Road, Oct. 21 at 0744 hours – 16-year-old male was cited for underage drinking. Theft in the 500 block of Ellis Road on Oct. 22 at 5:44 p.m. – victim states that several pieces of jewelry are missing from her home.
- Theft at Staples, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, Oct. 22 at 4:33 p.m. – victim states that an unknown person took his wallet containing cash and various credit cards from his bag; bag was left unattended.
- Identity Theft in the 1200 block of West Chester Pike on Oct. 22 at 1:16 p.m. – victim states that she gave her personal information to males claiming to be “PECO workers” who knocked on her door asking about lightbulbs; victim immediately received fraudulent activity phone calls regarding her accounts.
- Identity Theft in the 1200 block of West Chester Pike on Oct. 22 at 1:31 p.m. – victim states that he gave her personal information to males claiming to be “PECO workers” whom knocked on his door asking about lightbulbs; victim cancelled his accounts.
ARRESTS:
- 24-year-old male, 7200 block of Merion Terrace, Upper Darby. Charges: Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. Location: Giant, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: Oct. 17 at 12:32 p.m.
- 25-year-old female, 7200 block of Merion Terrace, Upper Darby. Charges: Retail Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, and Reckless Driving. Location: Giant, 100 block of W. Township Line Road. Date: Oct. 17 at 12:32 p.m.
- 39-year-old female, 100 block of N. Church Street, Primos. Charges: Retail Theft. Location: Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike. Date: Oct. 21 at 6:12 p.m.
CITATIONS:
- Moving: 36
- Warnings: 53
- Non Traffic: 6
- Parking: 51
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