Haverford Crime Blotter: Stolen Vehicle, Thefts, Fraud, More

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — The latest crime blotter from Haverford Township Police is out, and we have the details.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between July 22 and July 27.

The blotter also includes arrests made and citations issued.

See the full blotter below.

INCIDENTS:

• Identity Theft – 25 residents reported that someone used their identity to file for unemployment benefits.
• Identity Theft at the 800 block of Wynnewood Avenue on July 22 at 3:43 p.m. – Victim reported that someone used her identity to open a credit card account.
• Fraud at the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue on July 22 at 9:13 a.m. – An unknown person made an unauthorized purchase with the victim's credit card.
• Motor Vehicle Theft at U-haul, unit block of Township Line Road, on July 23 at 2 p.m.
• Criminal Mischief at the 1000 block of Weller Avenue on July 23 at 1746 hours – Fence was damaged.
• Vandalism at Wawa, 1000 block of West Darby Road, on July 23 at 10:22 p.m. – Vehicle side mirror was ripped off.
• Vandalism at the 100 block of Earlington Road on July 24 at 5:03 p.m. – A lawn statue was destroyed.
• Liquor Law Violation at the unit block of Tunbridge Circle on July 24 at 4:11 a.m. – Two 18-year-old males, two 19-year-old females and a 17-year-old female were cited for underage drinking.
• Theft at the Haverford Reserve, 7000 block of Parkview Drive, on July 25 at 2:52 p.m. – Vehicle window was smashed – wallet, sunglasses and cell phone were stolen.
• Fraud at the 2700 block of Saint Mary’s Road on July 26 at 9:55 a.m. – Victim reported she was contacted from a person claiming to represent PayPal. They advised her of a fraudulent purchase and instructed her to purchase gift cards and send them to his phone number. The victim sent $3,000 worth of gift cards before recognizing the scam.
• Disorderly Conduct at Darby Road and Mercer Avenue on July 26 at 3:41 p.m. – 30-year-old male, 7700 block of Parkview Road, Upper Darby was cited for disorderly conduct, careless driving and no vehicle inspection.
• Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on July 27 at 5:32 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
• Theft at Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on July 27 at 7:22 p.m. – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.
• Motor Vehicle Theft at U-Haul, unit block of East Township Line Road, on July 27 at 12:05 p.m.
• Motor Vehicle Theft at Meade’s Automotive, 700 block of Biddle Street, on July 27 at 1:38 p.m.

ARRESTS:

• 35-year-old male, 1000 block of Bon Air Road, Havertown. Charges: Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Location: 600 block of Furlong Avenue. Date: July 23 at 4:08 p.m.
• 40-year-old male, 6400 block of 13th Street, Philadelphia. Charges: DUI. Location: 500 block of Darby Road. Date: July 28 at 2:19 a.m.

CITATIONS:

• Moving — 14
• Warnings — 13
• Non-Traffic — 7
• Parking — 71