More Department, Hardware Store Thefts Reported In Haverford Township

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Thefts from major retailers in Haverford Township are continuing, as police have reported a slew of new theft-related incidents from those stores.

Lowe's and Kohl's in Havertown are often the targets of scofflaws in the township.

Below are details on recent theft at those stores:

A man is sought in connection with thefts from Lowe's on Feb. 27 and March 14.

Police said he loaded a cart with power tools, generators, and other items before leaving without paying.

He was driving a black Ford truck with an expired Pennsylvania registration reading LKR0609

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective Mark Johnson at 610-853-1298, extension 1234, or at mjohnson@havpd.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

A man stole three battery packs worth nearly $400 on one occasion from the Lowe's, police said.

According to police, the man put four battery packs in his jacket pockets but was confronted by employees.

He put one back, then walked out with the three other packs without paying, police said.

The total value was $389.99

He was last seen walking west toward Giant.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective Michael Flynn 610-853-1298, extension 1225, or at mflynn@havpd.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

A woman is sought for an attempted refund theft at Lowe's, police said.

The woman here picked out a light and two chandeliers then took them to customer service and was given a $561.74 refund, according to police.

She then bought items before leaving the store in a black Mercedes GLE 350, police said.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective David Vernacchio at 610-853-1298, extension 1232, or at dvernacchio@havpd.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Police are looking for a man who stole chainsaws from Lowe's.

The man here took two Kobalt chainsaws and left the area in a white Jeep truck with a counterfeit Pennsylvania registration.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective Stephen Laughlin at 610-853-1298, extension 1239, or at slaughlin@havpd.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

A woman is sought in connection with two separate thefts from Kohl's in Havertown.

The thefts occurred March 18 and March 19.

Police said she stole a large quantity of Nike, Under Armor, and Adidas clothing, as well as jewelry.

According to police, she put the merchandise in a cart and a tote before walking out of the store without paying for the items.

She was leaving the area in a Chevrolet sedan.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective Mark Johnson at 610-853-1298, extension 1234, or at mjohnson@havpd.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Lastly, police are looking for a man in connection with refund theft at Lowe's.

The man here went into Lowe's, selected a propane griddle worth $349, took it to customer service, and tried to get a refund, police said.

When he was denied the refund, the man left the store with the griddle without paying, police said.

Employees were able to stop the man and recover the griddle, but the man fled the area, according to police.

Police said the man was dropped off and picked up by a man who police identified as Anthony D. Antonio, of Philadelphia, who is pictured below in a green jacket.

Antonio was driving a tan Dodge Ram pickup truck with a ZKF1794 Pennsylvania registration, police said.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or provide contact information for Antonio is asked to contact Detective Michael Flynn 610-853-1298, extension 1225, or mflynn@havpd.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.