Credit Card Skimming Devices Found In Penndel, Suspects Sought

PENNDEL, PA —Credit card skimming devices have been recovered at two separate locations in the borough, police said.

The Penndel Borough Police Department said the devices were recovered Monday at the 7-11 Gas Station on 527 W. Lincoln Hwy. and Express Gas at 652 Bellevue Ave.

The other gas station in town was checked as well and no devices were found, police said.

Police said they will be investigating further into the source of the skimmers and attempting to catch anyone involved.

Police said it was the first time the devices were located.

"We have received numerous complaints about credit card skimming devices in the past and we have been frequently checking the pumps for skimmers and working with the business owners to prevent them in the first place," police said in a statement.

Police said they would increase checks on gas pumps for the devices and that all business owners have cooperated during the investigations.

Anyone who may have used the gas pumps at these locations recently should make sure to monitor credit card activity, police said.

Police also advise that the credit card company should be contacted for a replacement card and that an alert should be placed on accounts to monitor suspicious activity.

Last month, card-skimming devices were found at several locations in Montgomery County.

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