Felony Lane Gang Activity Ramping Up Again In Montco, Police Say

LOWER PROVIDENCE, PA — Authorities in Montgomery County are reporting increased activity from the Felony Lane Gang in the local area.

The gang is known to break car windows and open unlocked vehicle doors to steal purses, checkbooks, and anything else of value they can find. Motorists should avoid leaving items of value inside their vehicle, or at least ensure those items are not easily seen from outside the vehicle.

Because watchful thieves can see where drivers hide their valuables, police recommend hiding items of value before arriving at a destination.

The Lower Providence Police Department said on Tuesday that increased vigilance should be exercised as the warmer months approach.

Common spots targeted by these criminals are parks, baseball fields, gyms, daycares, trailheads, and similar areas.

The Felony Lane Gang is known to use identifying information taken from purses and wallets to cash fraudulent checks and commit other identity theft crimes, police said.

A similar uptick in Felony Lane Gang activity was reported last summer in Upper Gwynedd and elsewhere in the county.