Early Morning 'Prowlers' Actually Delivering Newspapers: Marple Police

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — Marple Township Police said a suspicious vehicle that was suspected of prowling at local homes was simply trying to deliver newspapers.

Police on Wednesday last week were told about suspicious people seen on home security cameras.

Those people were in a dark sedan and were shining flashlights on front doors of homes along several Marple streets.

After getting a tip from a citizen, police located the vehicle.

Police then learned the vehicle was being used to deliver newspapers and that those making the deliveries were unfamiliar with the route, and thus used flashlights to find the correct addresses for delivery.

Police confirmed no thefts were connected to those people.

"That being said, we are aware that groups in the region will prowl at night looking for unlocked vehicles, often between 4 a.m. and sunrise," police said. "Please lock your vehicles. Don’t leave your key FOB in or near your vehicle. Don’t leave valuables in plain sight, and keep those tips coming! They do make a difference."

Anyone who sees suspicious activity in Marple should contact police at 610-356-1500.