Burglary Under Investigation In Wrightstown: Newtown Twp. Police Report

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Nov. 6 and 12:

November 8

• At approximately 8:30 a.m., Newtown Township Police were dispatched to a Wrightstown business for a report of a burglary that had occurred. The incident remains under investigation.

November 10

• At 12:08 p.m., police responded to the ACME store for a report of a theft. It was learned that an employee had stolen money from a coworker’s purse on two separate occasions, resulting in a loss of $280. The employee confessed to the thefts, and charges will be filed.

Scam Alert

• Newtown Township Police continue to field several calls regarding a scam where the caller identifies themselves as a member of the Bucks County Sheriff's Office, claiming that the victim missed jury duty and needs to report to the courthouse. If the victim plays along and begins driving there, the caller then claims that there are fines that need to be paid at a different location. Police said the Bucks County Sheriff's Office will never ask for money, gift cards, crypto, or other means to pay fines.