Newtown Township Police Report Catalytic Converter Thefts, Fraud

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Newtown Township Police Department reports the following incidents:

July 11

• At approximately 7:30 a.m. police responded to a business located in Newtown Township for the report of an attempted catalytic converter theft. The vehicle was parked in the business lot when someone cut the converter in half in an attempt to take it. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

• At approximately 2 p.m. police were contacted in reference to a theft from a Council Rock School District shed. The total value of loss was $200 worth of equipment.

July 12

• A Newtown Township resident contacted police around noon to report fraud. The resident explained that she received an email that she thought was from her supervisor, instructing her to purchase $900 worth of eBay gift cards and to send the card information. The resident did not realize it was a scam until after she sent the information.

• At approximately 4:45 p.m. police responded to a business located in Newtown Township for the report of catalytic converter thefts. Two vehicles that were parked in the business lot had catalytic converters that were cut and stolen. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

July 13

• The Newtown-Makefield Truck Enforcement Unit conducted a commercial vehicle safety detail in the area of North Elm Ave and Washington Avenue in Newtown Borough. The unit is made up of officers from this department, the Newtown Borough Police Department, and the Upper Makefield Township Police Department. During the detail, two trucks were stopped and inspected. One truck was placed out of service, and two citations and eight warnings were issued for violations that were found.