Crime & Safety
3 Vehicles Stolen In Northampton Township
Northampton Township Police said there were also numerous thefts from vehicles on Monday
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The Northampton Township Police Department is investigating the theft of three vehicles and numerous thefts from vehicles.
Northampton Township Police said that at 3:25 a.m. Monday, a 2018 black Nissan Sentra was stolen from a driveway on West Windrose Drive in the township's Richboro section.
At 4:15 a.m. Monday, two vehicles were stolen from Kings Way Drive in Holland.
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During the second theft, the vehicle owner pursued the suspects in his vehicle to the area of Buck Road and Rocksville Road, police said.
The stolen vehicle crashed and at least one of the suspects in the vehicle theft fired several shots at the vehicle owner, police said.
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Police said no one was injured and the incident is under investigation.
A dark-colored Hyundai SUV is believed to be involved in these thefts as well, police said.
As of right now, the theft from vehicles occurred on Woodlake Drive, Nelson Drive, and Chinquapin Road, police said.
Police are asking residents to check their cameras if they live in the surrounding areas.
Anyone with information should contact Northampton Police at 215-322-6111.
Police urge residents to help prevent thefts from vehicles by locking their vehicles and never leaving keys in their vehicles. Police also said residents should never leave their vehicles running unattended and never leave their valuables in their vehicles. They also recommend parking in well-lit areas.
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