'Serial' Plant Thief Strikes Schuylkill Township, Police Say

SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP, PA — The Schuylkill Township is experiencing an unusual crime wave.

Plants have been vanishing from planters and the ground in front of homes at an alarming rate. It's severe enough that the rash of thefts are being termed "serial" in nature.

And it's bizarre enough that in explaning the situation, police were careful to clarify there were no double-meanings.

"Plant is also not a euphemism or cop slang for anything - someone is stealing actual plants," they wrote.

Thefts have taken place around the area, including Valley Park Road, North Spring Lane, Forge Manor Drive, and the Meadows at Valley Forge. They've been ongoing for about two weeks, police said.

There is no word on if a specific plant is being targeted.

Police urged residents to be vigilant, especially of neighborhood activity that might seem out of place.

If you have any information on the serial thefts, call police at 610-935-2440 or e-mail an anonymous tip to tips@schuylkillpd.org.