Burglary, Check Washing, Thefts, More: Springfield Crime Blotter

SPRINGFIELD, PA — Police in Springfield Township issued their weekly crime blotter Monday.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between March 21 and March 26.

See the full blotter below:

March 21 at 1:53 p.m.
Macy’s, 1300 block of Baltimore Pike, reported a shoplifter in custody. A 43-year-old Chester man was observed concealing seven pairs of Polo socks in a bag and attempting to leave the store. He was detained by store security. The stolen items totaled $187. He was charged with Retail Theft.

March 24 at 8:37 p.m.
Two vehicle owners reported catalytic converter thefts. Both vehicles were parked in the Springfield Mall lot in the area of the Target store. Target security cameras captured both thefts. Det. Kyle Cutcliff is investigating.

March 26 at 7:59 a.m.
The business owner of Nerds to Go, 609 S. Chester Road, reported a burglary in progress. The owner was alerted to an intruder in the business and actively watching security cameras on his cell phone. He provided a description of the suspect who had fled the store prior to police arrival. While checking the area, Officer Brian Dunkle conducted a pedestrian stop of a male who matched the description. The subject, Quadeer Miller, 36, of Chester, was positively identified by the business owner. Miller was arrested and charged with Burglary and related offenses.

There were several incidents this past week of local mailboxes being entered and mail containing checks stolen. These checks are later “washed” or otherwise altered and cashed for larger sums than written. The Police Department is working with the Postal Inspector to investigate these crimes. Surveillance efforts have resulted in identifying vehicles and potential suspects. Until this type of illegal activity ends, residents are encouraged to mail checks inside the post office. The postal authorities suggest using a fine tipped Sharpie or gel pen when writing checks making it difficult to alter.