Crime & Safety

Nine Thefts Mark Latest Springfield Police Blotter

See what incidents police in Springfield Township responded to between July 11 and July 16.

SPRINGFIELD, PA – Springfield Township Police released its latest crime report. This one covers police activity between July 11 and July 16.

Crimes included nine theft cases, underage drinking, disorderly conduct, and more.

Read on to see what police responded to.

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July 11, 7:06 a.m.
Timothy Blewitt 38, of Folsom, was arrested and cited for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after being found in an intoxicated state on the 700 block Barry Drive. He had been inside a resident’s vehicle without authorization and urinated on the front lawn of a property.

July 11, 5:26 p.m.
Kimberly Schumacher 47, of Marcus Hook, was arrested and charged with retail theft after Target at the mall security observed her taking over $70 worth of clothing and other items. She was taken into custody and arraigned at Springfield court.

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July 11, 7:52 p.m.
A member of the LA Fitness club Baltimore Pike reported personal items taken from a locker while he worked out at the club.

July 12, 2:45 a.m.
A male and a female both minors from Springfield were cited by Ofc. Kingsbury for underage drinking after being found in the parking lot of the Springfield Country Club having had consumed an alcoholic beverage.

July 12, 4:25 p.m.
Loss Prevention from Giant on Sproul Road reported a female had entered the store with a young child and stole over $500 worth of hair care and dental products. She was observed leaving the area in a vehicle. Det. Nutley is investigating.

July 12, 8:02 p.m.
Macy’s at the mall Security reported observing two male subjects selecting and concealing numerous packages of men’s underwear inside the store. The subjects ran from security towards Holt Lane where Ofcs. O’Berg and DiRemigio located one of the subjects and took him into custody. Sean Bryant 21, of Philadelphia, was charged with retail theft and taken to arraignment at Springfield court.

July 12, 8:09 .m.
Five male juveniles were stopped by Ofc. Boyd after causing a disturbance at Scenic Hills School in which they were found to be acting disorderly on the basketball court and had trespassed inside the school. Investigation by Det. McNeely is continuing.

July 13, 2:25 p.m.
Officers responded to the area of the mall after employees from Victoria’s Secret called to report a female had taken almost $400 worth of merchandise and fled through the parking lot. Ofc. Paytas located Monique Johnson 50, of Philadelphia, in the Bob’s Mobil lot. She was identified as the actor and taken into custody. She was charged with retail theft and held for arraignment.

July 13, 5:11 p.m.
A member of the LA Fitness club reported items stolen from his locker as he worked out. Det. McNeely is investigating.

July 13, 7:02 p.m.
Two 18-year-old females from Drexel Hill and Folcroft were charged with retail theft after Target at the mall security observed them steal over $700 worth of cosmetics and jewelry. They were held for arraignment.

July 14, 5:40 p.m.
Miles Scott 52, of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with retail theft after Target at the mall security observed him steal $300 worth of various merchandise including medication, cleaning items, and electronics. He was held for arraignment.

July 14, 7:50 p.m.
Giant on Baltimore Pike reported a male and a female were inside the store and stole $35 worth of products. They both fled the store when stopped by employees. Ofc. Kingsbury observed the male in the area of Baltimore Pike and Church Road and the male fled towards Sabold School. Ofc. Christy responded and located the subject on Bell Avenue. He was found to be a juvenile from Philadelphia. He was taken into custody, charged, and later released to family.

July 16, 10:33 p.m.
Five minors from Springfield and one from Folsom were stopped on the 500 block Sherman Road by Ofcs. Hurwitz and Kingsbury and found to have been drinking alcoholic beverages. They were all turned over to family with charges for underage drinking pending.

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