Springfield Crime Blotter: Assault, Vandalism, Car Break-In, More

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

Incidents in the blotter occurred between May 2 and May 6.

See the full blotter below:

May 2 at 8 a.m.
Officers were informed about damage to the Old Central School property. Several balusters were found broken, and the suspects found to be two local males. Det. McNeely is investigating.

May 3 at 7:56 a.m.
A resident of the 300 block of Lewis Road reported cash stolen overnight from his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway of his property.

May 3 at 4:12 p.m.
A patron of the Giant Store, 700 block of West Sproul Road, reported she was approached by a male who began asking her questions. While she was distracted, a second male took credit cards from her wallet, which was sitting in her shopping cart. She later learned a credit card was used at two local stores. Sgt. J. DiTrolio is investigating.

May 5 at 4:12 p.m.
A 26-year-old male from International Falls, Minnesota was arrested after security at Macy’s Springfield Mall reported he stole over $200 worth of clothing from the store. He was found to have an active arrest warrant out of Philadelphia for threats and was turned over to Philadelphia Sheriffs.

May 6 at 10:32 p.m.
Officers responded to Macy’s at the mall for a report of two subjects in custody for shoplifting and who were fighting with employees. Responding officers were able to take both subjects into custody without further incident. Macy’s security reported the two males stole close to $1000 worth of clothing. While in custody, one of the males punched an employee and tried to leave the store. Darrell Smoak, 41, of Chester, was taken into custody, charged with Retail Theft and Assault. He was arraigned and later transported to Delaware County Prison. The other male, 36, of Chester, was released, and charges for Retail Theft will be filed.