Springfield Crime Blotter: Carjacking, DUI, Thefts, More

SPRINGFIELD, PA — The newest crime blotter from Springfield Township Police is out.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between April 18 and April 24.

See the full blotter below:

April 18 at 9:19 a.m.
A vehicle was broken into while parked at the Springfield Shopping Center. A purse was stolen from inside.

April 18 at 4:43 p.m.
CVS, 795 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Christopher Winchell, 39 years old from Philadelphia, was observed concealing merchandise in a bag and leaving the store, activating the security alarm. He was detained at the Septa bus stop and admitted to the theft. Investigation revealed that Winchell had several outstanding warrants from Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties. He was charged with retail theft and later transported to George W. Hill Correctional Facility.

April 19 at 11:04 a.m.
Best Buy, 642 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. A male grabbed two Apple iPads and ran from the store. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. The stolen items were valued at $1200. Det. Dan McNeely is investigating.

April 19 at 10:13 p.m.
Reported carjacking at Bob’s Mobil, 1198 Baltimore Pike. The victim pulled into the gas station, parked at a pump and entered the store to purchase a drink. When she returned to her truck, two masked subjects exited a black four-door vehicle and approached her. One subject pointed a handgun at the victim while the second subject pulled her from the driver’s seat. Her wallet and cell phone were taken, and the two subjects entered her truck and left the area. The black four door also fled the lot. Sgt. John DiTrolio is investigating.

April 21 at 5:56 p.m.
Walgreens, 2 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. A male picked up a locked case of Prevagen from a display area near the pharmacy and ran from the store. The stolen items were valued at $991. Sgt. John DiTrolio is investigating.

April 22 at 2:21 a.m.
While investigating a one-vehicle crash in the 600 block of East Springfield Road, the driver, 27 years old from Drexel Hill, was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested, charged with DUI and later released to a family member.

April 23 at 7:23 p.m.
Hobby Lobby, 875 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. The store manager observed four females enter the store and fill baskets and carts with merchandise. All four fled the store and entered a gray Honda, which exited the lot. The stolen items were valued at $948. Det. Bridget McCarthy is investigating.

April 24 at 3:55 p.m.
Macy’s, 1300 Baltimore Pike, reported a subject in custody for retail theft. Tyrone Tunnell, 28 years old from Philadelphia, was observed concealing jewelry inside his jacket. He was detained by security and $236 in merchandise was recovered. After transport to the police station, additional merchandise was found in his pants. Investigation found two active warrants out of Philadelphia. Tunnell was charged with retail theft and later turned over to Philadelphia Sheriffs.