Springfield Crime Blotter: Cars Egged, Thefts From Vehicles, More

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

The blotter features incidents that occurred between April 29 and May 4.

See the full blotter below.

Numerous unlocked vehicles were entered throughout the week in various sections of the town. Wallets, purses, coins and cash are what was taken during these incidents. Residents again are reminded to lock their vehicles and to not leave valuables inside.

April 29, 11:30 p.m.
Officers investigated a crash on State Road at Collins Drive in which a vehicle struck a light standard which fell and blocked traffic. The driver, 55-year-old man from Wilmington, was found to be intoxicated and taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. He was later released and charges for DUI and traffic offenses will be filed.

April 29, 6:24 p.m.
A resident of the 300 block of Orchard Road reported incidents of eggs being thrown at vehicles on her property. Det. McNeely is investigating.

May 2, 10:54 a.m.
Target security at the mall reported observing a male and female inside the store they recognized from prior thefts at the other Springfield Target. They observed the male select numerous printer ink cartridges in the electronics’ department and place the ink inside the female’s bag. Both subjects left the store not paying for the merchandise. Responding officers stopped and identified both subjects and recovered over $800 worth of merchandise. Charges for Retail Theft will be filed against the female a 28-year-old from Brant Beach, New Jersey.

May 3, 10:22 p.m.
A resident of the unit block Curtis Road reported her two vehicles were struck with eggs.

May 3, 5:28 p.m.
CVS employees, 300 block of Baltimore Pike, reported a male subject had left the store with over the counter heartburn medication and failed to stop walking on Baltimore Pike. He was not located. Det. McNeely is investigating.

May 4, 3:33 a.m.
While on patrol, Officer Kingsbury observed a male subject standing at a vehicle in a driveway on the 300 block of East Leamy Avenue appearing to be rummaging inside. As he parked and walked towards the address, the male was no longer there. Sergeant Welsh then located the subject on Powell Road. The subject had items from the vehicle in his possession. Investigation showed two vehicles on Leamy Avenue had been entered and items stolen. The subject was identified as 17 being years old from Philadelphia but who was staying at a room at the Parkway Inn. He was taken into custody and processed. He was turned over to family, and charges for theft will be filed.