Springfield Police Blotter: DUI, Thefts, Vehicle Break In

SPRINGFIELD, PA — The latest Springfield Police crime blotter is out, and you know we’ve got the details here.

The blotter covers incidents that occurred between March 19 and March 24.

Police handled numerous theft cases, DUI, and a vehicle break in.

See the full blotter below:

March 19, 7:32 p.m.
Verizon Wireless, 1001 Baltimore Pike, reported a theft. A male customer removed a Samsung S10 phone from the display and ran from the store. The phone is valued at $999. It was a display model and cannot be activated.

March 20, 9:43 p.m.
Chuck E. Cheese, 381 Baltimore Pike, reported a theft of services. A woman booked a party and provided a cash deposit. After the party ended, the remaining balance was $254. The woman left the business without settling the bill. Information was obtained in an attempt to identify the suspect. Det. Rob Nutley is investigating.

March 21, 12:23 a.m.
While on patrol, Officer Kyle Cutcliff observed a swerving vehicle that nearly struck a curb. A vehicle stop was conducted at East Springfield and Midland roads. The male driver, 33 years old from Drexel Hill, was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with DUI. He was later released to a family member. Det. Rob Nutley is handling the case.

March 21, 7:51 p.m.
Target, 1200 Baltimore Pike, reported a theft. The victim, a customer, was approached by a female suspect who distracted her and stole a baby bag from the victim’s cart. A wallet containing credit cards and identification was in the bag. A description was provided and security video obtained. Det. Rob Nutley is investigating.

March 23, 9:58 a.m.
A resident from the 800 block of Garrett Lane reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and rummaged through the contents. Nothing was stolen.

March 23, 10 p.m.
Target, 1200 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Gianna Harris-Campbell, 24 years old from Yeadon, was observed concealing merchandise in two suitcases. She proceeded through the self-checkout and attempted to leave the store without paying for $393 in merchandise. Harris-Campbell was detained by security and turned over to police. She was charged with Retail Theft. Det. Nutley is handling the case.

March 23, 8:29 p.m.
Target, 1200 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Zakiyyah Lamb, 33, of Upper Darby, was observed loading a cart with merchandise and attempting to leave the store after bypassing the self-checkout registers. She was detained by security and turned over to police. The recovered merchandise totaled $2,111. Lamb was charged with Retail Theft. Det. Nutley is handling the case.

March 24, 1:40 p.m.
Officer Jack Bierling was dispatched to a disabled vehicle at State and Sproul roads. The driver, 36 years old from Chester, was found asleep at the wheel. After repeated knocks on the window, the driver acknowledged Officer Bierling and rolled down his window. The driver showed signs of intoxication and was later arrested for DUI. He was returned to the police station and released to a friend. Det. Rob Nutley is handling the case.

March 24, 6:19 p.m.
Target, 857 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. A 12 year old from Philadelphia was observed placing merchandise in a cart, proceeding through self-checkout, and bagging the items without making payment. Security stopped the juvenile as she attempted to leave the store with $482 in merchandise. The juvenile was released to her mother and will be petitioned through juvenile court for Retail Theft. Det. Nutley is handling the case