Crime & Safety

Rash of Thefts from Unlocked Cars in Southampton

A reminder to always lock your car doors.

The following information was provided by the Upper Southampton Police Department.

Thefts from Vehicles

Various locations

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Wednesday, April 10, Sometime Overnight

Police are investigating 12 separate reports of thefts from unlocked cars that occurred sometime overnight, Tuesday into Wednesday. The thefts occurred on W. Maple Drive, E. Maple Drive, Woodland Drive, Central Avenue, Hillside Drive, Manor Drive, and Rose Avenue. Stolen items include a laptop computer, a men's ring, varying amounts of cash, a men's watch, medications and an iPod.

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Theft

1000 Block of Industrial Boulevard

Tuesday, April 9

Three aluminum ladders and a U-Haul ramp were stolen from behind a business sometime between  Wednesday, April 3 and Friday, April 5. Value of loss estimated at $1000.

Theft

1000 Block of Churchville Road

Monday, April 8

Resident discovered two handguns and several bottles of prescription medication missing from a room he rents in a home on the 1000 block of Churchville Road. Investigation is ongoing. 

Theft from Vehicle

1000 Block of Springview Drive

Monday, April 8

Someone entered an unlocked car overnight and removed a cell phone, gift cards and a backpack containing clothing. No value given.

Car Theft

Hampton Square Shopping Center

Monday, April 8, 6 p.m.

A 2006 black Chevrolet Suburban PA GCS-1741 was stolen from the parking lot of the Hampton Square Shopping Center. The car was later recovered in Philadelphia. Investigation is ongoing.

Theft from Vehicle

900 Block of Woodland Drive

Monday, April 8

Resident reports that a small amount of change was stolen from their unlocked vehicle sometime overnight. 

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