2 Vehicle Thefts Reported In Lower Makefield Twp.

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — Two vehicle thefts were among the criminal incidents reported in the Lower Makefield Township Police Department's blotter this week.

These are the criminal incidents:

March 26

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT — 1100 block of Evergreen Road, reported at 9:05 p.m. The complainant reported the theft of their 2009 Toyota Camry from the front of the residence. The vehicle was later recovered on a front lawn on the same block at 12:04 a.m., with damage observed to a fence and a tree.

March 24

CREDIT CARD FRAUD — 500 block of South Dove Road, reported at 4:26 p.m. The complainant reported an unauthorized use of their credit card for $1,000.

FALSE ID TO LAW ENFORCEMENT —Unit block of Oxford Valley Road at the Sunoco gas station, reported at 9:35 p.m. Police on patrol observed a vehicle in the parking lot with no inspection stickers and a missing driver's side mirror. The driver provided false identification information to the police, including a fake name and social security number. The 40-year-old Bristol man was detained and eventually provided his true identity. A records check revealed he was driving with a suspended registration and license. He was taken into custody and charged with False ID to Law Enforcement and other traffic offenses.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 200 block of Oxford Valley Road, reported at 11:11 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. During the interaction, the odor of marijuana was detected coming from within the vehicle. The passenger admitted to smoking marijuana. The 31-year-old female passenger from Morrisville was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

March 20

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT — 900 block of Hunt Drive, reported at 3:58 a.m. Police responded to the report of a vehicle theft in progress. The victim reported their green 2026 Dodge Ram was stolen out of their driveway by an unknown man. While enroute to the area, officers observed the stolen pickup truck traveling southbound on Heacock Road. Police attempted to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Upon meeting the victim, police observed an unoccupied, but running, black Hyundai in the vicinity. A
records check revealed that vehicle was reported stolen out of Middletown Township. Later in the day, LMT police were contacted by the New Jersey State Police, who located the stolen Dodge. They advised the vehicle was used to commit several crimes in their jurisdiction and possibly contained a stolen handgun. Investigation ongoing.