$50K Package Stolen, $29K 'Microsoft' Fraud: Lower Makefield Crimes

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week.

These are the criminal incidents:

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May 14

DRUG ARREST — Route 332 & Stony Hill Road, reported at 10:34 a.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 23-year-old female passenger from Camden, N.J., for Possession of Psilocybin, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia. She was taken into police custody.

RETAIL THEFT — 600 block of Heacock Road at McCaffrey’s Food Market, reported at 2:22 p.m. Loss Prevention reported an unknown person(s) removed two plants from outside the store without paying.

May 13

CREDIT CARD FRAUD —300 block of Cobbler Court, reported at 9:45 a.m. The complainant reported being approached by two unknown men in a pick-up truck in the BJ’s parking lot
located in Falls Township. They notified the victim that their vehicle’s bumper was damaged and they could fix it. After agreeing, the victim gave them two credit cards to charge, which the men claimed declined. The victim then paid cash. Following this incident, the victim was contacted by their bank stating there were two attempted charges totaling $1,500.00. When checking their other bank, there were $9,985 of pending charges. An investigation is ongoing.

IDENTITY THEFT — 2300 block of Lynnbrooke Drive, reported at 12:01 p.m. The complainant reported unknown person(s) attempted to open an AAA and Ross credit card in their name.

THEFT — 300 block of Dunhill Way, reported at 1:40 p.m. The complainant reported theft of a package valued at $50,000. An investigation is ongoing.

May 12

FRAUD:

2000 block of Farmview Drive reported at 9:09 a.m. The complainant reported receiving a suspicious pop-up on their computer claiming to be from "Microsoft Windows Defense." They were advised to call a phone number for “Microsoft." The representative said the victim's computer was malfunctioning and that they needed to pay a penalty fee to avoid being taken into custody. The victim was instructed to withdraw $29,800 and provide it to a "special agent" who arrived at their residence. The victim later realized they were a victim of fraud and reported the incident to the police. Investigation ongoing.

Unit block of Del Rio Drive, reported at 2:20 p.m. The complainant reported unknown person(s) purchased two iPads using their Sam’s Club and Wells Fargo accounts. One iPad was delivered to their residence and another was delivered to an address in California. Total loss $962.29.

WANTED PERSON — Washington Crossing Road and Stoopville Road, reported at 10:46 p.m. Police responded to a check the well being of a subject. A records check revealed the 49-year-old man from Philadelphia was wanted by the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office for Simple Assault. He was taken into police custody.

May 11

RETAIL THEFT — 600 block of Heacock Road at McCaffrey’s Food Market, reported at 3:40 p.m. Store Manager reported on May 10 that an unknown man entered the store and removed $65.70 of merchandise without paying.

May 10

RETAIL THEFT — 500 block of W. Trenton Avenue at CVS, reported at 11 a.m. An employee reported that an unknown man entered the store, selected several Mother’s Day balloons and cards, went through self-checkout, and only rang up $4 worth of items.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS ARREST — 600 block of Heacock Road at McCaffrey’s Food Market, reported at 12:49 p.m. Police responded to the report of an unwanted subject that was previously trespassed from the store. Police made contact with the 45-year-old township woman at her home and took her into custody for Criminal Trespass.

May 9

WEAPONS ARREST — Heacock Road and Heritage Oak Drive, reported at 4:56 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a firearm, which the 35 year old female driver from Morrisville, PA did not have a permit for. The firearm was confiscated, and she was advised to renew her permit to carry in order to retrieve her firearm or she would be charged. Charges pending.