Garden Of Reflection Vandalism Under Investigation: Lower Makefield Crimes

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are continuing to investigate the vandalism at the Garden of Reflection, Pennsylvania's official 9/11 memorial.

The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week.

The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week.

These are the criminal incidents:

Oct. 6

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — 1900 block of Woodside Road at Garden of Reflection, reported at 8:22 a.m. The complainant reported vandalism to several glass panels displaying the names of 9/11 victims. The damage consisted of small dings, dents, and scratches to the glass faces of multiple panels, including those with last names starting with "S" to "W." An investigation is ongoing.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD — 2100 block of Stackhouse Drive, reported at 3:14 p.m. The complainant reported unauthorized use of their credit card for $2,853.49.

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY ARREST — Oxford Valley Road and Route 1, reported at 9:01 p.m. Police received a report of a stolen New Jersey license plate. An investigation led to a traffic stop on Route 1 N/B, where a 18-year-old male operator from Trenton, N.J., was detained and later charged with Receiving Stolen Property. The vehicle was found to have a stolen license plate, but the vehicle itself was not reported stolen. The man was taken into police custody.

Oct. 5

THEFT — Quarry Road and Lindenhurst Road, reported at 12:29 p.m. The complainant reported theft of two development signs at the location.

RETAIL THEFT — 900 block of Vansant Drive at Wegmans, reported at 3:57 p.m. Loss Prevention reported that on 9/30, an unknown female removed $543.92 worth of seafood without paying. An investigation is ongoing.

Oct. 4

RETAIL THEFTS:

• 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Shop Rite, reported at 11:24 a.m. Loss Prevention reported on 9/17, an unknown male removed $31.14 worth of merchandise without paying.
• 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Shop Rite, reported at 11:24 a.m. Loss Prevention reported on 9/28, an unknown male removed $43.92 worth of merchandise without paying.

Oct. 3

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — Cardinal Drive and Heacock Road, reported at 8:59 a.m. The complainant reported unknown person(s) cutting tree branches to collect chestnuts. Police found someone on a pole, knocking the nuts off the tree. They were advised it was private property and to leave the area.

FRAUD — 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Shop Rite, reported at 1:13 p.m. Loss Prevention reported that an unknown woman entered the store and made 21 small transactions, overpaying by $100 each with a card, totaling $2,100 and requested cash back. The same suspect returned later, making another 17 transactions with a card, taking out $100 each, totaling $1,700.00 in cash back. Investigation ongoing.

Oct. 2

CREDIT CARD FRAUD — 1400 block of Clinton Drive, reported at 11:07 a.m. The complainant reported an unauthorized use of their credit card for $1,316.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 1200 block of Harrow Cres., reported at 2:22 p.m. The complainant reported ongoing harassment by a contractor working in the area. The man was previously advised by police to cease contact with the victims. The 45-year-old Levittown man was cited for Disorderly Conduct after another incident on 10/1.

FRAUD — 2000 block of Farmview Drive, reported at 4:33 p.m. The complainant reported fraudulent bank activity. The victim's bank account was compromised when a fraudulent check was deposited at a Bank of America branch located in Randolph, MA. The check for $6,800 was from an unknown entity. Shortly after, four withdrawals totaling $3,174 were made from the same bank branch. The victim has frozen the account and reported the incident to Bank of America, but has not received a refund.

THEFT — 900 block of Antique Alley at Chipotle, reported at 8:04 p.m. Supervisor reported sometime overnight between 9/30 – 10/1, unknown person(s) removed an umbrella from the patio.