Crime & Safety

Haverford Crime Blotter: Theft, Vandalism, Fraud, More

Police said a scammer posing as a federal agent was able to get $500 in gift cards from a township resident. Details on this and more here.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — The latest crime blotter from Haverford Township Police is out now.

Incidents in the blotter occurred between May 12 and May 18.

The blotter also includes arrests made and citations issued.

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See the full blotter below.

INCIDENTS:

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  • Retail Theft at the Verizon Store, 600 block of West Chester Pike, on May 12 at 2:50 p.m. – An unknown male stole three i-phones.
  • Theft at the 100 block of North Eagle Road on May 12 at 11:17 p.m. – Victim reported that he discovered a Fusion Splicer valued at $8,000 missing.
  • Retail Theft at Acme, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on May 13 at 5:14 p.m. – An unknown male stole numerous over the counter medications and fled the store.
  • Bicycle Theft at the 100 block of Delaware Avenue on May 13 at 8:42 a.m.
  • Retail Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on May 13 at 8:26 p.m. – Two unknown actors were observed gathering approximately $500 worth of medication and fleeing the store.
  • Theft at the 100 block of East Manoa Road on May 13 at 6:47 a.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered – tablet was reported stolen.
  • Theft at the unit block of East Manoa Road on May 13 at 7:06 a.m. – Two unlocked vehicles were entered, a wallet containing driver’s license, bank card, credit cards and $120 was stolen.
  • Theft at the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on May 13 at 8:45 a.m., unlocked vehicle was entered, $13 was stolen.
  • Theft at Manoa Shopping Center, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on May 13 at 4:55 p.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered, a check was stolen.
  • Attempted Theft at the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on May 13 at 9:17 a.m. – Vehicle was entered, nothing was reported missing.
  • Attempted Theft at the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on May 13 at 9:18 a.m. – Vehicle was entered, nothing was reported missing.
  • Attempted Theft at the unit block of East Manoa Road on May 13 at 7:14 a.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered, nothing was reported missing.
  • Identity Theft at the 2400 block of Hollis Road on May 13 at 10:06 a.m. – Victim reported that someone used his identity to file for unemployment benefits.
  • Fraud at the 200 block of North Concord Avenue on May 13 at 6:51 p.m. – Victim reported that two unauthorized withdraws were attempted on her bank account.
  • Identity Theft at the 100 block of North Drexel Avenue on May 13 at 12:45 p.m. – An unknown actor opened a bank account using her identity.
  • Theft at the 400 block of Lawrence Road on May 14 at 10:09 p.m. – Vehicle was entered – approximately $400 worth of tools was stolen.
  • Attempted Theft at the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on May 14 at 6:45 p.m. – Vehicle was entered, nothing was reported missing.
  • Forgery at Knox Refrigeration, 700 block of Pont Reading Road, on May 14 at 1:29 p.m. – Two counterfeit checks were cashed against the business account.
  • Fraud at the 2400 block of Olcott Avenue on May 14 at 11:16 a.m. – Victim received a phone call from a person claiming to be a Federal Agent. The caller stated that his identity had been compromised and he needed to send $2,500 worth of gift cards to resolve the issue. The victim provided the caller with the information for $500 worth of gift cards before realizing it was a scam.
  • Vandalism at the 600 block of Covington Road on May 14 at noon – Vehicle was keyed.
  • Disorderly Conduct at East Hathaway Lane and Merwood Lane on May 14 at 9:46 p.m. – A vehicle occupied by four or five subjects was driving through the area throwing eggs at pedestrians and vehicles.
  • Liquor Law Violation at Haverford College, 300 block of Lancaster Avenue, on May 15 at 9:14 p.m. – 19-year-old male, 300 block of 1st Street, Toppenish, Washington, was cited for underage drinking.
  • Liquor Law Violation at Haverford College, 300 block of Lancaster Avenue, on May 15 at 10:29 p.m. – 19-year-old female, 1200 block of 46th Street, Philadelphia, was cited for underage drinking.
  • Liquor Law Violation at Haverford College, 300 block of Lancaster Avenue, on May 15 at 2228 hours – 18-year-old female, unit block of Panorama Drive, Harwich, Massachusetts, was cited for underage drinking.
  • Public Drunkenness at the 100 block of North Eagle Road on May 15 at 12:57 a.m. - 22-year-old female, 100 block of North Eagle Road, was cited for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
  • Theft at Wilkie Lexus, 500 block of West Lancaster Avenue, on May 17 at 3:20 p.m. – Two license plates was stolen.
  • Identity Theft at the 800 block of Martin Avenue on May 17 at 9:26 a.m. – Two unauthorized purchases were made with the victim’s credit card.
  • Fraud at the 200 block of Oxford Road on May 18 at 11:59 a.m. – Victim reported that three unauthorized purchases were made with her credit card.
  • Fraud at the unit block of Derwen Road on May 18 at 5:29 p.m. – Victim reported three unauthorized charges on her Venmo app.

ARRESTS:

  • 33-year-old female, 100 block of Jay Drive, New Castle, Delaware. Charges: Criminal conspiracy, retail theft, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Location: Lowe’s, 100 block of West Township Line Road. Date: May 14 at 12:50 p.m.
  • 39-year-old male, 1600 block of Thatcher Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Charges: Criminal Conspiracy and retail theft. Location: Lowe’s, 100 block of West Township Line Road. Date: May 14 at 12:50 p.m.
  • 22-year-old female, 100 block of North Eagle Road, Havertown. Charges: Assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and terroristic threats and resisting arrest. Location: 100 block of North Eagle Road Date: May 15 at 9:12 a.m.

CITATIONS:

  • Moving — 25
  • Warnings — 8
  • Non Traffic — 7
  • Parking — 95

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