Crime & Safety

Man Caught 'Snooping' In Vehicle: Marple Police

Police said the man was described as white and in his early 20s with a beard and wearing a Flyers hat, long sleeve shirt, and jeans.

BROOMALL, PA — Police in Marple Township said a man got into a vehicle parked in a residential driveway earlier this week in Broomall.

According to police, the incident occurred at 11:16 p.m. at a home on the 400 block of Candlewood Drive.

Police said a man was going into a vehicle parked in the home's driveway, but the resident saw the man on his home security camera.

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The resident confronted the man who admitted he was "snooping" then ran off toward Rose Tree Woods Swim Club.

Police said the man was described as white and in his early 20s with a beard and wearing a Flyers hat, long sleeve shirt, and jeans.

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Nothing was missing from the vehicle, police said.

Anyone who recognizes the person on the video or has additional home surveillance video from the same area, date, and time that can assist in identifying the subject is asked to email Det. Dan Lazzari at dlazzari@marplepolice.com or call 484-427-8174.

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