Police blotter: Hit-and-run probe continues
Springfield police have released their weekly press blotter.
Hit-and-run
On Aug. 22 at 8:19 a.m. officers were called to State Road near Springfield Road to investigate a crash involving a vehicle that struck three cars and the driver fled south. The vehicle drove over a grass median and continued in opposing lanes of travel to leave the scene. Delaware County sheriff’s deputies observed the striking vehicle stopped on Route 1 near Middletown. A 45-year-old male from Philadelphia was taken into custody and charged with hit-and-run, and other traffic offenses will be filed.
Catalytic converter stolen
On Aug. 22, a business on the 900 block of West Sproul Road reported one of its delivery vans had its catalytic converter stolen sometime over the weekend.
DUI
On Aug. 22 at 1:38 p.m., a 42-year-old male from Drexel Hill was taken into custody after appearing intoxicated and crashing at Baltimore Pike and Norwinden Drive. He submitted to a blood test, and charges for DUI are pending.
Theft
On Aug. 22 at 4:52 p.m., a 63-year-old male from Sharon Hill was stopped by Macy’s security after he stole numerous sunglasses totaling more than $1,450. He was taken into custody and released. Charges for retail theft will be filed.
Break-in
On Aug. 24 at 5:37 a.m., a resident of an apartment in the 400 block of East Woodland Avenue reported a male subject gained access to her first-floor balcony in the afternoon. It was unknown if he gained access to the apartment, and nothing was known to be missing.
Unlocked cars entered
On Aug. 25 at 10:26 a.m., a resident reported two unlocked vehicles were entered overnight in the 400 block Blair Road. A small amount of coins was taken from one.
2 TVs shoplifted
On Aug. 25, a Target security guard at Springfield Mall reported a female was stopped after she stole two televisions. The 45-year-old from Chester was taken into custody and found to have an active arrest warrant from Brookhaven. She was turned over to Brookhaven police and charges for retail theft will be filed.
Underage drinking
Underage males from California and North Carolina were stopped after being observed in the 600 block of Baltimore Pike carrying alcoholic beverages at 8:13 p.m. on Aug. 25. One was found to be in possession of false identification that he had used to purchase the beverages.
Both will be cited for underage drinking.
Teens threaten driver
On Aug. 25 at 10:10 p.m., a driver reported that a group of juveniles blocked her way in the 200 block of South Rolling Road and started banging on and walking on her car. One male got into the back seat of the car. Responding officers located the group and identified three males from Springfield as the suspects. The three were taken into custody and turned over to their parents. Charges for harassment and disorderly conduct will be filed.
Overturned vehicle, DUI
On Aug. 25 at 11:39 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block North State Road to investigate a crash involving an overturned vehicle and the driver trapped. The driver was assisted out of the vehicle and found to be intoxicated. The 65-year-old male from Linwood was taken to a hospital for treatment and submitted to a blood test. Charges for DUI are pending.
Theft
On Aug. 27 at 6:05 p.m., officers responded to Chuck E. Cheese in the 300 block of Baltimore Pike for a fight call. They located several subjects outside holding a female. Chuck E. Cheese employees said that the female stole a customer’s purse and tried to run out of the store. The 30-year-old suspect from Philadelphia was taken into custody and later released. Theft charges are pending.
Trespass
On Aug. 28 at 11:22 a.m., a 29-year-old male was taken into custody after trespassing on a property in the 600 block of Sherman Road. The male was also found to have an active arrest warrant from Chester County and was turned over to Chester County authorities.