Catalytic converter thefts pile up, medications stolen at Kindred
May 23
Theft: Kindred Hospital in the 2000block of Old West Chester Pike: The director reported prescription medication was stolen. No amount was given.
May 22
Theft: Westgate Hills Rehabilitation at 2000block of Old West Chester Pike: At 2p.m. a resident reported $100missing from her purse. A second resident reported $170missing from his wallet.
Theft: 300block of Crescent
Hill Drive: Two unlocked vehicles were entered. Loose change was stolen. Attempted theft: Greenbriar Lane: Numerous vehicles entered. Nothing reported missing.
May 21
Identity Theft: 500block of Panmure Road: Someone used the victim’s identity to open a Direct TV account.
May 20
Arrest: 44-year-old Exton woman charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia at Giant.
Theft:
700block of Ardmore
Avenue: Vehicle window was smashed. Drumsticks and a messenger bag containing a Chromebook was stolen.
Theft: 700block of Cricket Avenue: theft from vehicle. Two juveniles were observed entering cars. The witness provided police with a description and they were able to locate the two suspects on the SEPTA bus route service road.
Fraud: 600block of Fox Fields Road: Victim was notified by her bank that someone attempted to fraudulently cash a check.
Fraud: 200block of Strathmore Road: Victim reported that she sent $636through Zelle to purchase concert tickets but never received the tickets.
May 19
Possession: 18-year-old Havertown man charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the 400 block of Rittenhouse Circle. Identity theft: 2700block of Belmont Avenue: Victim reported that someone used her identity to file a tax return.
May 18
Theft: 300block East Golf View Road: Catalytic converter stolen.
Theft: 300block East Golf View Road: Catalytic converter stolen.
Fraud: 1700block Earlington Road: Victim reported several unauthorized transactions with her credit card.
Fraud: 200block East Marthart Avenue: Victim reported unauthorized purchase on his credit card.
Identity theft: 200block Merrybrook Drive: Someone opened a Boscov’s credit card account using the victim’s identity.
May 17
Retail theft: Giant, Township Line Road. Two females stole $948in goods.
Identity theft: 900block of Darby Road: Victim reported that someone used his identity to open a credit card account.
Fraud: 1200block of Manor Road: Victim reported two unauthorized purchases on his credit card.
Identity theft: 100block of Woodbine Road: Somone used the victim’s identity to open a Bank of America account.
May 16
Retail Theft: See photo
May 15
Retail theft: Giant, Township Line Road: Employee reported
This man entered the Kohl’s department store at 250
West Chester Pike in Havertown and proceeded to the shoe department where he selected a pair of Nike Air Max sneakers valued at $90. He passed all points of sale and left the store with the shoes without rendering payment, police said. The male left the area in a gray 2004Chevrolet Avalanche with a plate number of ZVP8125. Anyone with further information on the suspect is requested to contact Detective Michael Flynn at 610-853-1298x1225, or by email at mflynn@havpd.org. If able to provide a tip or identity, your information can be kept private at your request.
that a woman attempted to steal $797in groceries.
May 14
Retail Theft: Acme, West Chester Pike: A male stole large amounts of allergy medicine.
May 13
Fraud: 300block of Twin Oaks Drive: Victim reported that someone made $1,033worth of unauthorized purchases with her credit card.
Criminal mischief: First block of Meadowbrook Road: Victim discovered a hole in his vehicle window.
May 10
Attempted vehicle theft: In the 2300block of Chestnut Avenue.
Fraud: 700block of Rugby Road: Victim received an email from someone claiming to be from PayPal in reference to a $396balance. They advised him to purchase $1,996worth of gift cards. The victim recognized the scam after sending
the gift card information.
May 9
Theft: Haverford Hills, Glendale Road: Catalytic converters stolen from two vehicles. Identity theft: First block of Decatur Road: Victim reported that someone used her identity to open an AT&T account.
May 8
Theft: 200block of Wendover Drive: Catalytic converter stolen.
Attempted theft: 1400block of Robinson Avenue: Resident reported that someone attempted to steal the catalytic converter from his vehicle. His dog began to bark and the suspects fled.
Fraud: 600block of Overhill Road: Victim reported that someone used his identity to take out a loan for $48,999to purchase a car.
May 7
Theft: 1500 block Robin
son Avenue: Catalytic converter stolen. Identity theft: First block Yale Road: Victim reported that someone used her identity to open a credit card account.
Criminal mischief: Direct Paint and Collision on North Eagle Road: Multiple vehicles had windows shattered.
May 6
Theft: 1500block of Robinson Avenue: Catalytic converter stolen.
Attempted motor vehicle theft: 400block of Darby Road.
Attempted motor vehicle theft: First block West Mercer Avenue.
Fraud: First block Dartmouth Lane: Victim reported that he was contacted by someone claiming to be from Etrade securities. He granted them access to his account and they removed $37,800from his account.
May 5
Burglary: Eagle Pizza, 2300Haverford Road: Forced entry by smashing the glass door. $300 stolen from the cash register.
Identity theft: 1800block of Robinson Avenue: Victim reported that someone used his identity to open an AT&T account.
May 4
Theft: 200block of Lee Circle: Catalytic converter stolen.
Fraud: 100block of Ellis Road: Victim reported that someone accessed his credit card account and cashed in the reward points.