Friday, March 8, 2013
More spools were reported missing from vehicles based at the energy company's Berwyn facility.
The following information has been provided by the Tredyffrin Police Department. Any arrests or charges mentioned do not indicate guilt or a conviction. Possession... On Monday, at 1:46 p.m., police observed a 23-year-old Mohnton resident using a pipe commonly used for smoking marijuana, and subsequently found him to be in possession of marijuana. Theft from automobile... On Tuesday, at 8:04 p.m., a PECO employee reported that two spools of wire, valued at $150, were taken from a company vehicle. The theft is latest in a string of similar crimes is currently under investigation.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Two stacks went missing from a Beechwood Road home.
The following information has been provided by the Tredyffrin Police Department. Any arrests or charges mentioned do not indicate guilt or a conviction. Theft... On Feb. 27, at 10:21 a.m., a homeowner reported that several pieces of jewelry were missing from her residence on Golf Club Lane in Paoli. The case is under investigation. Shoplifting... On Feb. 27, at 7:08 p.m., police arrested a 51-year-old Philadelphia woman with retail theft after store management observed her stealing a total of $495.84 worth of merchandise over four occasions, police said. Shoplifting... On Friday, March 1, at 6:58 p.m., police arrested a 20-year-old Philadelphia man for retail theft after store management observed him stealing a total of $260.87 worth of …
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Police say reels of copper and aluminum were taken.
Tredyffrin Police are investigating the theft of metals valued at $500 to $600 from a PECO truck in Berwyn on Feb. 22. PECO security reported that approximately 10 aluminum reels and two copper reels were taken from the truck just before 10 a.m. Several thefts have occurred at the same location, according to police. See also: Thieves Target PECO Berwyn Facility
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Police Blotter: The search is on for thieves who pried their way into what they wanted.
The following police blotter information was provided by Tredyffrin Township Police. BURGLARY 1/27/13 at 1043 hours – Baxters Restaurant in Paoli. Police were dispatched to the report of a burglary discovered. The complainant stated that there was cash missing from the safe. Fresh pry marks were observed on the office door where the safe was located. The case was sent to the Detective Division.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
After a crime spree involving 10 vehicles, Easttown Police have a message for car owners.
Esttown Police are searching for some resourceful car thieves. According to police, one or likely more than one, thief hit 8 vehicles in the 2000 Block of White Horse Road and the 2500 Block of Crum Creek Drive in the overnight hours of January 18. The remote, semi-rural residential area is in the extreme southwestern section of Easttown Township is a place where people don't park on the streets and driveways can be long and winding. That means the thief or thieves walked up long driveways looking for easy pickings. According to police, the suspect(s) got a car (a Volvo) stuck in the mud and apparently went looking for another vehicle to steal as a getaway car. Police say small change and other easily-grabbed items, including a pair of …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Blotter: Tredyffrin Township Police cite a taxi driver for what they say he did on Chesterbrook Blvd.
When you gotta go, you gotta go. Such was apparently the case in Chesterbrook Sunday night in one of the more out-of-the-ordinary arrests made in Tredyffrin Township. Tredyffrin Police provided the following blotter information. DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1/20/13 at 2200 hours – 800 block of Chesterbrook Blvd. While on patrol, an officer observed a taxi cab driver exit his vehicle and proceed to urinate in plain view of passing motorists. The suspect, a 41-year-old Philadelphia man, was cited for Disorderly Conduct.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Cops called over copper.
It's become a big temptation for thieves. Copper was once again appears to be the target of theives. The following blotter information was provided to Patch by Tredyffrin Township Police. THEFT 1/14/13 at 1400 hours – PECO Energy in Berwyn. The complainant reported that 4 coils of copper wire were taken from a work truck parked in the facility’s yard sometime during the evening and overnight hours. The wire is valued at over $250.00.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
After the call "that broke the camel's back," a victim calls Tredyffrin Police.
Editor's Note: the following police blotter information was provided by Tredyffrin Township Police. All suspects are considered innocent until proven otherwise through due legal process. HARASSMENT 1/9/13 – E. Circular Avenue in Paoli. (The 25 year old suspect), of Coatesville PA was cited for Harassment when he continually called the victim after he was told not to.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Tredyffrin police arrest a caregiver who they say targeted the most vulnerable victims.
Editor's Note: The following information was provided by Tredyffrin Police. All suspects are considered innocent until proven otherwise through the legal system. INTERNAL THEFTS 1/16/2013 at 1100 hours - Tredyffrin Detectives arrested Regina Oliver, 37, of the 1900 block of Wallace St., Philadelphia, PA, for a series of thefts from several elderly residents of Highgate Assisted Living. Oliver had been a caregiver at the facility, when victimizing residents ranging in age from 80-90 years of age. Oliver was diverting cash and jewelry, pawning it at Philadelphia pawn shops. Oliver was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (8 counts.), Receiving Stolen Property (8 counts.) and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Sondergaard of the …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Tredyffrin Police search for suspects as a national crime trend hits here...again.
Tredyffrin Police are investigating a case of theft involving a container of used cooking oil. Police were called to the Gateway Shopping Center at 3:23 p.m. on Friday, January 4 when a restaurant reported the theft of used cooking oil from a waste container behind the building. The value of the used oil and the damaged lock is approximately $250.00. Who would want it? Used cooking oil is a hot commodity, especially in the face of high gas prices. Back in March 2012, USA today ran a feature article on the slimy stuff and its value as a biodiesel fuel and use in some animal feeds. At the time the article says used cooking oil was selling for 15 cents per pound.
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Elizabeth
12:45 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Our cars were hit two summers ago. They were locked. If we accidentally (not likely) left one car unlocked, we certainly didn't leave two. They have the tools to break in and mke it look like we left the door unlocked. The whole street wa hit and I am sure they all weren't unlocked. Also, they leave the doors closed enough to not show a light, but not all the way to make the noise of a car door … more ›