Alerts Issued Over Rash of Break-Ins

Montgomery County sent out an alert Wednesday afternoon warning of a rash of recent break-ins throughout Lower Merion Township: nine burglaries and four attempted burglaries, by their count.

Several of these are detailed in Patch reports this week:

• Several attempts on one block

Not long after the county's bulletin, the South Ardmore Betterment Alliance (SABA) issued its own alert:

Dear Neighbors,

Thefts of bicycles from garages and some break-ins have been continuing in our neighborhood. One neighbor on Morris Rd. encountered a man in his late 20s/early 30s, about 5'9", white, thin build, with a close cropped beard and light brown hair on her porch at 9:00 AM looking at a bicycle. When confronted he claimed he was looking for "Hastings Street" and left. She observed a plain white box van drive by shortly after.

People claiming to be from remodeling/contracting companies have been going door-to-door, and appearing to spend time "casing" properties.  Montgomery County Public Safety reported several burglaries and attempted burglaries in Lower Merion Township during the past week.

*If you see suspicious activity please call 911 immediately.*  If a person's business on your block is legitimate it will be a minor inconvenience.  Please keep doors, windows, garage doors, and cars locked.

The township has further tips on preventing these types of crimes here: www.haverfordtownship.com/egov/apps/services/index.egov?path=details&action=i&id=35&fDD=16-76

Thank you,

SABA

Have you noticed anything suspicious in your neighborhood over the past week? Please tell us in the comments section below.