Crime & Safety
Burglary, Stolen Vehicle, Fraud, Theft, More: Haverford Crime Blotter
Haverford Township Police said the Saint James Church was broken into on Feb. 23 when someone pried the doors open. See full details here.
HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Haverford Police have issued details on recent crimes in the township.
The latest crime blotter featured incidents that occurred between Feb. 12 and Feb. 20.
Recent arrests and the number of citations issued are also included in the blotter.
Find out what's happening in Haverford-Havertownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
See the full blotter below:
Incidents
Find out what's happening in Haverford-Havertownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Fraud at the 900 block of Darby Road on Feb. 12 at 3:59 p.m. – Victim reported that three males approached his house offering roof services. They quoted him $15,000 to repair his roof. The victim paid the actors in cash, and then they increased the price to $50,000. The victim advised him that he could not afford the work, he was told he would not be reimbursed for the initial $15,000.
- Attempted Theft at the 200 block of David Drive on Feb. 12 at 9:18 a.m. – Multiple unlocked vehicles were entered – nothing was reported missing.
- Theft at Swiss Farms, 1200 block of West Township Line Road, on Feb. 14 at 1:23 p.m. – The COO reported that an employee was fired for stealing an unknown amount of money.
- Identity Theft at the 300 block of Brookline Boulevard on Feb. 14 at 1:55 p.m. – Victim reported that someone used her son’s identity to receive services at the AFC Urgent Care. The services were billed to her insurance company and $119 was charged to her credit card.
- Retail Theft at Staples, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 17 at 4:32 p.m. – An unknown male stole three storage bins valued at $36.
- Retail Theft at Staples, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 17 at 4:42 p.m. – Three unknown males stole $159.98 worth of merchandise.
- Fraud at the 300 block of Sagamore Road on Feb. 18 at 5:09 p.m. – Victim reported that there were a series of unauthorized withdraws from her bank account which accumulated up to $3,000.
- Motor Vehicle Theft at the 100 block of Myrtle Avenue on Feb. 15 at 6:23 a.m.
- Theft at Sherwin Williams, 2500 block of Haverford Road, on Feb. 19 at 10:26 a.m. – The store manager reported that someone made $3,052.75 worth of unauthorized purchases.
- Retail Theft at Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. – An unknown male stole $1,705 worth of merchandise.
- Retail Theft at Kohl’s, 200 block of West Chester Pike, on Feb. 19 at 4:51 p.m. – An unknown male stole a bag full of Nike products.
- Identity Theft at the unit block of Maryland Avenue on Feb. 20 at 7:29 p.m. – Victim reported that someone opened a Verizon account using his identity and purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- Identity Theft at the 1200 block of Larchmont Avenue on Feb. 20 at 2:08 p.m. - Victim reported that someone used her identity to open a Massey's account.
- Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft at the 2800 block of East County Line Road on Feb. 20 at 1:22 p.m.
- Theft at the 800 block of Aubrey Avenue on Feb. 20 at 12:08 p.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered – loose change was stolen.
- Criminal Mischief at the 2400 block of Wynnefield Drive on Feb. 21 at 11:35 a.m. – Victim reported his vehicle's windshield and rear quarter panel were damaged.
- Attempted Theft at the 800 block of Aubrey Avenue on Feb. 21 at 12:34 a.m. – Vehicle was entered – nothing was reported missing.
- Burglary at Saint James Church, 100 block of Myrtle Avenue, on Feb. 23 at 1:59 p.m. – Forced entry was gained by prying open a door. Nothing was reported missing.
- Retail Theft at Acme, 600 block of West Lancaster Avenue, on Feb. 23 at 4:53 p.m. – An unknown male stole $680 worth of merchandise.
- Burglary at Pit Stop, 2300 block of Darby Road, on Feb. 24 at 4:26 a.m. – Forced entry was gained through a service bay door. A cashier drawer was stolen, and a computer monitor and safe were damaged.
- Criminal Mischief at the 100 block of Cedarbrook Road on Feb. 24 at 9:53 a.m. – A large scratch was discovered on a vehicle.
- Retail Theft at Acme, 600 block of West Lancaster Avenue, on Feb. 24 at 2:28 p.m. – An unknown female stole $1,000 worth of laundry detergent and toilet paper.
- Public Drunkenness at East Manoa and Darby Roads on Feb. 25 at 7:52 p.m. – 68-year-old male, 300 block of Kenmore Road was cited for public drunkenness.
- Theft at the Quadrangle, 3300 block of Darby Road, on Feb. 25 at 9:07 a.m. – The victim reported six earrings missing from her apartment.
- Retail Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on Feb. 25 at 1:39 p.m. – An unknown male stole $363.33 worth of merchandise.
- Retail Theft at Giant, 100 block of West Township Line Road, on Feb. 25 at 12:57 p.m. – Two unknown females stole $179.41 worth of merchandise.
- Theft at the 800 block of Biddle Street on Feb. 20 at 7:49 a.m. – Unlocked vehicle was entered – sunglasses were stolen.
Arrests
- 42-year-old male, 100 block of Wyndmoor Road, Havertown. Charges: Warrant, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness. Location: 1100 block of Edmonds Avenue. Date: Feb. 12 at 7:55 p.m.
- 43-year-old male, 100 block of Croton Road, Wayne. Charges: Simple assault. Location: 2000 block of Darby Road. Date: Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
- 39-year-old female, 2000 block of Darby Road. Charges: Simple assault. Location: 2000 block of Darby Road. Date: Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
- 33-year-old male, 300 block of Washington Avenue, Havertown. Charges: Simple assault and terroristic threats. Location: 300 block of Washington Avenue. Date: Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.
Citations
- Moving: 116
- Warnings: 32
- Non-Traffic: 4
- Parking: 178
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.