Crime & Safety
Another Round Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Upper Makefield
Seven cars were broken into overnight in the area of the Timber Ridge development and on Woodhill Road, police said.
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — Police in Upper Makefield Township are investigating after seven cars were broken into overnight in the area of the Timber Ridge development and on Woodhill Road.
According to police, gift cards and checks were stolen from one car. Car alarms were heard going off at 3 a.m., according to police.
"We continue to follow up on leads," police said, noting that residents with surveillance video are asked to notify the police.
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"If you see anything suspicious, please call 911 immediately and also, remember to lock your car doors and never leave any valuables inside your vehicle," Upper Makefield police said.
The thefts come a month after a similar incident in Upper Makefield. Overnight on Sept. 17, police reported seven cars were broken into in the area of Woodside and Hibbs lane, a neighborhood off River and Brownsburg roads near Brownsburg Park.
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Residents with video or any information should contact Detective Jeff Jumper at (215)968-3020.
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