Christmas Police Activity Around Newtown

Newtown Township Police reported the following recent activity:

December 20

Police responded to the Acme Market on West Road just after 2:30 p.m. for the report of a retail theft. A woman reportedly filled a shopping cart full of merchandise in reusable Giant bags and tried to leave the store without paying. The woman was confronted by employees then left the store without the shopping cart. She drove away before police arrived. An investigation is ongoing.

December 23

Police were dispatched to a complaint about fireworks in the area of Robert Ridge Park shortly before 7 p.m. Police checked the surrounding area, and no fireworks were observed.

December 24

A Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters at 1:30 p.m. to report fraud involving the theft of funds from her checking account. An investigation is ongoing.

Police responded to the Acme Market on West Road at approximately 3 p.m. for the report of a juvenile who tried using a fake ID to purchase alcohol. The fake ID was confiscated, and the juvenile left the store prior to police dispatch.

Around 3:30 p.m., police were dispatched to a Crabapple Place residence for the report of a suspicious package left at the door. The package was from FedEx and was addressed to someone else with the complainant’s address. FedEx was contacted to take the package.

At 10:25 a.m., patrol observed a Domino’s Pizza delivery car topper on the shoulder of the roadway creating a hazardous condition. Patrol removed the item and returned it to Domino’s without incident.

December 25

While on routine patrol around 7:30 p.m., an officer observed a suspicious car in the Newtown Grant Rec Center parking lot. The car was the only car in the lot at the time, and when the driver saw the police, he seemingly sped away from the parking lot. The officer initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver explained that he was just taking a break from the family Christmas activities and had been playing “Pokemon Go” on his cell phone. The driver did not show any signs of impairment or criminal activity during the interaction, and he was sent on his way.

At approximately 9:45 p.m., police responded to the area of Quince Circle for the report of possible fireworks. Police checked the area, and no fireworks were observed.