Crime & Safety
Garden Center Burglary Under Investigation In Upper Makefield
Police in Upper Makefield are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred last week at a local garden center.
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — Police in Upper Makefield are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred last week at a local garden center.
According to police, the burglary occurred Oct. 11 around 1:30 a.m. at Season’s Garden Center on River Road.
Police reviewed surveillance video from the scene, which showed a suspect dropped off in crossover style vehicle, just south of the business. The suspect is then seen carrying a claw hammer, which was used to break out a glass panel on the side door of the building.
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The suspect targeted the drop safe but was unsuccessful in removing it because it was bolted to the floor, according to information from police.
The suspect spent just over a minute in the business before leaving through the front door, running northbound on River Road.
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The following photos were released by police. Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect should contact Detective Jeff Jumper at 215-968-3020 or jjumper@uppermakefield.org.
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