Man Stole Thousands From His Warrington Employer, Police Say

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A Philadelphia man faces multiple theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $9500 from his Warrington employer.

On August 28, police responded to the U-Haul store for the report of a theft by an employee. Upon arrival, management reported that 40-year-old Mark Chamberlain of Philadelphia had been terminated earlier that day after an internal investigation revealed Chamberlain had been making unauthorized fuel purchases.

During a two month period, police said Chamberlain made more than 115 unauthorized transactions totaling over $9,600. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

On September 1, Chamberlain turned himself in to police. He was charged with access device fraud, theft by deception and receiving stolen property, all third-degree felonies.

Chamberlain was processed and arraigned by Judge O’Neill, who set bail at $30,000 unsecured.

Mark Chamberlain from Philadelphia. (Warrington Township Police Department)

Man Faces Retail Theft Charges

On August 30, police responded to Walgreens for the report of a retail theft. Store personnel told police that an unknown man entered the store and began to conceal merchandise. The total amount stolen was $385.90.

Officers located 30-year-old Clarance Murphy from Philadelphia a short time later in the rear of a property. Murry was charged with two counts of retail theft. He was placed under arrest and transported to the station.

Murry was processed and arraigned by Judge O’Neill, who set bail at $30,000 unsecured.

Clarance Murphy from Philadelphia. (Warrington Township Police Department)