Multiple Thefts From Cars Investigated: Newtown Police Activity

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Newtown Township Police reported the following recent activity:

April 17

Multiple thefts from vehicles occurred Thursday into Friday morning on Ainsley, Daulton, and Haines Courts. Police are asking anyone with overnight video footage to share. Many of these crimes have been occurring throughout Bucks County in the early morning hours. "We are asking commercial delivery drivers, newspaper delivery personnel and early morning risers to pay attention and immediately report any suspicious activity.

A box of jewelry was reported stolen from a resident's car. The resident told police she believes it was stolen four weeks ago. An investigation is ongoing.

April 18

At approximately 3:15 p.m., a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report the theft of his cell phone number. He explained that his number had been switched to another phone carrier without his knowledge or permission. The phone carrier required a police report to transfer the number back.

April 19

A Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a fraud on Facebook Market Place. She explained that she was selling her wedding dress on the site for $700 and had been contacted by someone interested in buying the dress. The buyer transferred $1,500 to the victim to cover the cost and advised the victim to pay the difference with Amazon gift cards. Before realizing that it was a scam, the victim purchased $700 worth of gift cards and provided the card information to the scammer.

April 21

Just before 4 p.m., police responded to a Durham Road residence for the report of a theft from vehicle. The theft is believed to have occurred overnight the weekend prior. The total value of loss was approximately $100.

A Newtown Township resident contacted police around 4:15 p.m. to report a fraud. According to the complainant, someone used her personal information to open a QVC account and was having packages delivered to her old address. QVC was contacted to rectify the situation.

Police were dispatched to a Durham Road residence at 10 p.m. for the report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, police observed and documented spray paint on the driveway.

April 22

Wood pallets were reported stolen from the Newtown Beer Store on South Eagle Road. The total value of loss was $30.