Police Investigating Numerous Thefts From Vehicles In Newtown Township

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between Aug. 15 and 21:

August 15

• At approximately 5:15 p.m. police were notified of a disorderly man at the front entrance to the Middletown Grange Fair on Penns Park Road in Wrightstown Township. As a result of the investigation, the man was instructed to leave the fairgrounds and cited for disorderly conduct.

August 19

• At approximately 6 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a Chevrolet SUV for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Wawa on Lower Silver Lake Road. As a result of the investigation, the driver was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Department and transferred without incident. Drug equipment was also discovered and seized as evidence.

August 21

• Police received numerous reports of vehicle thefts that occurred throughout the night in Newtown Grant. The investigation is ongoing at this time, and police remind residents to remove all valuables from their car and to lock it when not in use.

With the recent surge in thefts from vehicles in Newtown and surrounding areas, law enforcement is urging vehicle owners to take the following precautions.

Every night at 9 p.m., take a few minutes to run through this safety checklist:.

• Lock your residential windows and doors.
• Remove all valuables from your vehicle.
• Lock your vehicles.
• Turn on exterior lights, or install motion-detecting lighting.
• Activate security systems and monitor security cameras.

According to police, criminals seek out "easy" opportunities such as unlocked vehicles, or unsecured residential windows and doors. Taking a few minutes each night to check and secure your property can give you peace of mind and help keep your home safe.

If you notice anything unusual or have concerns, call 9-1-1.