Political Sign Stolen In Newtown: Recent Police Activity

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following arrests and incidents between Oct. 23 and Oct. 29*:

October 23, 2020

Police were informed of a trespassing complaint that occurred the night prior at the Acme Market. An unauthorized man accessed the back storage area and shipping room.

Around 2:30 p.m., a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a fraudulent purchase on her credit card.

October 24, 2020

At 10:15 a.m., a Monterey Place resident contacted police to report the theft of a political sign from their property. The theft occurred overnight.

October 25, 2020

At approximately 12:30 pm a Delaney Drive resident contacted police to report the theft of two American flags from his property. The theft occurred overnight.

October 26, 2020

A Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters to report fraud. The resident explained that in July she received a letter starting that her personal information may have been compromised due to a data breach. The resident did not think anything of it until she recently discovered fraudulent purchases on her credit card and a fraudulent attempt to obtain a loan with her personal information. The fraudulent loan application was rejected, and the resident was able to put a complete freeze on her accounts to prevent further fraud.

October 27, 2020

The Newtown-Makefield Truck Enforcement Task Force conducted a commercial truck detail on Durham Road and Fox Hill Drive. Eight trucks were stopped and inspected. As a result, one violation was found and a warning was issued.

At 7:30 p.m., a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a fraud. They explained that they were contacted by a male who identified himself as an employee of the Social Security Administration. The male was able to obtain the complainant’s personal information and requested that she purchase a $500 gift card. The complainant purchased the gift card and shared the card information. After speaking to a friend about the incident, she realized that she was the victim of fraud.

*Four DUI arrests were made during this time period.