After String of Thefts From Cars, Radnor Police Urge Caution

After a recent string of thefts from cars in the Wayne and Strafford business districts, Radnor Township Police are urging motorists not to leave valuables in their cars.

According to police:

• Around noon on Dec. 26, a vehicle parked in the Strafford Shopping Center in the 300 block of W. Lancaster Avenue had the window smashed out. A purse, located on the front seat of the vehicle, was taken
• On Jan. 6, a vehicle parked in the Bertucci’s parking lot, 523 W. Lancaster Ave., had the passenger’s side front window smashed out. A large bag, containing a purse and electronics, was taken. The theft was reported to police at 7:50 p.m.
• Sometime between 3:30 and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 6, a vehicle parked in the rear of the 100 block of N. Wayne Avenue had the driver’s side rear window smashed out and a bag containing electronics and clothing was taken.

“Radnor Police advise all motorists and vehicle owners not to leave valuables in a motor vehicle,” police said. “If items must remain in a vehicle they should be stored in the trunk, placed in the cargo area, or stored under the seat out of plain view.”

Anyone with any information about the thefts is asked to contact Radnor Police at 610-688-0503.