Pickpocketing Reported At Radnor Restaurants

Radnor Township Police said the suspects target patrons who have hung purses over the backs of chairs, stealing cash and payment cards.

Posted Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 10:10 am ET

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Radnor Township are asking for help identifying suspects in pick pocket thefts that occurred recently.

According to police, several thefts took place at restaurants in Wayne.

Police also said a victim was eating breakfast at a Villanova restaurant Sunday when they were targeted.

In these incidents, the suspects position themselves near diners who have put purses on the back of the chairs.

The suspects then reach into the bags and take cash or credit cards before leaving the establishments.

Police said the victims discover the thefts when their bank notifies them of suspicious charges.

Anyone who has information on these suspects should contact Radnor Township Police at 610-688-0503.

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