Lower Makefield Police Report: Heroin Bust, Jewelry Theft

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — A heroin bust by traffic cops and the theft of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry highlighted police reports from the past few days in Lower Makefield Township.

Here's a look at some recent incidents handled by the Lower Makefield Township Police Department.

Feb. 13

• RETAIL THEFT - 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Kohl’s. Reported at 6:40 p.m. Loss Prevention reported theft of $31.27 worth of merchandise by a known female. Investigation ongoing.

Feb. 12

• WANTED PERSON – Rt. 332 and I-295. Reported at 11:17 a.m.. Police stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery that the 24-year-old male from Bristol had three outstanding warrants out of the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken into police custody and turned over to the sheriff’s department.

Feb. 10

• FRAUD – 1700 block of Cypress Way reported at 12 p.m. Complainant reported receiving an email that appeared to be from Whole Foods asking them to take part in a survey. The victim was then instructed to deposit a check in the amount of $2,850 and use that money to purchase eBay gift cards in the amount of $2,450. It was discovered that this was a scam and the check was fraudulent.

Feb. 9

• ATTEMPTED THEFT FROM VEHICLE — 100 block of Pinnacle Circle. Reported at 9:15 a.m. Complainant reported having video surveillance of unknown person attempting to open their vehicle door.
• 1100 block of Daffodil Drive. Reported at 5:33 p.m.. Complainant reported having video surveillance of unknown person attempting to open their vehicle door.
• DRUG ARREST – Unit block of Oxford Valley Road. Reported at 9:05 a.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of seven bags of heroin and drug paraphernalia. The 36-year-old male from Langhorne was taken into police custody.
• THEFT FROM VEHICLE – 100 block of Pinnacle Circle. Reported at 10:31 a.m. Complainant reported that some time overnight, unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and removed loose change.

Feb. 8

• THEFTS: 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Shop Rite. Reported t 2:11 p.m. Complainant reported theft of wallet while shopping. The credit cards were then used at several stores. The incident was captured on surveillance.
• 1400 block of Heather Circle. Reported at 7:22 p.m. Complainant reported theft of $15,000 worth of jewelry.
• CREDIT CARD FRAUD – 200 block of Ballytore Court. reported at 1:15 p.m. Complainant received an email confirming a purchase made at Walmart. The victim did not make this purchase and does not have a Visa card that was used with their name.