Police Ponder Why Screws, Nails Left In Lower Makefield Driveways

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA —Nails and screws on driveways continue to be a problem for township police.

The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week, including another incident in which nails and screws are being placed on driveways.

These are the criminal incidents:

April 2

RETAIL THEFT — 1500 block of Oxford Valley Road at Yardley Eye Care reported at 1:16 p.m. The owner reported that an unknown woman had removed $861 worth of merchandise without paying. An investigation is ongoing.

April 1

THEFT — 1100 block of Irving Road, reported at 6:44 a.m. The complainant reported the theft of a bicycle from the side of the residence.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — Unit block of Houston Road, reported at 12:45 p.m. The complainant reported in January and February, unknown person(s) threw nails and screws in their driveway. An investigation is ongoing.

March 31

IDENTITY THEFT — 1800 block of Waterford Road, reported at 9:31 a.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) attempted to open credit cards in their name.

March 30

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — Unit block of Fairway Drive, reported at 12:07 p.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) keyed their vehicle.

March 29

ATTEMPTED THEFT —600 block of West Melissa Circle, reported at 6:14 p.m. The complainant reported listing a set of used tires on eBay for $300 and received a check for $1,950 with a request from the sender to return the difference. The complainant recognized this as a scam and did not cash check or send money.

March 28

WANTED PERSON —1600 block of Polo Run Drive, reported at 10:23 a.m. Police observed a known wanted person entering his vehicle at the location. Police immediately attempted to stop the vehicle, but the man refused to stop. After a brief pursuit, the 52-year-old Lower Makefield Township man was taken into police custody.

IDENTITY THEFT:

• Unit block of Bel Air Dr. reported at 1:39 p.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) opened an AT&T account in their name.
• 2100 block of East Wellington Road, reported at 4 p.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) opened an AT&T account in their name.