Police Briefs: Theft in progress thwarted by cops – The Times Herald

LOWER PROVIDENCE -- On Oct. 12, at 8:10 p.m., township police were dispatched to a business in the 3000 block of Ridge Pike for a report of a theft in progress.

The caller indicated a male was seen putting items into his pockets and was accompanied by a female. Police located the male in front of the store and asked him to empty his pockets.

According to reports, the male produced a baggie of marijuana and quickly returned it to his pocket. Police place the male was placed under arrest and located the narijuana, as well as a small plastic capsule commonly used to store narcotics and a baggie of nethamphetamine.

No store property was located on the male subject or the female subject police later located. However, while checking the male it was learned he had a warrant for his arrest. The male was transported to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility for processing. Charges filed for intentional possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of Marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia.

FRAUD -- Police met with a business employee from the 3000 block of Ridge Pike regarding check fraud on the afternoon of Oct. 11. The employee reported a male had attempted to cash a fraudulent company check at a local bank.

The bank manager had called the complainant during the transaction, the male suspect likely heard the conversation and left the bank without receiving any money. Four additional checks had been cashed by a male suspect on 10/10/2019. The total amount cashed by the suspect is $8,616.51.

A suspect has been identified and the business account frozen.

ELEVATOR RESCUE -- Township Fire and Police were dispatched to an elevator rescue at a building in the 600 block of Shannondell Boulevard at 1:39 a.m. on Oct. 12. The fire company was able to isolate the power and open the door by elevator key. The occupant reported no medical issues after being freed.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE A male said he had fallen asleep while waiting to go fishing after police responded to the 1300 block of Pawlings Road at 1:16 a.m. on Oct. 13 in response to a report of a suspicious vehicle.

Upon arrival, police reported observing the door to the vehicle to be pen with a subject in the drivers seat. Observed in clear view was fishing equipment and a cooler of beer in the vehicle. The male was cooperative with police and was informed of the parks closure at nighttime. The male did admit to drinking one beer while on location. The subject had a suspended license as well and was asked to secure his vehicle and await a ride.

The male left the area without incident, police added.

THEFT FROM A VEHICLE -- On Oct. 13, at 1:20 PM, police were dispatched to a township park on Redtail Road for the report of a theft from motor vehicle. The caller advised that about 5 minutes after parking she was informed that her window was smashed out.

Upon further checking, the victim observed her purse missing from the floor of the vehicle. Inside the purse was a light gray wallet, several debit and credit cards, PA drivers license, social security card and insurance cards. The purse and wallet were valued at below $100.

INTERNAL THEFT On Oct. 10, around 1:40 p.m., police responded to a business on the 3800 block of Ridge Pike to investigate a report of an alleged internal theft.

Reports added that the store director advised an employee had sold various pieces of jewelry to a local jeweler for approximately $700. The director believes it may have been stolen from their store, however, they were unable to show any jewelry missing from inventory or provide and identifying information.

Reports added that the suspect did admit to the director that he had stolen the items and his current address is unknown.

LOST SENIOR -- Township Police were contacted by West Norriton Police regarding an elderly female who had been found wandering the area of South Park Avenue/Eagleville Road in the predawn hours of Oct. 9and was brought to their station. The female was identified, and her family was notified. Police transported the female home and spoke with family members regarding arrangements and assistance for the elderly female. Incident report #2019-18494.

TRESPASSING -- Township police were dispatched to a property on Moyer Road at 10:14 a.m. on Oct. 10 regarding suspicious vehicles. The caller reported subjects trespassing by parking their vehicles on the property in order to hunt in the nearby park. Police spoke with the hunters and advised them of same. The property owner was urged to post no trespassing signs on the property.

ELUSIVE ARACHNID -- Police were on patrol in the 2600 block of Ridge Pike on the afternoon of Oct. 10 when a black Subaru was observed pulling into a parking lot and a female exited the vehicle and began yelling.

It was quickly determined that the female had encountered a spider and was unable to locate the elusive Arachnid.

The female occupants declined any police assistance.

OVERDOSE -- On Oct. 10, at 9:49 PM, police were dispatched to a residence in the 3800 block of Germantown Pike for the report of a Heroin overdose.

Police located the victim and observed her hands and feet to be blue in color and she was not breathing. A faint pulse was detected, and police administered Narcan nasally. The female began to breathe, albeit with with difficulty, while EMS arrived and continued care. The female became alert and agreed to be transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

Police reported locating 2 empty baggies of Heroin, 1 baggie containing suspected Heroin, and several syringes.

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