Rash of Bike, Scooter Thefts Reported in Lower Providence

Authorities are advising residents to lock up bikes when not in use and record any serial numbers.

The Lower Providence Police Department posted a notice to Facebook last week warning are residents that they have received several reports of bike and scooter thefts recently. Most of the reports have come from apartment complexes in the Lower Providence area, according to police. The LPPD is advising residents to record serial numbers from all bicycles and scooters and ensure they are safely locked up when not in use. Parents who notice their children riding bicycles or scooters that do not belong to them can bring them to the Lower Providence Police Station at 100 Parklane Drive in Eagleville. The department will attempt to return all items to their owners.  Anyone with information about recent bicycle or scooter thefts, or who would …

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OMG PD: Accused Killer Seeks Money for Legal Fees from Victim's Estate

This week's stories include an accused killer seeking money for legal fees from the victim's estate and a thief who allegedly tried to sell stolen items in the parking lot of the store he just robbed.

Accused Killer Seeks Money from Victim's Estate: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a man accused of killing his mother, father and brother with a sword in 2011 has filed a request to draw money from the victim's $1 million estate. The accused killer stated in court documents that he needs the money to retain counsel, as well as hire expert forensic psychiatrists to defend against the charges. He was previously given $16,000 in public funds for his defense. Read the full story here. Home Burglarized While Resident Showered: According to a report in the Upper Dublin Patch, an Oreland man was robbed after leaving the front-door unlocked while showering. A gray Samsung laptop that was sitting next to the front door was stolen, but…

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Manhole Covers Stolen from Featherbed Lane

Crews from Lower Providence's Public Works Department discovered the manhole covers missing on Thursday.

Manhole Covers Stolen from Featherbed Lane

Crews from Lower Providence's Public Works Department discovered the manhole covers missing on Thursday.

Four manhole covers have gone missing from a storm sewer inlet near the intersection of Featherbed Lane and Pinetown Road in Audubon and Lower Providence Police are searching for the culprits. According to police reports, the covers were discovered to be missing Thursday, Feb. 21 at approximately 2:35 p.m. by Public Works employees working in the area. A crew leader for the department notified Police Chief Francis Carroll. The Public Works employee could not specify a date the manhole covers were last seen, but noted that the department routinely clears the inlets prior to storms.  The covers at valued at $130 each. Manhole covers are routinely stolen to be resold as scrap metal. Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact…

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Alleged Giant Food Store Thieves Identified

Lower Providence police confirm they have identified the three women sought in connection with the alleged thefts.

Patch recently reported on the three women being sought in connection with several thefts at a local Giant Food Store in recent weeks and the Lower Providence Police Department has now confirmed that they have identified the women in surveillance footage from the store. Authorities have not yet taken the women into custody and are not currently releasing their identities. According to police reports, officers responded to the Giant Food Store at 2670 Egypt Road on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8:45 p.m. for a report of a theft. On the scene, a cashier and a loss prevention officer for the store reportedly told police that on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at approximately 9 p.m., a woman dressed in blue scrubs approached the customer service desk and …

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OMG PD: Man Charged with DUI After Allegedly Passing Out at McDonald's Drive-Thru

This week's stories include a woman who was fined $200 for cussing out a crossing guard, and a convicted robber who decided to thank his victims.

Man Charged with DUI After Allegedly Passing Out at McDonald's Drive-Thru: According to a report in the Limerick Patch, a 27-year-old man has been charged with four counts of DUI after he allegedly passed out in his vehicle while at the McDonald's drive-thru. Court documents state that upon arrival by police, the driver smelled like alcohol, had glassy eyes and seemed lethargic. He was later taken to a local hospital to have blood drawn for testing. Read the full story here. Convicted Robber Thanks Victims for Cooperation: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 22-year-old man will serve the next six to 20 years in prison after stealing $20,000 of narcotics from the Whitpain CVS. Upon receiving his sentence, the man thanked his …

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Thefts From Local Grocery Store Have Police Seeking Three Women

Three women are wanted for alleged thefts from Giant Food Store.

Lower Providence Police have released photos from a surveillance video showing three women authorities say may be involved in several retail thefts from an area Giant Food Store. Details of the thefts have note yet been released, but police say the thefts occurred in January and February of this year. Time and date stamps on the surveillance video indicate the photos were taken on Jan. 29 and 30. Anyone with information about the identities of the women pictured in the surveillance photographs is asked to contact LPPD at 610-539-5901 or call the anonymous tip line at 610-539-3195. Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

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OMG PD: Drunk Man Charged with Stealing Drunk Bus

This week's stories include an intoxicated man who allegedly stole a designated driver van, a "crazy naked guy running through the streets" of Norristown, and an act of littering that lead to drug charges.

Drunk Man Charged with Stealing Drunk Bus: According to a report in the Lower Providence Patch, a 38-year-old Lower Providence Township man is facing felony theft, DUI, and multiple other charges after he allegedly stole a van used for designated driver services while under the influence of alcohol. The report states that the vehicle was recovered a short time later, and the suspect was placed in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility after failing to post $50,000 bail. Read the full story here. Give a Hoot! Don't Pollute (especially when there are drugs in the car): According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 21-year-old man is facing multiple drug charges after a vehicle, in which he was a passenger, was stopped by police for …

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Police Seek Credit Card Fraud Suspect

The suspect has used cloned credit cards to purchase gift cards at various Walgreens locations in Bucks, Delaware, Philadelphia and Montgomery counties

Towamencin Township Police are working on a joint investigation with the Pennsylvania State Police to identify a man authorities say is responsible for credit card fraud and other theft-related offenses in four Pennsylvania counties. Police said the man used cloned credit cards to purchase gift cards during the second week in January 2013. The man used the cloned cards at Walgreens stores in Flourtown, Drexel Hill and the Feasterville-Trevose area, police said. Police said the suspect also used a cloned credit card with the Philadelphia Parking Authority on M Street in Philadelphia on Jan. 10, 2013. The suspect was captured on video in one incident wearing a Billionaire Boys Club varsity jacket with white sleeves and the Roman numerals …

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