Pennridge Regional Police. Photo by James Short.
Pennridge Regional Police are investigating a series of thefts and fraud cases reported in early June, involving stolen vehicles, fraudulent credit card uses, and a significant residential jewelry theft.
On June 4, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fifth Street in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County, after two unlocked vehicles were broken into overnight. Several items, including credit cards and electronic devices, were stolen, police said.
Investigators determined the stolen credit cards were later used fraudulently at various locations in Delaware. Police believe the suspects may be connected to additional thefts in the area.
Later that day, officers responded to a report of another theft from a vehicle in the 400 block of Campus Drive in East Rockhill. The vehicle had also been illegally entered overnight and rummaged through, with stolen items valued at about $350, police said.
This incident is believed to be related to the earlier thefts and others reported in Sellersville Borough and Bedminster Township, Bucks County.
On June 5, a resident on the 300 block of Clymer Avenue in West Rockhill Township reported that their credit card was fraudulently used at a Walmart in Massachusetts, totaling nearly $525 in purchases, police said. Police are actively following up on the case.
In another fraud and theft case, a resident of the 100 block of Bridgeview Drive in East Rockhill reported nearly $4,000 in unauthorized purchases made on their L.L. Bean credit card, police said. The fraudulent transactions occurred at several retail stores in Coral Springs, Florida. The victim has since been refunded, according to police.
Additionally, officers are investigating a significant theft reported at a home on the 1000 block of Cedar Meadow Lane in West Rockhill. The resident reported about $10,000 worth of jewelry missing from the home, police said.
All incidents remain under investigation by Pennridge Regional Police.
Residents are reminded to keep their vehicles locked and monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity. Anyone with information related to these incidents is urged to contact the department.
