NEIGHBORHOOD ALERTS PROGRAM
In an effort raise public awareness of crime, and to reduce crime in our community, the Cheltenham Police Department has instituted a Neighborhood Alerts Program. The program is designed to get the word out to residents about a particular problem or crime in the Township. The goal of the Neighborhood Alert Program is to raise public awareness about a particular problem, with the hope that when residents view these alerts, they will call to report similar suspicious activity to the Police. The program works like this. If the Police think there is a problem or an increase in criminal activity in a particular section of the Township, the Police Department will post an Alert on our Webpage to a particular section of the community outlining the problem. A similar alert program has been used in the Melrose Park section of the Township for the past few years and the Police Department is expanding these alerts to all Township residents. The purpose of the Neighborhood Alert Program is to keep the community informed about activity in their neighborhood, with the hope that they will take steps to avoid becoming victimized. For the Police Department to be most effective, we need the public's help and support.
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ALERT: Cheltenham Township Police need your help with investigating a series of Theft from Autos taking place throughout the Township. Residents are encouraged to be extra vigilant. Please report suspicious activity to Cheltenham Police Radio Via 9-1-1 or at 215-885-1600, ext. 1. Anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous can use the tip line listed below
PRESS RELEASES:
The Cheltenham Police Department has an “Anonymous Tip Line” in place so that residents can anonymously report suspicions on drug and criminal activities There are two anonymous methods available for reporting these activities to Police. You can leave a voice message by contacting (215) 885-1600 ext. 777, or you can log onto the Cheltenham Township Web Page at www.cheltenhamtownship.org anonymous tip link is at the top of the page.
The Cheltenham Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying problems, so we can help to improve the quality of life in our community.
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06-09-08 through 06-30-08
Cheltenham Police have seen an increase in Thefts from Autos incident throughout the township. These incidents are occurring on both the East and West sides of the Township and involve valuables left in unlocked vehicles. There are some common similarities in all the cases; all offenses occurred over night except for the Melrose Station case which occurred in the afternoon hours. In the majority of these cases the vehicles were unlocked, and in some, valuables were left in plain view inside of the vehicle. Residents are again encouraged to lock their vehicles when they are unattended. Police also suggest moving “high priced” items, such as GPS and satellite radio units, out of plain view.
Theft from Autos incidents were reported throughout the Township at the following locations:
6/09/08- Cedarbrook Plaza parking lot -daytime
6/10/08- Lynnewood Gardens Pool parking lot -daytime
6/12/08- Melrose Train Station parking lot- daytime
6/12/08- CAA Fields parking area- daytime
6/17/08- 800 blk of Valley Road- 2 incidents reported unknown time frame
6/17/08- 600 blk Paxson Ave- unlocked vehicle unknown time frame
6/19/08- 7400 blk Elizabeth Road- unlocked sometime overnight
6/19/08- Unit blk Underwood Road- unlocked sometime overnight
6/20/08- 8400 blk Limeklin Pk.- unlocked vehicle early morning hours
6/21/08- 7400 blk Elizabeth Road- unlocked vehicle sometime overnight (2nd theft in this area)
6/21/08- 100 blk Wood land Road Wyncote- unlocked sometime between 6/14 & 6/21
6/22/08- 100 blk Cliff Terr.- unlocked vehicle sometime overnight
6/22/08- 500 blk E. Glenside Ave.- unlocked sometime overnight
6/24/08- Melrose Train Station- unknown time frame (2nd theft in this area)
6/24/08- 400 blk Longfellow Ave.- unlocked vehicle between 1200-1245PM
6/24/08- 400 blk Rices Mill Road- daytime theft
6/24/08- 1300 blk Cheltenham Ave.- between 8:00PM-9:45PM forced entry
6/26/08- Holy Sepulcher Cemetery- unlocked vehicle sometime between 1:00-1:30 PM
6/28/08- 100 blk Waverly Road- 3 unlocked vehicles sometime overnight
6/29/08- 100 blk Johns Road- unlocked vehicle sometime overnight
6/30/08- Unit Blk Lanfair Road- locked vehicle sometime overnight
A number of Residential burglaries were reported throughout the Township during this reporting period.
The majority of these incidents occurred during day time hours when most people are at work and the houses are vacant.
On incident is believed to have occurred between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, and two were believed to be committed sometime overnight.
During this reporting period the Police Department Arrested one individuals for burglary offenses.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09- 08 through 06-30-08
During this reporting period several theft from auto incidents were reported in the Cedarbrook section. The thefts occurred overnight and involved an unlocked vehicle.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
During this reporting period, 2 residential burglaries were reported in this area. One in the 7900 blk of Waltham (nothing taken), and one in the 500 blk of Ryers Ave. On the Ryers Ave. case a neighbor reported seeing 2 unknown W/Ms leaving the location.
A theft from a shed was reported in the 400 blk of Ashbourne Road. The theft occurred sometime between noon on 6/16 and 9:00 AM on 6/17.
Two incidents of vandalism to auto were reported in the 100 blk of Kingston Road. The actor damaged the side mirrors of both cars.
A theft from auto was reported at the CAA fields. Actor stole a tool from the rear of a pickup truck on 6/12.
Residents in the area are encouraged to report suspicious people and activity immediately, to Police, via 9-1-1. Police are flooding the area in both uniformed, marked patrol vehicles, as well as unmarked plainclothes patrols 24-hours a day. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Cheltenham Township Detective at 215-885-1600 ext. 499
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
On 06/26/08, a theft from auto incident was reported to Police from an unlocked auto at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. The incident is believed to have occurred between 1:00-1:30PM.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
A Strong Armed Robbery was reported in the 8000 blk of High School. Police responded to the area and ARRESTED THE ACTOR RESPONSIBLE.
A burglary of an Apt. in the 7900 blk of Old York Road. There was no forced entry and the incident is believed to have occurred between 6/26 and 6/29.
A Strong Armed Robbery was reported at 1:00 PM on 6/29/08 at Wall Park. Two B/M's, 16-20 yrs, 6'-6'2" tall assaulted the victim and relieved him of his cell phone. Actors may have been driving in a burgundy Honda sedan.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
A theft from auto incident was reported in the 1300 blk of Cheltenham Ave. The actor forced entry in to the car sometime between 8:00-9:45PM.
A residential burglary was reported in the 1700 blk of Graham Lane. This incident was believed to have occurred overnight.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
A theft from auto incident was reported in the 1000 blk of S. Easton Road. The actor smashed a window to remove valuables left in plain sight.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
Cheltenham Detectives are investigating a total of 4 reported Apartment Burglaries in the complex during this reporting period. One individual was arrested for burglary offenses by Cheltenham Detectives during this reporting period.
One reported in the 7700 blk of Wagner Way. Actor entered through an open front window. Actor was confronted by tenant in the Apt. and fled. The actor is described as a B/M 18-20 yrs and was wearing a grey sweatshirt.
One reported in the 2000 blk of SJRC. An Hispanic female actor entered through a rear window. Police ARRESTED THE ACTOR RESPONSIBLE.
One reported in the 2000 blk of NJRC. Entry 1st floor rear window. A B/M dark complexion, thin build, black shirt, was seen exiting the Apt carrying a brown leather bag.
One reported in the 7600 blk of Washington Lane. Entry through a 1st floor rear window. Two B/M suspects early 20's seen in the area.
A Strong Armed Robbery was reported at 9:45 PM on 6/30. Victim assaulted by a group of unknown B/Ms teenagers who relieved him of his I pod.
Two stolen autos and a stolen motorcycle were reported during this reporting period:
6/10/08- 2000 blk of SJRC stolen was a green 1994 Dodge Caravan bearing PA GHK9485
6/10/08- 1900 blk of Mather Way stolen was a blue 2001 Kawasaki ZX900 motorcycle bearing PA
6/16/08- Compound #31 stolen was a black Nissan Altima bearing PA GMX0920
Anyone with information, on any of these crimes, is encouraged to contact Cheltenham Detectives at 215-885-1600 ext. 499.
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
The East Side of the Township is still being hit with Theft from Auto incidents:
6/12/08- Melrose Train Station parking lot- daytime
6/17/08- 800 blk of Valley Road- 2 incidents reported unknown time frame
6/19/08- 7400 blk Elizabeth Road- unlocked sometime overnight
6/21/08- 7400 blk Elizabeth Road- unlocked vehicle sometime overnight (2nd theft in this area)
6/24/08- Melrose Train Station- unknown time frame (2nd theft in this area)
6/29/08- 100 blk Johns Road- unlocked vehicle sometime overnight
6/30/08- Unit Blk Lanfair Road- locked vehicle sometime overnight
A Strong Armed Robbery was reported at 9:00 AM on 6/28 in the parking lot of the Melrose Shopping Center. The victim was approached by 3 B/Ms out front of the Citizens Bank. The victim was knocked to the ground and relieved of a bag containing USC. Actors were described as 25 to 30 yrs of age.
A Stolen vehicle was reported at 09:30 AM on 6/11/08. An ATV was stolen from a rear yard in the 7400 blk of Barclay Road, sometime overnight.
Residents in the area are encouraged to report suspicious people and activity immediately, to Police, via 9-1-1. Police are flooding the area in both uniformed, marked patrol vehicles, as well as unmarked plainclothes patrols 24-hours a day. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Cheltenham Township Detective at 215-885-1600 ext. 499
A bicycle was also stolen from a rear yard in 7600 blk Brookfield Road
On 5/31/08 @ 9:21 AM, a strong armed robbery was committed in the Wachovia bank lot at 341 W. Cheltenham Ave. The actor snatched a bag from the victim and fled into the City. Actor was described as: B/M, late 30's, 6', heavy build, wearing a black and yellow hard hat.
As for the theft from auto incidents, the majority of these cases involved unlocked vehicles with valuables in plain site within the vehicle.
Theft from Autos were reported at:
One theft in the 200 blk of Sunnybrook Ave in Melrose Park
One theft in the 1200 blk of Valley Road in Melrose Park
One in the 400 blk of Lanfair road in Melrose Park
One theft from auto reported in the Melrose train station lot
One in the 7400 blk of Overhill Road in Melrose Park
One in the 7400 blk of Barclay Road in Melrose Park
One in the 7600 blk of Brookfield Road in Melrose Park
One in the 100 blk of Parkview road in Melrose Park
Four in the unit blk of Johns Road in Melrose Park
One in the 400 blk of Valley road in Melrose Park
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.
06-09-08 through 06-30-08
A total of (7) Theft From Auto incidents were reported in this sector:
6/17/08- 600 blk Paxson Ave- unlocked vehicle unknown time frame
6/21/08- 100 blk Wood land Road Wyncote- unlocked sometime between 6/14 & 6/21
6/22/08- 100 blk Cliff Terr.- unlocked vehicle sometime overnight
6/22/08- 500 blk E. Glenside Ave.- unlocked sometime overnight
6/28/08- 100 blk Waverly Road- 3 unlocked vehicles sometime overnight
On 6/12/08 a bicycle was reported stolen from the grounds of the Cheltenham High School. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The stole bike is described as a yellow and brown, Haro, BMX style bicycle.\
Residents are encouraged to come forward with information, as always your information will be kept confidential, also all tips can be anonymous. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. Help out your neighbors and report suspicious activity to the police, 24-hours a day, via 9-1-1.