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.
Click on your section of the Township to view Alerts in your area.
CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE WEEK:
Help prevent a crime and protect your property. Don't leave valuables inside of your car, and lock your car even if its parked in your driveway.
Take the time to lock, secure, and protect your property against theft.
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.
Residents are encouraged to immediately report suspicious persons or activities to Police.
Anyone with information on any crime who would like to remain anonymous can report their information using the tip line listed below.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
There has been an increase in Thefts from Autos incidents in the Tri-County Area and throughout the Township, since the beginning of summer. Our incidents are occurring on both the East and West sides of the Township and involve valuables left in unlocked vehicles. 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, and removing loose change from your console.
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.
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.
To check on current Neighborhood Alerts in your area without providing your e-mail address, please click on to the appropriate link.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-19-08 1509 hrs ATTEMPTED THEFT OF AUTO Case #08-19066
Location: 2385 W. Cheltenham Ave./ ShopRite, Wyncote Dist. E
Misc: Between 1425 and 1509 hrs, an unknown actor entered the vehicle with a door opening tool and
damaged the steering column.
09-25-08 1100hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case#08-19437
Location: 2385 W.Cheltenham Ave,Wyncote . Cheltenham Sq Mall. Dist: E
Misc: 96 Plymouth Pa.GTS9902.After window broken in dash stereo taken.
Report by: Ofc.Murphy #1015
09-18-08 1026hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case #08-18918
Location: 8470 Limekiln Tpk Dist. D
Misc: GPS removed from vehicle between 2200hrs on 9/17/08 and 0930hrs
on 9/18/08
Report by: Ofc. Knight #1019
09-21-08 2239 hrs INDECENT ASSAULT Case# 08-19219
Location: 8460 Limekiln Pk,Wyncote.Building #1 west side 1st floor stairwell.
Misc Adult female assaulted by a young B/M. Suspect description: B/M 15yoa 5’6 average build short hair white shirt w/tan writing blue jeans. Actor Fled towards Easton Rd.
Report by: Ofc.Thompson #949
09-22-08 1339 hrs BURGLARY Case #08-19258
Location: 8460 Limekiln Pk. Wyncote Dist. D
Misc: Unknown actor entered apt. and stole a MacBook laptop and LCD tv.
Report By: Ofc. Gonglik #1023
09-23-08 2202 hrs VANDALISM Case# 08-19350
Location: 8470 Limekiln Tpk, Wyncote Dist. D
Misc: Passenger side rear tire slashed by an unknown actor.
Report by: Ofc. Farrell #978
09-24-08 2231hrs BURGLARY Case #08-19410
Location: 1500 blk Redwood Lane, Wyncote Dist. D
Misc: Entry through a rear first floor window was made by a unknown male, homeowner confronted subject who fled out the rear of the property. An interior and area check was negative, turned over to Detectives. Suspect description: B/M , 5'6"-5'9", thin, LSW dark clothing.
Report by: Ofc Drobil #965
09-25-08 1100hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case#08-19437
Location: 2385 W.Cheltenham Ave,Wyncote Cheltenham Sq Mall. Dist: E
Misc: 96 Plymouth Pa.GTS9902.After window broken in dash stereo taken.
Report by: Ofc.Murphy #1015
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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-17-08 2101 hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case #08-18900
Location: Unit blk of Ryers Ave. Cheltenham Dist. K
Misc: Unknown female seen in vehicle by owner. Area checked. Negative results.
Report By: Ofc. Degliomini #1020
09-20-08 2353 hrs. PROWLER / ARREST Case # 08-19171
Location: 500 block Jefferson Ave., Cheltenham Dist. K
Misc: Titus Lawhorn, B/M, 751 Adams Ave., Phila. , arrested after being observed
running between houses after vehicle alarm activated.
Report by: Ofc. Hopkins # 986
09-21-08 2053 hrs STOLEN BICYCLE Case#08-19211
Location: 300 blk of Central Ave,Cheltenham. Dist: K
Misc: 26 inch Fuji Crossroads-Silver/Black.
Report by: Cpl.Feinstein #924
09-26-08 1310 hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case #08-19505
Location: 600 blk of Cottman Ave. Cheltenham Dist: K
Misc; Comp. found two males inside her vehicle. Actors fled.
Actors: #1 – b/m, 30-40 yrs, orange vest. #2 – b/m, 30-40 yrs, green baseball cap.
Report By: Ofc. Degliomini #1020
Residents in the area are encouraged to report suspicious people and activity immediately, to Police, via 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Cheltenham Township Detective at 215-885-1600 ext. 499
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-18-08 1418hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case #08-18932
Location: 600 blk of Twickenham Rd Dist. A
Misc: Items removed from an unlocked vehicle between 1615hrs and
1830hrs on 9/17/08
Report by: Ofc. Choi #991
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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-19-08 0950 hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case #08-19006
Location: 500 blk of Shoemaker Rd, Elkins Park Dist. F
Misc:
Report By: Ofc. Murphy #1015
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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-28-08 0520 hrs BURGLARY Case #08-19617
Location: 7300 blk of Keenan St. Elkins Park Dist. H
Misc: Unknown actor entered residence and fled when confronted by comp.
Actor : B/M, 5’8”, 1654 lbs, 20-25 yrs, blk hat, black hoodie.
Report By: Ofc. Baldwin #988
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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-26-08 0818 hrs THEFT Case #08-19490
Location: Bally’s – 1000 S. Easton Rd. Wyncote Dist. B
Misc: Unknown actor stole id and credit card from locker.
Report By: Ofc. Pentasuglio #970
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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-17-08 0250 hrs BURGLARY Case # 08-18852
Location: 2000 blk of South John Russell Circle, Elkins Park Dist. G
Misc: Apartment entered through rear kitchen window by heavy set B/M with
close cut beard , wearing a blue hoodie.
Report by: Ofc. Corbo # 1018
09-26-08 2353 hrs BURGLARY: ATTEMPT Case# 08-19543
Location: 1900 blk of Humphrey Merry Way, Elkins Park Dist. G
Misc: An unknown actor attempted to gain entry through the bedroom window. No description of the actor.
Report by: Ofc. Baldwin#988
09-29-08 1447 hrs. STOLEN VEHICLE Case # 08-19690
Location: 2100 blk of Mather Way, Elkins Park Dist. G
Misc: Beige 2002 Jeep , PA registration GLE4394 taken within past two days.
Report by: Ofc. Richardson # 927
Residents in the area are encouraged to report suspicious people and activity immediately, to Police, via 9-1-1.
Anyone with information on any of these incidents are encouraged to contact Cheltenham Township Detective 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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-19-08 2122 hrs FLIM-FLAM/ PIGEON DROP Case#08-19098
Location: 7425 Front St Citizen’s Bank Melrose Shopping Center Dist. L
Misc: Victim approached by two heavy set B/F’s and asked to withdrawn cash.
Victim gave the actor’s $20,000. Incident took place between 1130-1200
09-25-08 0947hrs STRONGARM ROBBERY Case#08-19430
Location: 341 W.Cheltenham Ave-WACHOVIA BANK, Melrose Park. Dist: L
Misc: Taken from A/F victim in envelope $2000.00 USC $4000.00 in checks.
Actor description: B/M 20-30yoa, 5’10-6’0,heavy build,facial hair,black hoodie. Escaped in small black vehicle NFD.
Report by: Ofc.Moore #983
09-27-08 1741 hrs BURGLARY Case# 08-19577
Location: 7500 blk of 4th Ave Dist. J
Misc: An unknown actor(s) entered the tennis club between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs this date. Taken were phone cords, tennis balls and couple of sodas.
Report by: Ofc. Floirendo#936
Residents in the area are encouraged to report suspicious people and activity immediately, to Police, via 9-1-1.
Anyone with information on any of these incidents are encouraged to contact Cheltenham Township Detective 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.
09-16-08 through 09-30-08
09-17-08 1450 hrs BURGLARY: ATTEMPT -ARREST Case# 08-18882
Location: 8100 blk of Washington Ln, Elkins Park Dist. C
Actor: Wayne Savage, B/M, 2/21/82, 6723 Dorel St. Phila
Misc: Actor arrested for Criminal Attempt, Criminal Mischief and PIC. Brought to PAB and TOT Det’s.
Report by: Ofc. Baldwin#988
09-23-08 1631hrs THEFT FROM AUTO Case# 08-19334
Location: Unit Blk of Greenwood Place, Wyncote Dist. C
Misc: Comp. reports sometime between 0000hrs and 0830hrs on 09/15, unknown actors entered his unlocked vehicle and took home inspection tools valued at $2000.00 USC.
Report by: Ofc. Francis#1012
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.