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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Click on your section of the Township to view Alerts in your area.

 

Cedarbrook Section

 

Cheltenham Village Section

 

Edge Hill / Glenside Section

 

Elkins Park Section

 

La Mott Section

 

Laverock Section

 

Lynnewood Gardens Section

 

Melrose Park Section

 

Wyncote Section

 

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:

 

 

Anonymous Tips Line

 

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.

 

 

Cedarbrook Section

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.

Cheltenham Village Section

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 

 

Edge Hill/Glenside Section

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.

 

Elkins Park Section

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.

 

 

LaMott Section

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.

 

Laverock Section

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.

Lynnewood Gardens Section

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.

 

 

Melrose Park Section

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.

 

Wyncote Section

 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.