Crime Report: 2 thefts from vehicle, 3 shoplifting incidents

Posted 8/26/20

The following crime report is for crimes reported in

Chestnut Hill from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23, 2020.

Aug. 18 Theft from vehicle on 100 block of W.

Highland Avenue. A woman reported …

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Crime Report: 2 thefts from vehicle, 3 shoplifting incidents

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The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23, 2020.

Aug. 18 Theft from vehicle on 100 block of W. Highland Avenue. A woman reported that someone removed the catalytic converter from her 2008 Prius. Part is valued at $2,979.

Aug. 21 Shoplifting at 8400 block of Germantown Ave. Police arrested a woman who stole approximately $60 worth of goods from a retail shop.

Aug. 20 Police captured a shopper identified by a store owner of stealing a wallet for sale. Item was not recovered but shop owner declined to press charges.

Aug 22. Theft at Acme, 7700 Crittenden Street. Store security captured video footage of a man placing merchandise under his shirt and leaving without paying. Taken from store were men’s and women’s Dove deodorant and shaving razors worth $332.71

Aug. 22. Theft from vehicle on unit Block Woodale Ave. Man reported his truck parked on the block was ransacked and items taken. No list given to police.

If you have been a victim of a crime and would like services or support, call Northwest Victim Services at 215-438-4410. For more information about crimes in your neighborhood, call the 14th District Headquarters at 215-686-3140. 

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