Thefts running rampant at Havertown, Pa. shopping plaza

HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Authorities are looking for brazen thieves allegedly concentrating on a number of massive field shops alongside West Township Line Highway in Havertown.

Police say the suspects stroll in, load up a cart and simply stroll out with the merchandise.

In the latest Fb put up by Haverford Township police, a masked man is accused of stealing on two events on the Lowe’s, one time in February and once more earlier in March.

The suspect loaded up on numerous energy instruments, mills, and merchandise earlier than leaving with out paying, based on police.

One other Lowe’s theft case was reported Thursday on West Township Line Highway.

Police say a person stole three battery packs price almost $400.

Over at Kohl’s, a girl is accused of stealing garments and jewellery on March 18 and 19. In each instances, police say she simply merely walked out.

On the Big again on March 9, police posted a few case the place a person stole over $200 price of groceries and vitality drinks.

Haverford Township Police Division has been making posts about thefts at these shops for months.

“Sadly, the times and the occasions we’re dwelling in, rates of interest are up, inflation is up and folks nonetheless want,” stated Zella Gordon, who lives close by.

In her opinion, many of those thefts are crimes of desperation. She would not condone the conduct in any respect however says persons are falling on some very troublesome monetary occasions.

In a number of of the instances, police have been capable of make arrests.

Anybody with data is requested to name police at (610) 853-1298.