Crime Report: April 2026

4/29
Theft
2991 W School House Ln. (Falls Village Apts.)
3AM
A man reported that his vehicle was broken into sometime between 3AM and 6AM. The driver-side door handle was damaged, the ignition was taken apart, and AirPods were stolen from the vehicle.
Estimated loss: $750
Damage: $500
Items stolen: AirPods Pro, AirPods Max
Vehicle: 2020 Kia Forte

4/28
Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft
3449 Scotts Ln. (The Peak at Scotts Lane Apts)
10PM
A man reported that his vehicle was damaged after he parked it around 10PM on 4/27. On 4/28, he found the passenger window broken and wires hanging from the steering wheel.
Damage: $260
Vehicle: 2022 Dodge Durango

4/26
Motor Vehicle Theft
44XX Driftwood Dr.
11PM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen from the street. He said he parked it around 11PM on 4/26 and returned around 7:30AM on 4/27 to find it missing. Police reported negative results in tow file check.
Vehicle: 2022 white Dodge Challenger
Estimated value: $32,000

4/24
Theft
4201 Henry Ave. (Jefferson University)
5:23PM
A man reported that a xylophone purchased with university funds was missing from Hayward Hall. Multiple people had access to the building, and the report was requested for reimbursement.
Estimated loss: $6.99

4/23
Theft
Lincoln Dr. & Rittenhousetown Ln.
12:50PM
A woman reported that she parked her vehicle around 12:50PM and returned around 2PM to find the front passenger window broken. Her wallet, Lenovo laptop, and black 9mm firearm were stolen from the vehicle.
Estimated loss: $1,150
Damage: $500
Items stolen: Wallet, laptop, 9mm firearm
Vehicle: 2019 black Chevy Equinox

4/22
Theft
44XX Driftwood Dr.
7:57PM
A woman reported that a man took a package from the property and tried to open the door. Video footage of the incident is available.
Estimated loss: $50
Item stolen: Air filter
Suspect description: Black man, about 30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall

Motor Vehicle Theft
2991 W School House Ln. (Falls Village Apts.)
10AM
A woman reported that a vehicle was stolen from the property. The owner’s daughter last saw the vehicle around 10AM and noticed it missing around 4:30PM. A car seat was also listed as stolen.
Estimated loss: $100 in personal property
Vehicle: 2019 silver Buick Envision
Estimated vehicle value: $17,000

4/20
Theft
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
9PM
A man reported that all four tires and rims were stolen from his parked vehicle. He parked the vehicle around 9PM on 4/20 and noticed the tires missing around 9AM on 4/21.
Estimated loss: $3,000
Vehicle: 2018 black Honda Civic

4/19
Theft
33XX Indian Queen Ln.
8:03PM
A man reported that an unknown man stole a wallet from his vehicle. He said the car door had been left open and that he had video of the suspect.
Estimated loss: $2,040
Items stolen: Wallet, credit/debit cards, PA driver’s license, tools, $20 cash
Vehicle: 2014 gray Subaru Outback

Vandalism
5500 Wissahickon Ave. (Alden Park Apts.)
3PM
Security reported seeing five boys, ages 11 to 13, in the lobby of the apartment building, with one coming out of the leasing office. Video reportedly showed a boy pulling on the office door until it opened and also breaking a vending machine.

Theft
4320 Ridge Ave. (The Driftway Apts.)
8:45AM
A woman reported that an Amazon package containing hair products was missing from the mail room, and another package had been torn open. Multiple people had access to the mail room, and camera footage was reportedly available.
Estimated loss: $75
Items stolen: Sweater, hair mousse

4/17
Motor Vehicle Theft
3503 Midvale Ave. (The Grace Apts)
7PM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen from the street. He said he parked it around 7PM on 4/17 and noticed it missing around 7:45AM on 4/18. Police reported negative results on the tow file.
Vehicle: 2017 gray Lexus IS300
Estimated value: $5,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/16
Motor Vehicle Theft
34XX W Queen Ln.
6PM
A woman reported that her vehicle was stolen from the street. She said she parked it on the 3400 block of W Queen Lane around 6PM on 4/16 and returned around 7AM on 4/20 to find it missing.
Vehicle: 2022 blue Honda Civic
Estimated value: $25,000

4/15
Robbery
44XX Driftwood Dr.
8:56PM
A man reported that he arranged through Facebook Marketplace to sell a dirt bike. After the bike was taken out of a trailer, the buyer handed over an envelope that turned out to contain fake shredded paper, then got on the bike, showed a black firearm, threatened the seller, and rode away. Two witnesses chased after him but could not catch him.
Weapon: Handgun
Vehicle stolen: 2024 black and white Husqvarna 250 dirt bike
Estimated value: $7,000
Suspect description: Black man in his 20s, about 5’8”, wearing a black shirt and black pants.

Aggravated Assault
5450 Wissahickon Ave. (The Avenue at East Falls Apts.) https://maps.app.goo.gl/6FmkCbXQ5PMgUrrA9
4:46AM
A woman reported that she and another woman had a physical altercation earlier in the day. The other woman allegedly swung a knife but did not make contact, then left and later sent threatening text messages about returning to the residence. Police advised the woman about a protection order with eviction.

4/14
Motor Vehicle Theft
3503 Midvale Ave. (The Grace Apts)
6PM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen from the street. He said he parked it around 6PM on 4/14 and noticed it missing around 7AM on 4/15. Police reported negative results on the tow file.
Vehicle: 2023 white Honda Accord
Estimated value: $22,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/13
Theft
34XX Midvale Ave.
8PM
A man reported that the license plate was stolen from his vehicle. The theft possibly occurred sometime after 8PM on Wednesday, and he noticed the plate missing around 10AM.
Estimated loss: $30
Vehicle: 2018 white Mazda 3

Motor Vehicle Theft
44XX Driftwood Dr.
2PM
A woman reported that her vehicle was stolen from the street. She said she parked it around 2PM on 4/13 and returned around 1:30PM on 4/17 to find it missing. The owner still had the keys, and the vehicle had been locked.
Vehicle: 2026 red Honda CR-V
Estimated value: $39,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

Theft
4442 Ridge Ave. (The Anchorage on Kelly Apts.)
10:40AM
A woman reported that someone entered her vehicle through the front passenger door and stole several items. She had already checked the vehicle before police arrived, so prints could not be recovered due to contamination.
Estimated loss: $400
Items stolen: $200 cash, credit/debit cards, ID, Louis Vuitton wallet
Vehicle: 2005 blue Toyota RAV4

4/12
Theft
37XX Palisades Dr.
3:20PM
A woman reported that her son’s Razor electric dirt bike was stolen from the front steps. Ring camera footage reportedly showed a man taking the bike and leaving westbound on Palisades Drive in a gray sedan.
Estimated loss: $400
Suspect description: Black man, approximately 5’9”, light brown complexion, beard, wearing a brown jacket, white shirt, and light blue jeans.
Vehicle: Gray sedan

Attempted Break-In
30XX W Queen Ln.
10:48AM
A woman reported that someone attempted to break into her home. Police observed damage to the front door frame and lock. No one entered the home, and nothing was reported stolen.
Damage: Front door frame and lock

Motor Vehicle Theft
34XX Midvale Ave.
5AM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen from the street. He last saw it parked around 10:30PM on 4/11 and noticed it missing around 5AM on 4/12. Police reported that the vehicle did not appear on the repossession list.
Vehicle: 2025 dark gray Honda CR-V
Estimated value: $55,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/11
Theft
3503 Midvale Ave. (The Grace Apts)
11:51AM
A man reported that the license plate was stolen from his parked vehicle. He said he parked the vehicle around noon on 4/11 and returned around 10:30AM on 4/12 to find the plate missing.
Estimated loss: $280
Vehicle: 2022 white Acura RDX

4/8
Motor Vehicle Theft
3502 Scotts Ln. (Lofts at Sherman Mills)
12AM
A man reported that his motorcycle was stolen sometime between 4/7 and 4/8. Police reported that the motorcycle had already been recovered on the street along with another stolen vehicle before it had been listed as stolen.
Vehicle: 2023 Honda NVA110 motorcycle
Estimated value: $15,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/6
Motor Vehicle Theft
39XX Vaux St.
9PM
A woman reported that her vehicle was stolen from outside her home sometime between 9PM on 4/6 and 6AM on 4/7. She still had the keys.
Vehicle: 2019 silver Honda CR-V
Estimated value: $34,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

Motor Vehicle Theft
34XX Midvale Ave.
10:15AM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen from outside his residence. He parked it around 10:15AM on 4/6 and returned around 7:56AM on 4/7 to find it missing.
Vehicle: 2026 gray Honda Civic Sport
Estimated value: $32,000

Motor Vehicle Theft
3611 Stokley St. (Carlton Park Apts.)
8AM
A woman reported that her vehicle was stolen after she parked it around 8AM on 4/6. She returned around 7:30AM on 4/7 and found it missing. Police located the vehicle before it was reported stolen, and the owner recovered it using a private tow.
Vehicle: 2025 gray Honda CR-V
Estimated value: $15,000
Status: Vehicle recovered.

4/5
Motor Vehicle Theft
3449 Scotts Ln. (The Peak at Scotts Lane Apts)
9AM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen after he parked it around 9AM on 4/5. When he returned the next day, the vehicle was gone. The owner was still in possession of the keys.
Vehicle: 2024 black Acura Integra
Estimated value: $25,000

4/4
Theft
3510 Scotts Ln. (Lofts at Sherman Mills)
9:30PM
A man reported that sometime between 9:30PM on 4/4 and 4:30PM on 4/5, someone broke the front driver-side window of his vehicle and stole a humidifier.
Estimated loss: $20
Damage: $130
Vehicle: 2013 black Lexus RX

Motor Vehicle Theft
4442 Ridge Ave. (The Anchorage on Kelly Apts.)
8:30PM
A man reported that his vehicle was stolen while he was visiting a friend. He said he came outside and found the vehicle missing.
Vehicle: 2024 white Honda Civic
Estimated value: $30,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/3
Motor Vehicle Theft
4201 Henry Ave. (Jefferson University)
5:30PM
A woman reported that her vehicle was stolen from campus. She said she parked it at 8:43PM on 3/29 and noticed it missing around 5:30PM on 4/3. Police reviewed area video and observed a light-complexioned man entering the vehicle and driving northbound on Henry Avenue.
Vehicle: 2013 white Hyundai Sonata
Estimated value: $8,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/2
Burglary
3024 W Queen Ln. (Fallsview Gardens Apts.)
8:30PM
A man reported that items were stolen from his storage unit while he was away on vacation. Cameras were located outside the building, and police provided information for an insurance claim.
Estimated loss: $608.04
Items stolen: Black and red AVOPRO ES80 electric scooter, Elmora ride toy car, Move Free product, diaper package

Motor Vehicle Theft
34XX Crawford St.
5:30PM
A woman reported that her vehicle was stolen from the street. She said she parked it around 5:30PM on 4/2 and returned around 9AM on 4/5 to find it missing.
Vehicle: 2016 gray Jeep Grand Cherokee
Estimated value: $20,000
Status: Vehicle listed as stolen and recovered.

4/1
Theft
36XX Calumet St.
7:13PM
A woman reported that the license plate was stolen from her vehicle. She believed the theft happened sometime within the previous three weeks.
Vehicle: 2008 black Nissan Sentra

Theft
3510 Scotts Ln. (Lofts at Sherman Mills)
3:04AM
A man reported that his vehicle was broken into overnight. The passenger-side window was broken, and AirPods Pro Max headphones were stolen. Video footage was reportedly available.
Estimated loss: $250
Damage: $300
Item stolen: AirPods Pro Max
Vehicle: Black Porsche Cayenne

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