Check stolen, altered and cashed
On May 15, Officer Maria Gavdanovich responded to an East Broad Street address for a reported theft and fraud. The victim reported that their accountant mailed a check to one of their vendors for their business. The check never made it to the vendor and was later found to have been stolen. The check was also found to be altered. Originally the check was written for $430.09 but was cashed for $5,000. The bank was notified and is investigating the incident.
Cars broken into on Forge Circle
Officer James Stanton responded to a Forge Circle address on May 6 for a reported vehicle burglary. The victim stated that their Ford F150 was entered overnight. The center console and glove box was found ajar, but it did not appear like anything was missing. The vehicle had no signs of forced entry or damage. Additionally, another vehicle was reported to be entered in the same time frame on Forge Circle. The owner of a white Dodge Hornet reported that their vehicle was entered and their backpack was stolen. Inside the backpack was an Apple iPad, Ray Ban sunglasses, and personal items. The total amount listed for stolen items was reported as $743.00.
Wallet stolen at Capital Health
On May 7 Officer Brandon Kuzma responded to Capital Health-Hopewell Campus for a reported theft. An employee reported that their Louis Vuitton was stolen from inside their office. Inside the wallet was cash, credit cards, and several identification cards and credentials. The victim reported leaving her office for a short period of time and the office was left unlocked. Security footage shows an individual entering and exiting the office shortly thereafter. The matter is under investigation. The total amount lost in this incident was reported as $3,083.87.
Liquor stolen from Valley Wine
Officer James Stanton responded to Valley Wine and Spirits on Denow Road on May 11 for a reported shoplifting incident. Store employees reported that an individual entered the store and stole several bottles of Tequila and left without payment. After reviewing the surveillance video, Officer Stanton observed a male party enter the store an put 7 bottles of liquor into a bag and leave the store. The incident is under investigation.
Tools and equipment stolen from construction site
On May 15 Officer Maria Gavdanovich responded to a Hopewell Princeton Road address for a reported Burglary and Theft from a Conex Box. Upon arrival, Gavdanovich met with construction staff at the site who reported that tools and equipment were stolen from a Conex Box on the job site. The box appeared to have been entered utilizing a key, as there were no signs of forced entry. In total $4,220.94 in equipment was stolen. The incident took place between May 9th and May 13th. The incident is under investigation.
Driver arrested for DUI
On May 16 Officer Michael Enriquez conducted a motor vehicle assist after observing a BMW X3 parked with its hazard lights on the shoulder of Pennington Road. When Officer Enriquez approached the vehicles, he found the driver asleep at the wheel. After awaking the driver, he was asked to exit the vehicle under suspicion of intoxication. Field sobriety tests were conducted roadside, and the driver was ultimately arrested for DUI. He was transported to HTPD for processing and later released after service of summonses. The driver was issued a number of motor vehicle summonses including DUI and Reckless Driving.
Shoplifting at Stop & Shop
Officer Colin Brigham responded to the Stop & Shop on May 17 for a reported shoplifting. Loss prevention reported that a male and female suspect were seen on surveillance shoplifting from the store. Both parties were seen entering the store together and removing items without payment. Surveillance video was provided to Officer Brigham for follow up investigation. The total loss is still being tallied.
