It's a holiday crime that unfortunately is striking unsuspecting homeowners. East Pikeland police are loking for suspects in two crimes that prey on well-meaning homeowners.
On Wednesday at about 8:00 a.m. East Pikeland Police were called to the 100 block of Brimful Drive to investigate the theft of the trash collector’s tip money. The owner of the home observed a white female who was a passenger in a white Chevy pickup truck get out of the vehicle take the tip money that was secured to the top of the trash can and jump back into the truck and take off.
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On Wednesday December 18, 2013 on or about 7:15 P.M. East Pikeland Police were called to the unit block of Winslow Drive for a theft of a gift card from a mail box. It seem that after the mail was delivered someone went into the mail box opened a Christmas card and removed a gift card valued at $50.00 and replaced the card back into the mail box. It is believed that the mail was delivered between 1 and 2 p.m.
The East Pikeland Police are encouraging people who tip their trash collects and others to personally give the gift to them so it is not stolen. We are also requesting citizens to report any suspicious activity and collect packages that are delivered to your front door as quickly as possible or have a neighbor or friend collect them
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