Springfield Police news for Sept. 10

SPRINGFIELD-- A resident from the 300 block of Madison Road reported to police sometime between Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, her home was forcibly entered through a rear kitchen window. Once inside, the actor went through various rooms. The only thing missing was a jug containing a large amount of loose change.

On Sept. 8, Officer David DiTrolio saw a man walking toward the toward the wooded area by the Scenic Road trolley station. The man, identified by police, was found to have an active warrant from the Delaware County Courts, police said.

Police said further investigation showed the man was responsible for the burglary on Madison Road, Sept. 6-7. He was taken into custody and transported to the Springfield Police Station where he was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, said police. The arrest was handled by Detective Bridget McCarthy.

Assault

A 50-year-old Collingdale man was charged with simple assault, harassment and stalking, and disorderly conduct following an incident in the parking lot of Michaels Craft Store, 6:52 a.m., Sept. 4, said police.

According to the police report, Officer Dennis McPartland responded to a report of assault at the store. The investigation showed the victim was dropping his son off at work when a male approached the car and tried to enter it through the front passengers side door, which was locked.

Police said the man then entered through the drivers door and began to assault the victim, who suffered several scratches and a torn shirt. The victim was able to pepper spray the man during the assault.

Fled Without Paying

Best Buys security told police, 2:48 p.m., Sept. 4, a male fled the store without paying for a Panasonic house phone, valued at $150. Officer Dennis McPartland responded and saw the man fleeing on foot in the rear of the businesses in the 600 block of Baltimore Pike. After a foot chase, the man was gone. He was later seen in the rear of Michaels Craft store but escaped again.

The man is described as a white male, 35-years-old, bald, wearing a gray T-shirt and a gray hat. Continued...

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Springfield Police news for Sept. 10