The Lower Makefield Township Police in Bucks County are currently investigating a series of car break-ins that occurred in Yardley on Tuesday. The incidents have left residents in the area feeling concerned and on edge as they try to make sense of the recent crimes.
The first report came in at around 8:18 a.m. when a resident along the 700 block of Canterbury Drive notified police that they suspected someone had tried to steal their daughter’s vehicle overnight. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle’s door, steering column, and ignition had all been damaged during the attempted break-in.
Shortly after, at 8:43 a.m., another resident along the 1400 block of Lee Circle reported that their Honda Odyssey had been stolen. The stolen vehicle was later found in Bordentown, New Jersey, where it was used in multiple theft from vehicle crimes. This escalation in criminal activity has left the community shaken and looking for answers.
In a span of just a few hours, more reports of car break-ins flooded in. At 9:04 a.m., a resident from the same block of Lee Circle informed police that their unlocked vehicle had been entered and rummaged through, although nothing of value seemed to be missing. This pattern of crimes continued as another resident along the 1200 block of Lexington Drive reported at 9:30 a.m. that their unlocked vehicle had been entered overnight, with their registration and insurance cards being stolen.
The incidents didn’t stop there. Around lunchtime, at 12:38 p.m., a resident living on the 1300 block of Knox Circle shared that their unlocked car had also been tampered with, although nothing was taken. The sense of violation and unease among residents was palpable as the crimes seemed to be happening closer to home.
The final incident of the day occurred just before 1 p.m. when a resident along the 700 block of Dawes Drive reported that their unlocked vehicle had been entered overnight, resulting in the theft of $200 in cash and credit cards. To make matters worse, the stolen credit cards were then used at various businesses in New Jersey, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.
These recent car break-ins in Bucks County are part of a larger trend that law enforcement agencies are working to address. Police in Philadelphia have also been dealing with a surge in similar incidents in Center City, indicating a potential organized effort by criminals to target vehicles in the area.
As the investigation into the Yardley car break-ins continues, residents are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their vehicles and belongings. The community is coming together to support one another and work with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of their neighborhood.