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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Collingswood Police Blotter

Two Vehicle Burglaries Foiled in Collingswood

Police say one criminal attempt was thwarted by some unyielding weather stripping, while another vehicle owner owes an assist to Mother Nature.

A pair of would-be vehicle burglaries in the borough were stymied by the timely arrival of Collingswood Police and some stern weather stripping. According to police, between 3 p.m. Jan. 30 and 4 p.m. Jan. 31, unknown individuals attempted to break into a secured Honda Civic parked in the 400 block of Route 130. Police say the would-be burglar (or burglars) attempted to pry open the driver’s side door and weather stripping, but their efforts were in vain. Detectives processed the scene for physical evidence, but have no suspects at this time. The car wasn't entirely unscathed either: Police estimate the damage to the vehicle will cost the owner at least $200 in repairs. Then, on Feb. 9, a diligent resident of the William Park Apartments on …

Jill Warner

7:41 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

where is william park appartments???????   more ›

Monday, January 21, 2013

Collingswood Police Blotter

Police Blotter: Your Mother Should Know

When a Collingswood mom noticed a bunch of stuff in her teen's room that didn't belong, she notified the police, thwarting an unsecured vehicle break-in.

Vehicle Burglary, Theft from a Motor Vehicle On Dec. 28 at 12:30 p.m., an unsecured Dodge Caravan was broken into in the 400 block of Eldridge Ave. The burglary took place during the hours of a wrestling match at the Collingswood High School. Reported missing from the van was a Coach purse that contained $150 cash, three Target gift cards, two Amazon.com gift cards, and an Apple iPod. These items were recovered when the mother of a Collingswood juvenile found them in her child’s room, knew they didn’t belong there, and notified police. The juvenile was charged with vehicle burglary and theft from a motor vehicle, and will appear in juvenile court. Criminal Attempt At 3 a.m. Dec. 21, police were notified of a burglary attempt at a home in …

Joanna Mills

4:25 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Loretka, When will people, including kids, learn that they are not supposed to take what doesn't belong to them? Your implication that the theft was a result of something the vehicle owner did is tantamount to blaming a woman for her being raped. People amaze me.   more ›

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