FBI Fraud Scam, Damaged Mailboxes: Lower Makefield Crimes

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week.

These are the criminal incidents:

July 15

THEFT — 300 block of Dunhill Way reported at 1:07 p.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) intercepted a check and altered it. Total loss was $953.98.

FRAUD — 1400 block of Revere Road, reported at 2:50 p.m. The complainant reported being scammed out of $400,000 while attempting to invest in cryptocurrency. The scammer, claiming to be from Texas, provided a fake address and ID. The victim was advised to contact their bank and credit unions to report the fraud and monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. Investigation ongoing.

SOLICITING WITHOUT PERMIT — 1300 block of Fountain Road, reported at 6:27 p.m. The complainant reported solicitor for Sunrun Solar soliciting without a permit. He was advised to cease soliciting until a permit was obtained.

July 14

CREDIT CARD FRAUD — 600 block of Rose Hollow Road, reported at 12:20 p.m. The complainant reported unauthorized use of their credit card for $1,000. An investigation is ongoing.

FUGITIVE OF JUSTICE — Route 1 and Oxford Valley Road, reported at 4:39 p.m. Police on patrol received an LPR alert for a vehicle associated with a wanted subject. A felony car stop was conducted at Rt. 1 near the Stony Hill Rd. exit. The 35-year-old male driver from Trenton, N.J., was taken into police custody. He was arraigned by Judge Chichilitti and sent to BCCF in lieu of $700,000/10 percent bail.

July 13

FALSE ID TO LAW ENFORCEMENT — Route 332 and Stony Hill Road, reported at 10:19 a.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. A records check revealed a 36-year-old female driver from Philadelphia was wanted out of Philadelphia, Doylestown, and Norristown for retail theft. During the course of the investigation, she provided a false name to officers. She was taken into police custody for False ID to Law Enforcement. She was then turned over to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant.

FRAUD — Unit block of Wilfred Drive, reported at 11:55 a.m. The complainant reported that unknown person(s) intercepted a check and altered it. Total loss was $9,008.

DUI ARREST — 700 block of Township Line Road, reported at 10:10 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 53-year-old male driver from Great Neck, N.Y., for Driving Under the Influence.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT:

• 700 block of Oxford Valley Road, reported at 11:04 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. The 42-year-old township man was cited for Disorderly Conduct.
• Stony Hill Road and Heacock Road, reported at 11:22 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. The 24-year-old male driver from Trenton, N.J., was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

July 11

RETAIL THEFT — 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Kohl’s, reported at 12:52 p.m. Loss Prevention reported a retail theft in progress. Further investigation led to the arrest of a 37-year-old Philadelphia woman for taking $1,121.99 worth of merchandise without paying. The same woman previously stole $471.92 worth of merchandise on June 3. She was arraigned by Judge Chichilitti and was released on $5,000 of unsecured bail.

FRAUD — Unit block of Black Rock Road, reported at 11 a.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) made unauthorized purchases totaling $4,900 from Target and Best Buy using their debit account on 7/10/26. The unknown individuals also made phone, text, and email contact with the victim, claiming to be from the FBI and instructing them to empty their Wells Fargo account. The victim realized it was a scam and removed the funds before contacting authorities. The victim was advised to contact their banks and change account numbers.

July 10

FRAUD — 900 block of Lehigh Drive, reported at 10:48 a.m. The complainant reported an unauthorized use of their debit card for $4,350.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:

• 600 block of Grindan Drive, reported at 3:27 p.m. The complainant reported an unknown man damaged the passenger side mirror on their vehicle.
• 600 block of Grindan Drive, reported at 3:27 p.m. The complainant reported an unknown person(s) threw their damaged mailbox on their lawn.
• 1100 block of Waterwheel Drive, reported at 3:27 p.m. The complainant reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person(s) knocked over their mailbox.
• 1200 block of Waterwheel Drive, reported at 3:28 p.m. The complainant reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person(s) knocked over their mailbox.