Radnor Township Crime Alert

[Kb! Bob]

I know its not Upper Darby, but here's a heads up for those of you in my 'hood!! Got this by email:

Radnor Township Crime Alert

The Radnor Township Police Department has issued the following crime alert. On Thursday evening, 9-10-2009, at 9:39PM Radnor Police responded to the unit block of Lowry's Lane in the Rosemont section of the township for a report of an interrupted burglary. The resident reported that he was asleep and awoke when he believed that he heard a person inside his residence.The homeowner yelled out to the subject who then fled the residence on foot. The homeowner did not see the subject and could only describe him as a male by his voice. Entry into the residence may have been through a basement window.

Radnor Police are continuing to investigate this incident and any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Radnor Police Department Investigations Unit at 610-688-0503.

The Radnor Police would like to remind all homeowners to ensure that your doors and windows are locked. If your residence is equipped with a security alarm system, that system should be active when away from the residence and during night time hours. Radnor Police will be providing extra patrols in the Rosemont/Bryn Mawr/Garrett Hill sections of the township.


This message is brought to you as a service from the Radnor Township Emergency Alert System.

[ksig1869]

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[Kb! Bob]

Recieved Today:

Subject: Crime Alert - Burglary



Radnor Township Police

Crime Alert



The Radnor Township Police Department is issuing the following crime alert. There have been two incidents in the Radnor section of the township over the past three days.

On Friday, September 25, 2009 police officers responded to the 200 block of Biddulph Road for an attempted burglary of a residence. The resident reported that sometime between September 22 and September 24, 2009 unknown person(s) attempted to enter the residence through a kitchen window. Entrance was not gained into the residence.

On Sunday, September 27, 2009 police officers responded to the 700 Block of King of Prussia Road for a report a residential burglary. Upon further investigation unknown person(s) forced entry into the residence and ransacked several rooms. This incident occurred between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Upon further investigation it was determined that a white van with a ladder rack on each side of the roof was observed in the driveway of this residence in the late morning hours The ladders on the rack had a red stripe on the ladder beams. A white male 6'2", brown hair and stocky build was seen standing next to the van. No further information is available regarding the vehicle or the male.

If you have any additional information regarding these two incidents please contact the Radnor Police Department at 610-688-0503 and ask for the investigations unit.

Radnor Police wish to remind all residents of the following crime prevention tips:

Install and utilize a burglar alarm system with central station monitoring.
Keep interior lights on timers.
Keep exterior perimeter lights on motion sensors.
Make sure your mail and newspapers are collected on a daily basis.
If you feel something is suspicious call 9-1-1 immediately so that police may respond to investigation the suspicion.
Lock your windows and doors when leaving for any period of time. Equip basement windows with additional security devices. Add limiting pins to windows to prohibit the windows from fully opening.
Equip sliding doors with Charlie bars to add protection to your home.
When working outside in your yard be careful to lock your doors as some burglars roam the neighborhoods and enter your residence while you are working in the yard.
Keep ornamental plants and bushes around windows cut low thereby avoiding a place for burglars to conceal themselves.
Utilize the Radnor Police Department’s Vacant House Program when away on vacation or extended business trips.

This message is brought to you as a service from the Radnor Township Emergency Alert System.

[Dannytheman]

Originally Posted by Kb! Bob

Recieved Today:

Subject: Crime Alert - Burglary



Radnor Township Police

Crime Alert



The Radnor Township Police Department is issuing the following crime alert. There have been two incidents in the Radnor section of the township over the past three days.

On Friday, September 25, 2009 police officers responded to the 200 block of Biddulph Road for an attempted burglary of a residence. The resident reported that sometime between September 22 and September 24, 2009 unknown person(s) attempted to enter the residence through a kitchen window. Entrance was not gained into the residence.

On Sunday, September 27, 2009 police officers responded to the 700 Block of King of Prussia Road for a report a residential burglary. Upon further investigation unknown person(s) forced entry into the residence and ransacked several rooms. This incident occurred between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Upon further investigation it was determined that a white van with a ladder rack on each side of the roof was observed in the driveway of this residence in the late morning hours The ladders on the rack had a red stripe on the ladder beams. A white male 6'2", brown hair and stocky build was seen standing next to the van. No further information is available regarding the vehicle or the male.

If you have any additional information regarding these two incidents please contact the Radnor Police Department at 610-688-0503 and ask for the investigations unit.

Radnor Police wish to remind all residents of the following crime prevention tips:

Install and utilize a burglar alarm system with central station monitoring.
Buy a Home Protection Shotgun with Double OO shells.
Keep interior lights on timers.
Keep exterior perimeter lights on motion sensors.
Know the shooting distance of your property, set up distance awareness devices.
Make sure your mail and newspapers are collected on a daily basis.
If you feel something is suspicious ARM YOURSELF, call 9-1-1 immediately so that police may respond to investigation the suspicion.
Lock your windows and doors when leaving for any period of time. Equip basement windows with additional security devices. Add limiting pins to windows to prohibit the windows from fully opening.
Equip sliding doors with Charlie bars to add protection to your home.
When working outside in your yard be careful to lock your doors as some burglars roam the neighborhoods and enter your residence while you are working in the yard.
Keep ornamental plants and bushes around windows cut low thereby avoiding a place for burglars to conceal themselves.
Utilize the Radnor Police Department’s Vacant House Program when away on vacation or extended business trips.
Do not utilize Vacant House program.(That is telling the police department you are away.(Pay a house sitter)

This message is brought to you as a service from the Radnor Township Emergency Alert System.

Not one mention of Your Constitutional right to bear arms and shoot any person burglarizing your home. I have added some needed changes to the Radnor EAS e mail! IMHO!!

[Kb! Bob]

Originally Posted by Dannytheman

Not one mention of Your Constitutional right to bear arms and shoot any person burglarizing your home. I have added some needed changes to the Radnor EAS e mail! IMHO!!

I agree with your amendments and second the motion to add them to the document!! Maybe I'll email the township manager and chief of police with your suggestions and see what they say, just for shits and giggles!