Crime & Safety

Two Daytime Burglaries in Willistown This Week

Two daytime burglaries occurred in Willistown this week, according to an email from Sgt. Chris Lunn of the Newtown Police Department.

More burglaries occured in Willistown this week, according to Sgt. Chris Lunn of the , who sent out an email early Friday morning to alert Newtown residents of the recent burglaries in Willistown and Nether Providence, another neighboring township.

According to Lunn, both Willistown and Nether Providence police departments are investigating a few recent home burglaries.

Two daytime burglaries in Willistown this week

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"The Willistown Township Police Department, our neighbors on Goshen Road, is investigating two daytime burglaries that occurred in the last week," stated Lunn in the email.

Lunn said one house was entered by force through the front door and cash and jewelry were stolen. Although the home appeared to have an alarm system with a sign posted at the residence, the actor(s) cut the phone lines just in case, which prevents an alarm system from calling out to report the alarm activation, according to Lunn. 

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The second home in Willistown was entered through an unlocked front door and jewelry and electronics were stolen in this incident. One tip was received from a neighbor during the time of this burglary.

"Neighbors reported seeing a white, late 1990s minivan parked in the driveway of the home during the time the burglary occurred," said Lunn.

As previously reported by Patch,. A neighbor told police that an unrequested pizza delivery was made to the home earlier that week.

Daytime burglaries in neighboring townships

A couple of daytime burglaries have also occurred in Nether Providence Township with the most recent one occuring this week at a home just off of Route 252.  According to Lunn, the actor(s) cut a window screen and entered through the unlocked window. Jewelry and electronics were stolen in this incident. 

Playing it safe

Lunn warns residents to be on alert and to be aware of their surroundings, especially as summer break hits.

"With school soon to be out for the summer, families will be taking vacations and be away from their homes for extended periods of time," said Lunn. "Keep an eye on your friends and neighbors' homes, and report any suspicious people or activity by dialing 911 immediately."

Patch previously reported that Willistown police warned residents to and report suspicious activity.  Willistown police have also posted some helpful tips to avoid becoming a victim. Among them was , which makes it easier to identify when found.


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