Crime & Safety

Odd Crime in EPA: Stolen Bushes, Stolen Pumpkins

Check out these unusual police stories from around eastern Pennsylvania.


‘Tis the Season: Upper Macungie Police are searching for the drivers of a green Chevrolet Malibu in connection with the theft of pumpkins from Jaindl Farms in Fogelsville on Sept. 14. This is by no means a major crime, but it seems like a good time to remind readers to watch your front porch this month. Read about it here.

Allegedly caught with his pants down: A Lafayette Hill man was allegedly caught masturbating in a horse shed at an area school. Read about it it here

There are Jerk Moves, and Then There are Jerk Moves: Upper Macungie Police are seeking the driver of a black Ford F-150 truck who allegedly blew an air horn into the ear of a Trexlertown Wendy's drive-thru employee Sunday night. Read more about it here.

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The Case of The Mystery Gardner: Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating the removal of three bushes on private property at Hickory Hill Road and Majestic Overlook Drive as a case of criminal mischief. Read about it here.

Unintentional Hospitality: A Belmont Hills woman's overnight guest absconded with her laptop computer and her green 1994 Toyota Camry in the wee hours of Saturday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 29, according to Lower Merion police. Look around Narberth-Bala Cynwyd Patch's map for other recent thefts in that area.

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About this column: OMG PD reviews the surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported by Eastern Pennsylvania Patch sites over the last week. All people mentioned in these stories are innocent until proven guilty. Charges and arrests do not indicate guilt. Reach out to Nate at nathana@patch.com with questions about this column. 


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