A teenage boy from Falls Township’s Morrisville section has been arrested for what police are calling an “extensive vandalism spree” that spanned two townships, according to law enforcement.
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The 15-year-old boy was was arrested recently by Falls Township and Lower Makefield Township police, authorities said Tuesday morning.
“Over the course of three days, Monday, June 20, through Wednesday, June 23, the male punctured 23 tires from 18 different vehicles, knocked two mailboxes off their posts, and removed 3 vehicle sideview mirrors, resulting in a total of approximately $5,000 worth of damage,” Falls Township authorities said.
The damage happened in Falls Township and Lower Makefield Township, in the area of the border between the two towns, police said.
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“The affected vehicles and mailboxes involved the streets of Penns Grant Drive, Allendale Road, Valley Road, Gainsway Road, Springdale Terrace, Ramsey Road, Daleville Drive, Countess Drive and South Crescent Boulevard,” police said.
Residents on those roads have been asked by investigators to check home security camera footage during the late evening and early morning hours from Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 23.
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The teen is facing juvenile charges of criminal mischief, loitering and prowling at nighttime, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Anyone having footage or additional information has been asked to contact Officer Ryan Murphy at 215-949-9100 ext. 342 or r.murphy@fallstwppd.com.
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