Suspicious Persons
All residents are reminded that anyone going door to door soliciting business must have a permit from the police department which will contain their photograph. During the process of attaining this permit police check the background of the solicitor and will deny the permit for convictions of serious crimes.
Residents are asked to call 911 for persons soliciting door to door.
Presently there are not any permits issued for 2012. The only exemption is for religious organizations and non-profit organizations who are NOT soliciting for donations.
Residents are urged to use caution when interacting with door to door sales people. Although there are legitimate sales persons who use this method, many times a criminal element uses this rouse to distract homeowners to commit crime or provide sub-standard services for financial gain. The elderly are specifically targeted during these scams.
CRIME ALERT
Recently residents in the fourth ward experienced several vehicle break-ins in the overnight hours. In all the cases either the vehicles were left unlocked or unsecure in some manner. During these incidents there was no forced entry into any vehicles. At this time there are no suspects developed in this crime. The Clifton Heights Police Department requests anyone with information about these incidents to contact our office at 610-623-3242.
In all of these cases the victims stored personal information, loose change, electronics and financial information in the vehicle that were the target of the thefts. The police department reminds everyone to routinely secure your vehicle and do not store valuable items or personal information in the passenger compartment of your vehicle. We also ask that ANY suspicious activity such as unusual noise, suspicious looking people, or activity you believe is a crime in commission is reported to 911 immediately. You can always remain anonymous, although the police would prefer that you assist us with the subsequent follow up investigation.
Officer Kevin Schieler – Badge # 4433
Page of Special Recognition
On Friday, February 18, 2011, Clifton Heights Police Officer Kevin Schieler conducted a car stop as a result of suspicious activity called in by an alert resident. During the course of this car stop, events occurred resulting in extremely severe injuries to Kevin. Read More.