Jenkintown Police Briefs: March 1, 2019

Jenkintown Police

An unauthorized use of a debit card and a disturbance brought on by a little too much to drink.

  • Access device fraud:  2-27-19 at 10:24am: A resident in the 400 block of Leedom Street reported unauthorized use of his TD Bank card.  Purchases in excess of $500 was transacted. Bank security and detective unit investigating. 
  • Public drunkeness and disorderly conduct:  2-27-19 at 12:43pm:  Samantha McKnight, 37, of the 2600 block of West Moreland road, Willow Grove was charged as a result of causing a disturbance at the Outback Steak house 610 York Road.  

With regards to the first item, this report at CNBC advises to think twice about using debit cards to make purchases.

Here’s why you should think twice before using your debit card from CNBC.