Law enforcement officials in Upper Darby are seeking help from the public to locate four individuals who, they claim, deceived a homeowner in an effort to steal valuable jewelry.
According to police, four women “believed to be transient [and] of Eastern European descent” are sought after stealing jewelry from a home in the Kirklyn section of Upper Darby Township.
While officials did not immediately respond when contacted with questions of when the incident happened or a more precise location of there the incident allegedly occurred, they said that they are concerned that the group could be targeting elderly victims.
🚨 PUBLIC ALERT: BURGLARY INVESTIGATION 🚨
The Upper Darby Police are investigating a burglary in the Kirklyn section of the township. Four adult females used a distraction tactic to steal jewelry from a home. pic.twitter.com/3YocAEz74D
— Upper Darby Police (@UDPolice) January 28, 2025
According to police, the women are believed to have approached a homeowner with a false purchase offer as a distraction tactic while one of the individuals “acted as a lookout” and a fourth entered the home and stole jewelry.
Police officials warned residents to be alert and be aware that all solicitors in Upper Darby must obtain a permit and display ID.
Upper Darby police are asking anyone who may recognize these individuals to call them at 610-734-7693 or call 9-1-1 if you notice anything suspicious.