DNA assists with identifying car theft suspect
Tierre D. Wilson, 21, has been identified as a suspect by Lower Southampton Police for multiple car thefts over the past three years.
On Aug. 23, 2021, Lower Southampton Police responded to the area of Bustleton Pike and Franklin Avenue, Feasterville, for the report of a one-vehicle crash. A silver 2005 GMC Envoy with heavy front-end damage was found located in the parking lot of Langel Auto Tags unoccupied. The vehicle was found to be entered as stolen out of Philadelphia after it was taken during a burglary. The vehicle was processed for forensic evidence.
On March 17, 2023, Lower Southampton Police responded to a residence on Windswept Drive, Feasterville, for the report of a vehicle theft that occurred sometime overnight. The vehicle owner reported their 1998 gold in color Toyota Sienna, which was parked in the driveway, was stolen.
The same day, other residents in that neighborhood, Pinehill Road, Bridle Path Lane and Woodland Road, reported their parked vehicles were entered with some items taken. During these investigations, home video was provided and it was determined that the same individual was captured on video as being involved.
On March 25, 2024, the vehicle from Windswept Drive was recovered in Philadelphia after it was abandoned along a Philadelphia street. Detectives went to the recovery location and processed the vehicle for forensic evidence. The recovered evidence was sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab for forensic analysis and was returned with a suspect identification.
Wilson was identified through the DNA evidence left behind in each vehicle. Lower Southampton Police have issued an arrest warrant for Wilson, who is currently incarcerated in the Somerset State Correctional Facility. Arrangements will be made for him to return to Bucks County to be arraigned on the following charges: Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Unauthorized Use of an automobile, Criminal Mischief and Accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property.
CVS retail theft
On July 25, a man entered the CVS in Feasterville and concealed assorted skin care products in a reusable carry bag. The value of the product was reported as $1,142. He then passed all points of sale and exited the store on foot without paying for the items. If you know his identity, call Lower Southampton Police at 215-357-1234 or submit a tip online at bucks.crimewatchpa.com/lowersouthamptontwppd/.
Key fob theft
Lower Southampton Police took a report of the theft of a vehicle key fob from a local auto body shop along Brownsville Road. The suspect was captured on their video surveillance system. The incident occurred at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 8. The man was hanging out in front of the business waiting for the SEPTA bus prior to and after the theft, and was questioning employees about where Levittown Road is. Contact Lower Southampton Police with any information.
