The following was provided courtesy of the Newtown Township Police Department.

Newtown Township & Wrightstown Township

July 21

Attempted Theft

At approximately 4 p.m., a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a fraud. An unknown person gained access to his home computer and attempted to transfer $10,000 out of his bank account. The transfer was terminated once the bank was notified, and there was no monetary loss.

July 24

Fraud

A Newtown Township resident contacted police at approximately 9:45 a.m. to report fraudulent purchases from their bank account. The bank investigated the matter and did not hold the resident responsible for the purchases.

July 25

Fraud

A Newtown Township resident contacted police at approximately 8:45 a.m. to report a fraud. The resident explained that he received a contract and bill for a cell phone account and a purchase that he did not make. The cell phone company is investigating the matter.

Fraud

Police were dispatched to Mid Penn Bank in Newtown Township at 4:45 p.m. for the report of a fraud attempt. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

July 27

Fraud

A Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters around 8:30 a.m. to report a fraud involving extortion on Instagram. The total value of loss was $2,000, and the investigation is ongoing at this time.