Whitemarsh Police arrested a man, and issued an arrest warrant for a second man, following a string of stolen vehicles in the Fort Washington section of the township.
Working in conjunction with the Ambler and Upper Dublin police departments — which have had similar cases — police arrested Michael Morales-Wood, 19, of Valley Brook Drive, Ambler on Sept. 6. While executing a search warrant of Morales-Wood’s residence, police said they located one of the stolen vehicles and items from several thefts from vehicles. Upper Dublin Police also had an arrest warrant out for Morales-Wood on similar charges.
The investigation led to a second suspect and co-conspirator, police said. Whitemarsh and Upper Dublin police departments issued an arrest warrant for Daniel Elijah Hawkins, 20, of Francis Avenue, Ambler.
According to police reports, recent vehicles stolen were:
Hawkins also has a criminal history, including a July arrest in Upper Dublin on burglary and conspiracy charges, according to court documents.
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