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Jonathan Crouthamel, 26, of Quakertown, was hired as a manager at the Dunkin’ located at 103 Baringer Avenue in Silverdale at the Perkasie line, according to Hilltown Township police. On Friday, Sept. 27, he allegedly stole $1,524.48 in cash and a company laptop valued at $626.38, store owner Michael Bahm told investigators.
Bahm provided police with an internal report and CCTV footage showing Crouthamel taking the items, the affidavit says. The footage allegedly shows Crouthamel entering the office with a brown money box containing $1,524.48. About four minutes later, he is seen placing the money box into a plastic Dunkin' Donuts bag, then adding the laptop to the same bag before leaving the store, authorities said.
Crouthamel failed to show up for his scheduled shift the next day, according to Bahm, who told police he contacted him on Sept. 28. Crouthamel reportedly claimed his mother had died and promised to return the stolen items in a few days. Bahm was unable to reach him afterward, police said.
Crouthamel was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and charged with felony theft by unlawful taking and felony receiving stolen property, police said. He was released on $20,000 unsecured bail, court records show.
He has a criminal record for drug-related offenses and driving under the influence of drugs court records show.
His preliminary arraignment was held before Magisterial District Judge Regina Armitage on Nov. 20 at 11:15 a.m. A preliminary hearing scheduled for Nov. 26 at 1:00 p.m. was continued and is now set for Jan. 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., also before Judge Armitage.
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