Man accused of unlawfully towing vehicles, coercing payment from owners in Bucks County

Updated 1 hour ago
FALLS TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- The Falls Township Police Department is investigating reports of theft and coerced payment after people allegedly have their vehicles unlawfully towed in Bucks County.

The unlawful towing happened over the last several months at the Planet Fitness and throughout the Pennsbury Plaza Shopping Center, Morrisville, according to police.



Police said they believe there may be more victims who have not yet been identified.

Officials say anyone who has had their vehicle towed by Corey Goldstein, or any associate, who claimed they were with TDI Towing, Sterling Towing, or any other company is asked to contact the assigned investigator, Office Stephanie Metterle, at (215) 302-3311, or via email at s.metterle@fallstwppd.com.



Goldstein is facing charges for allegedly unlawfully towing vehicles and charging people $200 to $250 to get their vehicles back. Investigators believe Goldstein had help from an accomplice.

Police said they found one person's vehicle on the side of the road, not far away from the scene. In another instance, a driver picked up their car in a Rita's parking lot in Philadelphia.

"They just take them to random places and make you get an Uber there, and then you pay them cash on the spot," said Office Metterle.

Falls Township police began their investigation with two reports and have since gotten 11 more from Philadelphia to Hamilton, New Jersey, to Bucks County. They're asking any other victims to come forward.

Police say Goldstein and this company were involved in the prosecution of an $8.1 million catalytic converter theft ring in 2023.
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