Temperance House’s Iconic Sign Returned After Friday Night Theft

NEWTOWN, PA — Soon after a indicator for The Temperance House was stolen Friday night, the historic inn been given a idea from a shopper and the signal was returned undamaged Tuesday morning.

The Temperance Home shared information of the theft on Sunday, indicating protection camera footage confirmed a guy in a long-sleeved white t-shirt “and his buddy” eradicating the sign from the rear of the building. The theft happened just right after 1 a.m., in accordance to the inn.

The Temperance Property is a Newtown institution, recognized in 1772 and found at 5 S Condition St. Several group members shared messages of sympathy when the sign was stolen.

And the neighborhood also came through to assistance.

A representative for The Temperance House told Patch that, about 30 minutes following the inn shared that a police report had been submitted, a consumer referred to as to say they realized who’d stolen the sign. The client stated the indicator would be returned shortly — and guaranteed sufficient, on Tuesday morning it was remaining on the residence, wrapped in black plastic.

“I’m positive it would’ve created a excellent basement decoration for an individual, but we are quite joyful to have it back!” a representative for The Temperance Dwelling said.

The inn had been distinct that there would be no queries requested if the signal was returned, crafting, “We all make mistakes.”