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The Hatboro Police Department has its eye on a new troublemaker in town—only this one doesn’t drive a getaway car or pick locks. Its name is Mugwort, and it’s a leafy green outlaw causing havoc across the Borough.
According to the department, Mugwort has been spotted spreading through local parks and other Borough-owned properties, earning a reputation as an invasive species that refuses to play by the rules. Officers describe the culprit as fast-growing, aggressive toward native plants, disruptive to the ecosystem, and known to trigger allergic reactions in unsuspecting residents.
In response, the Borough of Hatboro and the Hatboro Environmental Advisory Council have teamed up to launch an educational campaign encouraging residents and business owners to report sightings of this botanical bandit. “We’re asking the community to help us track down Mugwort,” a police spokesperson said. “If you see it on Borough property, don’t confront it—just call Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.”
Once a sighting is reported, Public Works personnel will “investigate the scene” during their scheduled park maintenance. If Mugwort is confirmed, the offending plant will be removed swiftly, restoring order to the natural balance.
The police department urges residents to remain vigilant. “Mugwort may look innocent,” the department joked, “but don’t be fooled—it’s a repeat offender with a long rap sheet of ecosystem crimes.”
For now, Hatboro’s finest are counting on sharp-eyed residents to help bring this green intruder under control. After all, it takes a whole community to stop a criminal—even one with roots.
