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CRIMES OF THE WEEKS
PREVIOUSLY FEATURED - YEAR 2008
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(Please scroll down to view all 2006 previously featured Crimes of The Weeks)
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, December 28, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
1.) Thin build, medium height, wearing a green Halloween mask, black zipper style hooded sweatshirt with light colored lettering on the front, and black sweatpants. Subject pointed a black handgun at victims. 2.) Similar height and build, wearing black sweatshirt, dark pants, and black ski mask, also carrying a black handgun. |
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Date/Time: |
November 23rd, 2008 at about 8:30 PM |
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Location: |
Garage behind 720 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
The Boyertown Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred in a garage behind 720 E. Philadelphia Avenue in the Borough on November 23rd, 2008 at about 8:30 PM. Three victims were in the garage and answered a knock at the door. Two subjects with handguns drawn and wearing masks forced their way in, pointed their guns at the victims, and demanded cash. An altercation occurred and one of the victims was struck in the face with one of the actors’ guns. Actors obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled on foot. One victim was later treated at Pottstown Hospital ER for facial injuries. Police believe these victims were specifically targeted, that this was not a random act, and that there is not an increased threat to the public at large.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, December 21, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
1.) Thin build, medium height, wearing a green Halloween mask, black zipper style hooded sweatshirt with light colored lettering on the front, and black sweatpants. Subject pointed a black handgun at victims. 2.) Similar height and build, wearing black sweatshirt, dark pants, and black ski mask, also carrying a black handgun. |
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Date/Time: |
November 23rd, 2008 at about 8:30 PM |
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Location: |
Garage behind 720 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
The Boyertown Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred in a garage behind 720 E. Philadelphia Avenue in the Borough on November 23rd, 2008 at about 8:30 PM. Three victims were in the garage and answered a knock at the door. Two subjects with handguns drawn and wearing masks forced their way in, pointed their guns at the victims, and demanded cash. An altercation occurred and one of the victims was struck in the face with one of the actors’ guns. Actors obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled on foot. One victim was later treated at Pottstown Hospital ER for facial injuries. Police believe these victims were specifically targeted, that this was not a random act, and that there is not an increased threat to the public at large.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
BLACK MALE 5’8”, 185 POUNDS, DRESSED IN A BLACK JACKET, BLACK MASK AND BLACK GLOVES |
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Date/Time: |
December 11, 2008 at 8:45 PM |
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Location: |
Power & Gas Mini Market, 150 Main Street, Strausstown Borough |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
AT APPROXIMATELY 8:45 PM, AS THE OWNERS CLOSED THE MINI MARKET FOR THE DAY, THEY WALKED ACROSS THE STORE PARKING LOT TO THEIR VEHICLE. UPON GETTING TO THEIR VEHICLE, A POSSIBLY BLACK MALE 5’8”, 185 POUNDS, DRESSED IN A BLACK JACKET, BLACK MASK AND BLACK GLOVES CAME FROM THE AREA OF THE MAIN STREET/EAST AVENUE INTERSECTION, DISPLAYED A SMALL BLACK HAND GUN AND POINTED IT THE VICTIMS STATING GIVE ME ALL THE MONEY. THE VICTIMS TURNED OVER CASH AND THE ACTOR THEN FLED SOUTH ON EAST AVE TO WHERE A VEHICLE, DARK IN COLOR WAS WAITING AT EAST AVENUE AND CLEVELAND STREET. THE VEHICLE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE HEADED TO ROUTE #183.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** VANDALISM *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Between Wednesday, October 29th at 11:00 PM to Thursday, October 30th at 3:00 AM. |
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Location: |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
On Thursday, October 30, 2008 at approximately 3:10 AM the Spring Township Police Department was notified by a resident in the 400 block of Dorchester Avenue that the tires to his vehicle had been slashed. The Spring Township Police Department observed numerous vehicles in the Lincoln Park area of the Township with their tires slashed. The Spring Township Police Department and the Cumru Township Police Department have approximately 200 victims with the majority of the victims having all four tires slashed on their vehicles. The victims’ vehicles were parked along the streets or in their driveways at the time of the vandalisms. It is believed the vandalisms occurred between Wednesday, October 29th at 11:00 PM to Thursday, October 30th at 3:00 AM.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, November 23, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** WANTED PERSON *** |
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Suspect: |
Tyler Jason Minggia 122 W. Oley St., Reading, PA 19601, DOB: 08/04/83 |
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Date/Time: |
June 14, 2007 |
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Location: |
Mohrsville, PA |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
Tyler Minggia is wanted for a Robbery and Rape that occurred in Mohrsville, PA (Centre Twp) on 06/14/07. A warrant of arrest for MINGGIA has been issued for his involvement in this crime.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, November 23, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** WANTED PERSON *** |
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Suspect: |
James Steven Weitzel, White Male Age 45 APPREHENDED! |
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Date/Time: |
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Location: |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
PA. State Police and numerous other law enforcement agencies are seeking James Steven WEITZEL, W/H-M, age 45, known to frequent Reading, Pottsville, and other locations (Schuylkill County, Berks County, and Dauphin County). There are numerous warrants on WEITZEL, including for Drug Offenses, Felony Theft, and Bad Checks.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, November 16, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY - ARSON *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
October 18, 2008 at about 2:15 AM |
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Location: |
341 South 8th St., Reading City |
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Victim: |
Fana Grocery Store |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Cash taken and building damaged by fire. |
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Synopsis: |
Unknown person(s) forcibly entered through a rear window. Once inside, pulled out cash register door and stole $30.00. Actor(s) started fire inside store prior to fleeing.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BANK ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
Light skinned white or Hispanic male, approx. 5’10, 180 pounds, blue eyes, short hair, medium build. Clean shaved. Subject was wearing a navy blue/black hooded jacket with a white liner under the hood. Florescent green T-Shirt, blue jeans, and a Phillies Cap with P logo in front, maroon in color, possible Retro 80’s look. |
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Date/Time: |
November 01, 2008 at 11:50 AM |
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Location: |
Sovereign Bank Kings Plaza, Oley Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
On the above date and time a light skin Hispanic or white male entered the Sovereign Bank located at Kings Plaza in Oley Township. The subject held up a note to the teller asking for money. The subject fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash. The subject was last seen running east towards Main St. The subject may have gotten into a newer model, black, Lincoln Continental type vehicle. The vehicle has chrome rims and tinted windows. Possibly has a small white sticker on the top left windshield.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** HIT & RUN *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
October 18, 2008 at about 10:00 PM |
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Location: |
Boyertown Halloween Parade, in the 500 Block of Birch Alley |
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Victim: |
8 year old boy |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
The Boyertown Police Department is investigating a hit & run accident which occurred Saturday 10/18/08 at about 2200 hours in which an 8 year old boy's foot was run over by a car and seriously broken. This occurred after the Boyertown Halloween Parade, in the 500 Block of Birch Alley. The child fell in the alley, and the vehicle came by and ran over the child's foot, causing the injury. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, but is believed to have known the incident occurred. The vehicle was described as a light colored four door car with a male driver, no further information available at this time. The child required hospitalization and surgery due to the substantial injuries to his foot.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BANK ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
Male, 5’8” to 5’10” tall, 150 to 180 pounds, medium build, brown short hair, with brown eyes. The male suspect was wearing a black zip front hooded sweatshirt, black skater style pants, no socks, white high top sneakers, and blue gray knit cap. |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 1147 hours |
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Location: |
Fulton Bank at 2677 Shillington Road in Spring Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
On
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 1147 hours, a white or light skin Hispanic
male entered the Fulton Bank at 2677 Shillington Road in Spring Township. The
male suspect did not display a weapon during the robbery. He is described
as being, 5’8” to 5’10” tall, 150 to 180 pounds, medium build,
brown short hair, with brown eyes. The male suspect was wearing a black
zip front hooded sweatshirt, black skater style pants, no socks, white
high top sneakers, and blue gray knit cap. It
is unknown at this time if a vehicle was used in this robbery.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** CRIMINAL MISCHIEF *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
October 17, 2008, at about 0345 hrs |
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Location: |
Cambridge Ave. Area |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
On October 17, 2008,
at about
0345 hrs unknown actors shot out approximately 12 vehicle windows with a
BB gun type device. One of the victims reported that she was woken
by loud noise. When she looked out the window she saw a couple of
males near a vehicle. Witness stated that they sped off in a green
vehicle. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** STRONG ARM ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
(Click on photo above to see full sized view) |
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Date/Time: |
Sunday September 14, 2008, at 0727 hours |
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Location: |
Wendy’s Restaurant 4820 Penn Avenue |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
On Sunday September 14, 2008,
at 0727 hours, South Heidelberg Township Police Department was dispatched
to the Wendy’s Restaurant 4820 Penn Avenue, for a robbery in progress. The Victim, a Wendy’s Restaurant employee, stated that sometime between 0700 and 0720 hours he was outside in the rear of the restaurant when he was approached by two (2) Hispanic male subjects, both subjects were approximately 5'10" tall, early to mid 20's. One of the subjects had braided hair and the other had an "Afro" style hair and that both subjects were wearing bandanas mask over their face. The subject with the braided hair asked the Victim if he had any money? When he replied; "No" the Victim stated the subjects became "pushy." So, he pulled out his wallet and held it in his hand. The subject with the braided hair then grabbed the wallet out of the Victims hand and both subjects then fled down the embankment towards Penn Avenue. The Victim did not see if the actors entered a vehicle, nor did he see what direction they went after running over the embankment. An investigation revealed that the actors along with a third male subject had been in the Redners Warehouse Market (near the Wendy’s) just prior to the robbery. A Redner’s employee, stated that she observed the subjects leave the store and got into a silver in color Volkswagen Jetta four (4) door sedan. The employee said that the operator of the of vehicle appeared to be a white male in his early to mid 20's with short brown hair (crew cut). If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** THEFT *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Between Tuesday night, September 23 and Wednesday morning, September 24. |
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Location: |
National Centre for Padre Pio, Barto Road, Washington Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
Someone
removed an 8 foot, 1,200 pound statue of a winged angel from a
pedestal. The bronze statue is valued at $60,000 but would be worth
only about $2,400 if sold as scrap.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ROBBERY - ASSAULT *** |
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Suspect: |
Hispanic males |
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Date/Time: |
August 11, 2008, at about 2:15 AM |
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Location: |
9th and Franklin Sts |
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Victim: |
56 year old Reading resident |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
Victim
had left an area bar and was confronted by a group of males. These males
assaulted and robbed the victim. Victim sustained life threatening
internal injuries.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BANK ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
(Click on above images for full sized view) The suspects were described as one white male and two black males. The white male is approximately 6’2’’ with a very large build. He was wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt and white pants with a single strip down the leg. He had on dark colored shoes and had a camo colored bandana covering his face. The first black male is approximately 5’6’’ with a stocky build. He was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt. He had on light colored shoes and had a bandana although it was NOT covering his face (see photographs). The second black male is approximately 6’ with a large build. He too was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and had a bandana covering his face. All three males had their hoods pulled up over their heads. |
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Date/Time: |
September 6, 2008 at 1148 hours |
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Location: |
Fleetwood Bank located at 3 South Main Street in the Borough of Lyons |
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Victim: |
Fleetwood Bank |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
See Below |
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Synopsis: |
On September 6, 2008 at 1148
hours, officers from the Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Department were
dispatched for an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Fleetwood
Bank located at 3 South Main Street in the Borough of Lyons, Berks County.
According to witnesses, three males entered the bank displaying
hand guns and ordered the tellers to the ground.
The males then jumped over the counter and took an undisclosed
amount of money from the teller stations.
The actors then fled the scene in a white Honda Accord.
This vehicle was located, abandoned, a short time later in Maxatawny
Township. It was discovered
that this vehicle had been reported stolen.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** THEFT OF COPPER WIRE *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Between 07-08-08 and 07-11-08 |
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Location: |
Met Ed Sub Station Poplar Neck Road Cumru Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
See Below |
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Synopsis: |
Sometime between 8:00 PM on
07-08-08 and 10:15 AM on 07-11-08 unknown persons entered the fenced in
area around the Met Ed Substation on Poplar Neck Road in Cumru
Township and cut numerous pieces of heavy gauge copper ground wire which
had been attached to the electric transmission towers. The plant is
located on Poplar Neck Road at Rt. 422 . The Thun
Trail is directly adjacent to the Met Ed property.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, July 16 and Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
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Location: |
60 Stephanie Court, Exeter Township |
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Victim: |
Randall Gross residence |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
See Below |
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Synopsis: |
The
Exeter Township Police Department is investigating a residential burglary,
that had occurred at the Randall Gross residence, 60 Stephanie Court,
Exeter Township. The burglary was committed between Wednesday, July 16th
and Sunday, July 20th, 2008. Electronics and jewelry were taken
in the burglary. Along with the items taken the actor(s) caused damage to
the home in excess of $150,000.00. No signs of forced entry were found
during the investigation.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARIES *** |
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Suspect: |
** Suspect vehicle/ persons: a
white Chrysler mini van with a dark stripe on the sides that was occupied
by a white male and a black male. This vehicle was seen at the Burglaries
on 07/28/08. |
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Date/Time: |
July 28 to August 7, 2008 |
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Location: |
Alsace Township Residences |
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Victim: |
Undisclosed |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
See Below |
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Synopsis: |
The PA State Police is Investigating several day-time residential burglaries which are occurring in Alsace Township. Suspect vehicle/ persons: a white Chrysler mini van with a dark stripe on the sides that was occupied by a white male and a black male. This vehicle was seen at the Burglaries on 07/28/08. See Below information. 08/05/08 - 08/07/08: 62 Skyline Dr. Alsace Twp., Berks Co. Entry through rear sliding door. Stolen Items: 40” Sony LCD TV, Collectible coins and US Currency 2225 Mcknights Gap Rd., Alsace Twp., Berks Co. Entry through kitchen window. Unknown what was stolen at this point. 106 Basket Rd., Alsace Twp., Berks Co. Entry by kicked in rear door. Sliding door also breached (pry mark) Nothing taken .08/04/08: 108 Heckman Rd., Alsace Twp., Berks Co. Forced entry through front door. Nothing stolen .07/28/08: 155 Antietam Rd., Alsace Twp. Entry through a window. Items taken: 37 inch TV & a computer180 Basket Rd. Alsace Twp. Entry through a window. Items taken: DVR for Direct TV, Hunting bow, DVD’S and US Currency
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, August 17, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ASSAULT *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown - Two Suspects |
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Date/Time: |
August 7, 2008 at about 8:30 PM |
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Location: |
Bern Township - Blue Marsh Trail |
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Victim: |
Undisclosed |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Cash |
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Synopsis: |
On
August 7, 2008 Bern Township Police received a call relative to an Assault
and Robbery that occurred on the New Trail at Blue Marsh Lake. The
assault occurred around 8:30 PM on the trail. The victim was walking
the trail and he was hit in the head and when he was down he was kicked by
the suspects. He gave them his money and they took off north on the
trail. There were two suspects. Unknown race. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** THEFT FROM VEHICLE *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM |
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Location: |
Cracker Barrel, 21 Industrial Drive, Tilden Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Unit |
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Synopsis: |
Tilden Township Police took a report on August 4, 2008 from an employee of Cracker Barrel, 21 Industrial Drive in the township. She reported that on August 3, 2008, while she was inside working between 0800 and 2100 hours, her vehicle, which was parked on the business lot, was broken into and her Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Unit, was removed. Additionally, her purse was removed. This incident is similar to a report to a previous incident on April 27, 2008, where customers at the same Cracker Barrel had their vehicle broken into the same way while they were inside eating during the day from 1545 to 1645 hours. Their Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS unit, unknown serial, was removed as well. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, August 3, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Between July 23, 2008 @ 1530 and July 24, 2008 @ 0700 |
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Location: |
Tulpehocken School District Admin Center (old Tulpehocken Twp School) 27 Rehrersburg Road, Tulpehocken Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
15 rolls - Single or braided strand copper electric wire with various color coatings (red, green, blue, white, black, etc.) used for conduit runs. Value is $300.00 per roll for a loss of $4500.00. |
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Synopsis: |
Unknown actor(s) forced entry into the school building through a rear door that was boarded up with plywood. (This building is under reconstruction.) Once inside they broke into other cabinets and removed the copper wire. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ATTEMPTED MURDER - ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
See Below |
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Date/Time: |
July 23, 2008 at about 9:20 PM |
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Location: |
Mancino’s Pizza in Mt. Aetna, Tulpehocken Township |
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Victim: |
Victim #1- Gennaro PALUMBO (Owner, Mancino’s Pizza) Victim #2-Victor QUIROA, 46 of Mt. Aetna (Mancino’s Employee) Victim #3- Jose Luis MORALES, 27 of Mt. Aetna (Mancino’s Employee) Victim #4-Louis E. LUCIBELLO, 48 of Fair Lawn, NJ (Mancino’s Patron)—LUCIBELLO was shot in the back and is currently listed in serious condition at Hershey Medical Center |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
On 07/23/08 at approximately 2120hrs, three dark skinned or black, hispanic males entered Mancino’s Pizza in Mt. Aetna. One male was armed with a shotgun and another with a handgun. The male with the shotgun and the un-armed male approached QUIROA and told him to give them the money. MORALES was also behind the counter and was told to close his eyes and keep still. The male armed with the handgun stood by near the door. LUCIBELLO was seated just inside the door and, when he attempted to move from his seat, the male armed with a handgun shot LUCIBELLO in the back. The suspects were able to take the cash register drawer containing approximately $900 in cash. All three suspects fled south on Lancaster Ave. (SR501), on foot. Witnesses report seeing the suspects getting into a dark colored sedan. The sedan then fled southbound on Lancaster Ave. (SR501). LUCIBELLO was transported to the hospital where he is being listed in serious condition.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY / ATTEMPTED THEFT *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
July 6, 2008 between 12:00 PM and 2:15 PM |
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Location: |
258 High Boulevard in Ridge, Park, Cumru Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
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Synopsis: |
Sometime between 12:00 PM and 2:15 PM, unknown persons broke out the side window on the residence and gained entry. The dresser in the master bedroom was rummaged through. Unknown what if anything is missing at this time.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
 (Click on thumbnails for full size view) |
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Date/Time: |
June 21, 2008, 9:54 pm AND 10:55 pm |
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Location: |
Turkey Hill Markets on Hampden Blvd. and Kutztown Rd. |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
See Below |
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Synopsis: |
The Muhlenberg Twp. Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred approx. 1 hour apart. The first robbery took place at the Turkey Hill Market on Hampden Blvd. A black male entered the store wearing a black hooded sweatshirt pulled tight around his face. The suspect was also wearing blue jeans. The suspect brandished a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded cash and Newport Cigarettes. The suspect was described as approx. 25 to 35 years of age, with a mustache and goatee approx. 5’8” to 5’10” tall and approx. 170 lbs. He fled the store on foot with an unknown amount of cash and a trash bag full of Newport Cigarettes. The second robbery took place at the Turkey Hill Market on Kutztown Rd. at Madison Avenue in Hyde Park. A black male entered the store wearing a black hooded sweatshirt pulled tight around his face. He was also wearing blue jeans. He demanded cash and Newport Cigarettes. He was also described similarly to the above suspect. He also fled the store on foot with cash and two bags full of Newport Cigarettes. He was followed by a witness and was seen getting into a car in the Hyde Park area. The car was described as a small red car. A review if the video tape by the police indicates that the same suspect committed both above listed armed robberies. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, July 6, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
June 21, 2008, at about 5:45 PM. |
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Location: |
180 Candy Road Residence, Mohnton |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Undisclosed |
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Synopsis: |
The Cumru Twp. Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at 180 Candy Road, Mohnton, Cumru Township on June 21st at about 5:45 PM. Unknown suspect/s entered the home and ransacked it. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BANK ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
(Click on image for full size view) White male approx. 5’10” to 6’ tall wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt, black pants and black boots. He appeared to have a black shirt or veil over his head and he was also wearing sunglasses. |
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Date/Time: |
June 23, 2008, at about 2:07 PM. |
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Location: |
Fleetwood Bank, 4445 Kutztown Road, Muhlenberg Township |
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Victim: |
Fleetwood Bank |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Undisclosed |
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Synopsis: |
The Muhlenberg Twp. Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Fleetwood Bank located at 4445 Kutztown Rd. in Temple, PA. The suspect entered the bank and demanded money from the three bank tellers working behind the counter. He was described as follows: White male approx. 5’10” to 6’ tall wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt, black pants and black boots. He appeared to have a black shirt or veil over his head and he was also wearing sunglasses. The suspect was observed removing the head covering when exiting the bank revealing a shaved head. He was last seen running north bound through the alleyway in the rear of the bank towards Hay Rd. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, June 22, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Sometime between June 11 and June 15, 2008 |
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Location: |
Wynnewood Apartments, 855 Park Road North and 900 Block of Franklin Street. |
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Victim: |
Multiple |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Several Lap-Top Computers and game systems. |
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Synopsis: |
The
Wyomissing Police Department is investigating several burglaries in which
lap top computers and game systems were stolen from residences. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, June 15, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** THEFT *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Sometime between 6/5/08 @ 7:00 PM and 6/6/08 @ 7:00 AM |
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Location: |
Old Route #22., 1/2 mile east of the village of Bethel |
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Victim: |
Ritchie Logging & Sawmill |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
Between 6/5 and 6/6, unknown actor(s) entered company property and removed a total of about 200 gallons of diesel fuel from 2 trucks belonging to the business. The value of the theft is +/-$1000.00. The actor(s) apparently siphoned the fuel from unsecured tanks on the vehicles. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, June 8, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BANK ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
White Male, approx. 6' tall in
his early 20's. Possibly had blue eyes and reddish colored
hair. Wearing a dark hooded shirt with dark pants and a red bandana
with a white design.
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Date/Time: |
June 4, 2008 at about 2:05 PM |
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Location: |
4445 Kutztown Road, Temple PA |
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Victim: |
Fleetwood Bank |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
The Muhlenberg Twp. PD is investigating a Bank Robbery that occurred on this date June 4, 2008 at approx. 1405 hrs. at the Fleetwood Bank 4445 Kutztown Rd. in Temple, PA. A white male approx. 6’ tall in his early 20’s possibly with blue eyes and reddish colored hair entered the bank. He was wearing a dark (possibly blue) hooded shirt with dark pants and a red bandana with a white design. He was last seen heading on foot to the rear of the bank heading north towards Hay Rd. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, June 1, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** SHOOTING *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
September 15, 2007, 2:33 AM |
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Location: |
1400 Block of Perkiomen Avenue |
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Victim: |
Carlos Ruiz and Hugo Sanchez |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
Victims had left the A-Plus at 17th & Perkiomen and were driving west on Perkiomen Avenue when unknown suspect fired shots into their car striking both males. Both sustained life threatening injuries. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, May 25, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
A medium skinned black or Hispanic male, approx. 6’ tall weighing approx. 180 lbs approx. in his 30’s, he was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up and possibly a light yellow shirt underneath. He also had a mustache and goatee with additional facial hair growth.
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Date/Time: |
May 20, 2008, at about 2:58 PM |
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Location: |
Frank Gill Insurance 2727 N. 5th St. Highway |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
The Muhlenberg Twp. Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Frank Gill Insurance Agency on the above date and time. A medium skinned black or Hispanic male entered the agency and displayed a large silver colored handgun with black grips. The suspect demanded money from the two agency clerks and fled on foot after getting an undetermined amount of money. The suspect was approx. 6’ tall weighing approx. 180 lbs and he was in his 30’s, he was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up and possibly a light yellow shirt underneath. He had a mustache and goatee with additional facial hair growth. The suspect was last seen running down the alley south bound towards Madison Avenue.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARSON - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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Location: |
Caernarvon Township |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
On Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 07:40 hours the Caernarvon Township Police Department responded to the Mountaineer Development section of the Township for a report of criminal mischief to a mailbox in the unit block of Mountaineer Blvd. The responding Officer learned that unknown suspect (‘s) had placed what appeared to be a “homemade” explosive device in the mailbox. The device which was made out of a plastic soda bottle which had liquid and tin foil in it. When the substances were mixed it caused and explosion damaging the mailbox. The Officer then checked and found an additional fourteen mailboxes damaged in the same manner on Mountaineer Blvd., Settlers Trail, Trappers Run and Rock Ridge Road’s. At 11:29 hours the police responded to another damaged mailbox in the 4600 block of N. Twin Valley Road which had been damaged in the same manner. Another mailbox was found to be damaged after police responded at 4:03 P.M. to the unit block of Hunters Hill Drive in the Highcroft Development for another damaged mailbox. The victim in this case told the investigating Officer that he had heard explosion on Saturday night between 9 and 10 P.M.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
The suspect was described as a black male, 5'3” to 5’ 8”, thin build, mustache, wearing a black ski mask and baggy dark sweatshirt. |
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Date/Time: |
April 22, 2008, 9:00 PM |
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Location: |
Econo Lodge, 635 Spring Street, Wyomissing Borough |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
On
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at approximately 9:00 PM,
a hotel clerk at the Econo Lodge 635
Spring Street Wyomissing was approached by a dark skinned male wearing a
ski mask and demanding money. The
subject retrieved cash from the register and fled the hotel.
The suspect was described as a black male, 5'3” to 5’ 8”,
thin build, mustache, wearing a black ski mask and baggy dark sweatshirt.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, May 4, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARSON - BARN FIRES *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
November 2007 - February 2008 |
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Location: |
Marion Township Barns |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
The Tulpehocken Township Police, in cooperation with the PA State Police, is asking for assistance with any information related to several suspicious barn fires in the Marion Township area over the past few months. (Tulpehocken Twp PD provides coverage for Marion Twp). Marion Township fire fighters, with the assistance of numerous fire companies in Berks and Lebanon Counties, were called to a barn fire on November 14, 2007 at 2:00 AM along School Road. The barn was a total loss. A volunteer fire fighter was injured while helping to extinguish this fire. Companies were again called to a barn fire along Winterville Road at 12:30 AM on February 11, 2008. This fire not only destroyed the barn, but also resulted in the deaths of many of the dairy cows in the barn. Numerous fire companies suffered damaged fire apparatus and other equipment because of the extreme cold weather that morning. Then on February 19, 2008, Tulpehocken Police were called to a farm along Route #419 in Marion Township as the farmer discovered what appeared to be an attempt to ignite hay and straw in the barn. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, April 27, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown dark skinned male, 5’8” to 5’10” tall, medium to heavy build, wearing a black hoodie, dark ski mask, and dark jeans. |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday April 16th, 2008 at approximately 0408 hours A.M. |
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Location: |
Sunoco A-Plus 1547 Lancaster Ave in Cumru Township |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Undisclosed Amount of Cash |
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Synopsis: |
The
Cumru Township Police Department is investigating a robbery of the Sunoco
A-Plus, located at 1547 Lancaster Ave. The Actor entered the Sunoco A-Plus
at approximately 0408 hours in the morning and approached the store clerk.
The Actor was carrying an electronic stun gun and activated the stun gun
as he approached the clerk. The Actor demanded money and the Sunoco store
clerk gave the Actor money from the cash register. The Actor fled the
store and headed east toward Reading City.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BANK ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
1 male suspect. The male was wearing a dark colored, hooded jacket, light colored jeans, black shoes. He was also wearing tan gloves and a black full face ski mask. |
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Date/Time: |
Friday, April 11, 2008, 7:45 PM |
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Location: |
Berkshire Bank, 1 Hearthstone Court, Exeter Township |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Undisclosed Amount of Cash |
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Synopsis: |
On
the above date and time a male entered the Exeter branch of Berkshire Bank
on 1 Hearthstone Drive and displayed a black handgun. The male jumped over
the teller counter and demanded money. Employees gave the male money from
the teller drawers before he fled. The male was wearing a dark colored,
hooded jacket, light colored jeans, black shoes. He was also wearing tan
gloves and a black full face ski mask. Witnesses described him as having a
medium to large build and a deep voice.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** COMMERCIAL BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown Actor(s) |
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Date/Time: |
Thursday evening April 3, at about 6:00 PM and Friday morning April 4, at about 7 AM |
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Location: |
Concrete Safety Systems, Route 22, Bethel Township |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
See Below |
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Synopsis: |
Sometime
overnight between Thursday evening April 3, at about 6:00 PM and Friday
morning April 4, at about 7 AM unknown actor(s) gained entrance through an
unlocked garage door and entered a storage and utility building on the
grounds of the aforementioned industrial facility near Airport Road.
Actor(s) proceeded to remove about eighty five hundred dollars worth of
manufacturing equipment including three hydraulic lift motors, a crane
lift chain assembly, a hydraulic motor break assembly, a concrete lift
universal assembly, a large metal empty cable spool, numerous separate
metal link pieces, and several sections of metal link chain which was
presumably loaded into some type of vehicle and then hauled away.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, April 6, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** Stabbing *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown Suspects |
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Date/Time: |
Sunday March 30, 2008 at 0200 hours |
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Location: |
Silo Lounge, Bern Township |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
On
Sunday March 30, 2008 at 0200 hours, the Bern Township Police responded to
a fight at the Silo. The investigating officers learned that Two males had
been stabbed. Both were taken to Reading hospital. We are asking anyone
who may have seen the stabbings or has information on the incident to
contact Crime Alert.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
Friday March 7, 2008 between 0700-1700 hours |
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Location: |
1144 Belmont Avenue, Wyomissing Borough |
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Victim: |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Numerous Firearms |
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Synopsis: |
On Friday March 7, 2008
between 0700-1700 hours unknown person(s) entered a residence and removed
various electronic equipment, jewelry, guitars, and guitar cases.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, March 9, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** HOMICIDE - SHOOTING *** |
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Suspect: |
2 males observed running from scene. 1) black hoodie, 5'6", thin build, baggy pants 2) grey hoodie, 5'8", Black jeans |
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Date/Time: |
March 2, 2008 at about 11:18 PM |
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Location: |
12th & Muhlenberg Sts. Reading |
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Victim: |
Devon Lonon |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Numerous Firearms |
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Synopsis: |
Victim
was walking when confronted by two suspects. One suspect shot the victim
in the face two times. Victim deceased upon police arrival. Unknown if
robbery.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, March 2, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
September 7 - 14, 2008 |
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Location: |
1100 Block Fairview Avenue, Wyomissing |
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Victim: |
Resident |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Numerous Firearms |
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Synopsis: |
Unknown
persons entered the residence and removed numerous firearms, some of which
were older style guns.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BOMB THREATS *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
January 25, 30 and February 20, 2008 |
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Location: |
Governor Mifflin Senior High School, Shillington, PA |
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Victim: |
Governor Mifflin Residents |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
The
Shillington Police Department is investigating three bomb threats at the
Governor Mifflin Senior High School which occurred on January 25th,
January 30th and February 20, 2008.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, February 17, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** BURGLARY *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
1/13/08, 2/1/08, and 2/4/08 from Midnight through early morning hours. |
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Location: |
Residences in the following areas of Cumru Township: 100 block of Montrose Blvd in Montrose Manor, 1st block of Pine Tree Ct in Flying Hills (twice), 300 and 400 blocks of Marshall Dr in Mifflin Park. |
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Victim: |
5 residences in the locations listed above. |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Purses, cell phones, wallets, etc. |
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Synopsis: |
The
Cumru Township Police Dept. is currently investigating 5 burglaries that
occurred during the overnight hours on the dates and at the locations
referenced above.
The Actor(s)
entered 2 of the residences via unlocked doors and 3 of the residences by
force, while the residents were home asleep. Specifically, in 2
incidents a large rock or cement block was thrown through a rear glass
door to gain entry. The
Actor(s) took items easily observed from outside the residence and then
gained entry to take those items. Such as; purses, cell phones,
wallets, etc.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, February 10, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARSON *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown |
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Date/Time: |
February 1st, 2008 at about 10:00 PM |
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Location: |
1803 Butter Lane – Richard B. Delp Townhouses, Exeter Township |
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Victim: |
The Berks County Housing Authority |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
Exterior, roof, and one of the apartments of the Town homes |
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Synopsis: |
Residents
were moving bedding from their home in anticipation of getting a new bed
room set. The Tennant set a
mattress and box spring outside their townhouse and leaned them up against
the side of the home. Approximately
ten minutes after putting the mattress and box spring outside, unknown
persons set fire to the mattress and box spring.
The resulting fire caused approximately $ 100,000.00 damage to the
complex. Police are seeking
any information that may lead to the actor(s) that started the fire.
If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, February 3, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** ARMED ROBBERY *** |
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Suspect: |
No.1. Hispanic male, thin, 5'5", 20's wore a mask - No.2. Hispanic male, coat covering face |
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Date/Time: |
January 29, 2008 at about 12:21 AM |
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Location: |
356 South Fourth Street |
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Victim: |
Silver Dollar Hotel |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
$4000 cash and a cellular
phone and Rossi handgun |
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Synopsis: |
The owner was closing bar
when two suspects entered and pointed a gun at him. Suspects grabbed a
money bag from his hand and his cellular phone and a gun he had in his
waistband and fled. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** THEFT *** |
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Suspect: |
Unknown Persons |
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Date/Time: |
Between December 16 and 31, 2007 |
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Location: |
1 Granite Pointe Drive, Wyomissing Borough |
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Victim: |
--- |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
2006 Caterpillar Front End Skid Loader |
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Synopsis: |
The Wyomissing Police Department is investigating a theft of a Caterpillar Front End Loader from the property located at 1 Granite Pointe Drive. Unknown persons entered the property sometime between December 16th and 31, 2007 and took the 2006 yellow and black skid loader valued at approximately $30,000. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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Week Beginning: |
Sunday, January 6, 2008 |
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Offense: |
*** HOMICIDE *** |
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Suspect: |
Hispanic male, 5'5", short hair white t-shirt |
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Date/Time: |
10-14-2007, 0422 AM |
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Location: |
400 block Buttonwood St., Reading |
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Victim: |
Joel Rodriguez-Rodriguez |
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Items Taken/Damage: |
--- |
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Synopsis: |
The victim had just walked out of Sonny's Woodward Bar at 4th & Woodward and was walking on the parking lot at which time the suspect approached from behind and fired multiple shots at the victim which struck victim several times causing his death. If you know anything about this incident, please call Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 |
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