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Crimes of the Weeks 2012

 

If you have any information relative to the below listed incident or suspects or any other crimes or criminals, 

please call the Crime Alert Berks County Tip Line at

1-877-373-9913 or E-Mail: alertberks@aol.com

 


Week Beginning:

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Offense:

*** ARMED ROBBERY ***

Suspect:

Unknown 3 Suspects

Date/Time:

Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 9:45pm.

Location:

Crossroads Family Restaurant, 4643 Pottsville Pike, within Muhlenberg Township.

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

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Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department is investigating a “take over” style robbery that occurred at the Crossroads Family Restaurant, 4643 Pottsville Pike, within Muhlenberg Township. The robbery happened on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 9:45pm. The three armed suspects, who concealed their faces with masks, robbed the restaurant but did not injure anyone during the robbery.

Call the Crime Alert Berks County tip line at

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $5,000.00!

   

Week Beginning:

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Offense:

*** THEFT FROM VEHICLE ***

Suspect:

Date/Time:

January 11th, 2012 between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

Location:

Muhlenberg High School

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

Purse - Gift Cards

Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Twp Police Dept is investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred at the Muhlenberg High School on January 11th, 2012 between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.  The actor broke out the car window to steal a purse that contained gift cards. One of the gift cards was used the following day, at Super Shoes, by the actor. The actor is depicted by store surveillance video.

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $5,000.00!

   

Week Beginning:

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Offense:

*** HOME INVASION - ROBBERY ***

Suspect:

#1- black male, early 20’s, about 5’ 6” tall, short hair and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans

#2- black male, about 5’ 9” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a hood with eye cut outs

#3- black male, about 5’ 9” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a hood with eye cut outs

Date/Time:

Friday, January 27th, 2012 at about 11:30pm.

Location:

600 block of Leininger Avenue, within Cumru Township.

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

Jewelry and electronics

Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating a home invasion style robbery. The robbery occurred on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at about 11:30pm. This home invasion robbery happened in the 600 block of Leininger Avenue, within Cumru Township. Three black males enter a residence and threatened a home resident with a gun, then tied up the resident. The three black males are described above.  The actors took jewelry and electronics from the residence.

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $5,000.00!

   

Week Beginning:

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Offense:

*** BURGLARY ***

Suspect:

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Date/Time:

December 21st, 2011 sometime between noon and 8:00 PM.

Location:

2500 block of Wilson Street, within Bern Township.

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

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Synopsis:

The Bern Twp. Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on December 21st, 2011 sometime between noon and 8:00 PM. The burglary happened at a residence in the 2500 block of Wilson Street, within Bern Township. Tools were taken from a shed and Cash and credit cards were taken from a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. One of the stolen credit cards was used at the West Reading Diner, by the actors depicted in the photos.  

Call the Crime Alert Berks County tip line at

1-877-373-9913 or e-mail your tip to alertberks@aol.com

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $5,000.00!

   

Week Beginning:

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Offense:

*** ATTEMPTED ASSAULT ***

Suspect:

Unknown    

Date/Time:

Tuesday January 10, 2012 at about 6:10pm

Location:

High Blvd and Norton Avenue within Cumru Township.

Victim:

16 year old Governor Mifflin student

Items Taken/Damage:

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Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating at attempted assault, where a gunshot was fire at a juvenile victim. The assault occurred on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at about 6:10pm.  The location of the assault was High Blvd and Norton Avenue within Cumru Township. A 16 year old Governor Mifflin student was walking home after school activities when the victim saw a group of individuals, all of who were dressed in dark clothing and hooded sweatshirts and their faces covered.  One of the individuals, approached the victim, and displayed a gun that was tucked in his waistband. When the individual started to pull the gun from his waistband, the victim ran. As the victim was running away, the victim heard what was believed to be a gunshot. No one was injured in this incident.

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Week Beginning:

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Offense:

*** ARMED ROBBERY ***

Suspect:

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Date/Time:

Monday, January 9th, 2011 at about 6:30 pm.

Location:

Econo Lodge, 387 West Ben Franklin Highway, in Amity Township.

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

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Synopsis:

The Amity Township Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Econo Lodge, 387 West Ben Franklin Highway, in Amity Township. The robbery occurred on Monday, January 9th, 2011 at about 6:30 pm. A black male, described as being about 5’ 8” tall, with a medium build, had entered the motel wearing a dark gray hoodie, which partially covering his face. The actor displayed and pointed a gun at the motel clerk. The actor demanded money and left with an undetermined amount of cash. After taking the cash the actor ran out of the motel and drove away in what is believed to be a silver or beige Chrysler Concorde sedan with rear passenger door damage.  The vehicle was seen leaving traveling westbound on Rt. 422.    

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Week Beginning:

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Offense:

*** SERVICE STATION BURGLARIES ***

Suspect:

Unknown

Date/Time:

Between November 16, 2011 to December 3, 2012

Location:

See Locations below

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

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Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police is investigating a series of garage burglaries that have occurred during the past few weeks.  The burglaries occurred when the actor(s) forced entry into the buildings. Inspection stickers and electronics were taken were taken in the burglaries.  The first burglary was on November 16, 2011 at about 10:00pm at Dulin’s Tire Service 3151 Pottsville Pike. Forced entry was gained into the building and inspection stickers were taken.  The second burglary was on December 1, 2011 at about 1:00am at  Advance Motors 2800 N. 5th St. Highway. Forced entry was gained into the building and a laptop was taken.  The Third burglary was on December 3, 2011 at about 3:30am at Autopro Service and Tire Center, 4299 N. 5th St. Highway. Forced entry was gained into the building and inspection stickers were taken.

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Week Beginning:

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Offense:

*** THEFTS OF METAL ***

Suspect:

         

Date/Time:

between December 10th and December 21st, 2011

Location:

Barco Industries, 1020 McArthur Road and Worley’s Exxon, 2943 Bernville Road

Victim:

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Items Taken/Damage:

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Synopsis:

The Bern Township Police Department is investigating thefts of metal from Barco Industries, 1020 McArthur Road and Worley’s Exxon, 2943 Bernville Road that have taken place between December 10th and December 21st, 2011, during the day and evening hours. One of the actors operates an old model Chevrolet pick-up truck, blue in color with a white or light gray primer colored cargo bed side panels and a blue trail gate . The second actor is operating a newer Dodge 4 x 4 club cab pick-up truck, that may be two-tone.

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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $5,000.00!

 

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