Palmer Township Police report multiple vehicle break-in attempts and ask for help identifying suspects
PALMER TWP., Pa – Palmer Township Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after a rash of thefts and attempted thefts. Police received 16 incident reports for thefts inside vehicles this past week, and additional reports for unsuccessful attempts to enter locked vehicles. In all cases the vehicles entered had no signs of forced entry, indicating those vehicles had been left unlocked.
The incidents occurred during overnight hours, and police believe they were related and committed by the same individuals attempting to enter vehicles. Similar crimes have occurred in Wilson borough, according to police. Police say a stolen bicycle and vehicle were also reported and believed to be related to the rash of thefts.
On Wednesday, a Palmer Township Officer initiated a traffic stop of the related stolen vehicle. As a result, 5 unidentified occupants fled from the stolen vehicle and the scene. The Palmer Township Police are seeking the Public’s assistance in identifying these individuals.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dave Lembach of the Palmer Township Police Department: Email: [email protected][1] Office: (610) 253-5844 extension:1209
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