Crime & Safety

Burglaries Under Investigation, Police Say

South Whitehall Township Police Department is investigating a recent spate of burglaries at homes and businesses.

South Whitehall Township Police are investigating recently reported burglaries at homes and businesses.

Burglary—Big Boy's Hydraulics, 2089 Route 309, reported a burglary Tuesday; cash taken, police said.

Burglary—Jaflo Inc., 2013 Route 309, reported a burglary Tuesday; cash taken, police said.

Burglary—West End Sales and Service, 2746 Walbert Ave., reported a burglary Tuesday, police said.

Burglary—Residence in 3300 block of Trexler Boulevard, reported Sept. 27, police said.

Burglary—Primo Cafe, 1600 block of Pond Road, reported a burglary Sept. 27; cash taken, police said.

Burglary—Residence in 1900 block of Mylinda Lane reported a burglary Sept. 23; costume jewelry taken, police said.

Burglary—Kuss Bros., 670 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., reported a burglary Sept. 20; damage to building, nothing taken, police said.

Burglary—Haines Exxon, 1530 Mauch Chunk Road, reported a burglary Sept. 20; damage to building, nothing taken, police said.

Burglary—Building in 3600 block of Lincoln Avenue, reported Sept. 18, police said.

Burglary—Dunkin Donuts reported a burglary Sept. 15, police said.

Burglary—Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 4203 W. Tilghman St., reported forced entry burglary Sept. 14 at night, police said.

Burglary—Econo Lodge Conference Center, 1151 Bulldog Drive, reported a burglary Sept. 14; money taken from room, police said.

A crime watch leader spoke out at last week's township commissioners meeting, telling police to do more to alert the public about the break-ins.  Police make the daily police log available and also post crime statistics on the township website.


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