Crime & Safety
Burglary, Thefts Reported in South Whitehall
South Whitehall Township police reported a burglary and several thefts during the period of May 18-24.
South Whitehall Township Police reported these incidents between May 18-24. Arrests do not indicated convictions.
Burglary
A man was accused of breaking into a home on Walbert Avenue in South Whitehall, according to township police.
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Horace Kieffer, 32, of an unknown address, was charged with burglary for allegedly entering the Walbert Avenue home and taking items about 2:14 a.m. on May 20, police said.
Thefts
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-- Reported 8:15 p.m. May 19 from Dorney Park; someone stole a purse and three cell phones.
-- Reported 12:50 p.m. May 23 from Parkland High School; an iPhone was taken.
-- Reported 7:03 a.m. May 24 from the 1900 block of Fairmont Street; a Sony radio taken.
Theft from vehicles
-- Reported 6:30 a.m. May 24 from the 2000 block of Woodlawn Street; sub woofers, an amplifier and gym bag stolen from a vehicle.
-- Reported 8:13 a.m. May 24 from the 1200 block of Bulwer Street; a car radio taken.
-- Reported 9:14 a.m. May 24 at the 1900 block of Fairmont Street; a GPS, $40 cash and purse stolen.
-- Reported 10:49 a.m. May 20 at LA Fitness at 1515 Mauch Chunk Road; a vehicle window smashed and purse stolen.