Crime & Safety
South Whitehall Police Blotter
The following information about reported crimes was supplied by the South Whitehall Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
According to South Whitehall police, the following incidents occurred in the township from May 23 to June 1:
Thefts
-- Theft reported on June 1 at 7:50 a.m., at Parkland High School; cell phone taken.
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-- Theft from vehicle reported June 1 at 7:47 a.m., in 1000 block of Patricia Drive; about $30 worth of fuel taken.
-- Theft from vehicle reported June 1, at Dorney Park; cell phone and two credit cards taken.
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-- Theft reported May 31, at 11:05 p.m., in the 4200 block of Dorney Park Road; cell phone and money taken.
-- Theft reported on May 31, at Dorney Park; cell phone taken.
-- Theft reported on May 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Parkland High School; Rolex watch taken.
--Theft reported on May 26, at 4:31 p.m. at Mango's, 3750 Hamilton Blvd.; undisclosed amount of money taken.
-- Theft reported on May 26 at 1 p.m. at Parkland High School; iPod stolen.
Criminal Mischief
-- Criminal mischief reported on May 31 at 12:56 p.m., at Parkland High School football stadium; concession stand and door damaged.
-- Criminal mischief reported May 31, at 9 a.m. in the 2800 block of Mauch Chunk Road; graffiti sprayed on side of building.
-- Criminal mischief reported on May 29 at 5:38 p.m., at Harbor Freight; vehicle keyed.
Accident
-- One person reported injued in two-vehicle crash on May 27, at 7:13 a.m., at ramp for Route 309 and Tilghman west; one vehicle towed from the scene.
Burglaries
-- Burglary reported May 25, at 10:15 p.m., in the 1800 block of Mauch Chuck Road; jewelry and U.S. coins taken.
-- Burglary reported on May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the 400 block of S. Terrace Drive; undisclosed amount of cash, jewelry and guns taken.
Other
- Male reported being raped at 1:12 a.m. in a parking lot in the 1400 block of W. Fairmont Street; investigation continuing.
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