Crime & Safety
South Whitehall Police Blotter
The following information was supplied by the South Whitehall Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
According to South Whitehall Police, the following occurred in the township from July 13 to July 20:
Thefts
--Theft reported at 2:16 p.m. on July 13 at Dorney Park; cell phone taken.
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--Theft reported at 11:00 a.m. on July 14 on the 3400 block of Highland Street; wallet and prescription medication taken from vehicle.
--Theft reported at 8:03 p.m. on July 14 at Trexler Park Manor; $450 and a wallet taken from two rooms.
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--Thefts reported on July 16 between 6:33 p.m. and 10:26 p.m. at Dorney Park; four iPhones, three iPods, $230, and a MacBook laptop taken from three vehicles.
--Theft reported at 6:57 p.m. on July 17 at Dorney Park; book bag containing two cell phones and car keys taken.
--Theft reported at 1:13 p.m. on July 19 at Dorney Park; book bag containing a debit card and wallet taken.
--Theft reported at 2:40 a.m. on July 19 on the 1400 block of North 21st Street; license plate taken from vehicle.
--Theft reported at 9:20 a.m. on July 19 on the 1200 block of North 27th Street; purse taken from vehicle.
--Theft reported at 10:29 p.m. on July 19 at Dorney Park; cell phone and wallet taken.
Accidents
--One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident at 8:41 p.m. on July 14 at the intersection of Blue Barn and Snowdrift; one vehicle towed.
--One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident at 9:25 p.m. on July 17 on the 2800 block of Mauch Chunk; one vehicle towed.
Criminal Mischief
--Criminal mischief reported at 1:21 p.m. on July 14 at Legacy Planning, 3440 Hamilton; juveniles leaving trash and smoking.
--Criminal mischief reported at 7:31 p.m. on July 14 on the 2400 block of Lapp Road; two windows broken and door kicked in at building.
--Criminal mischief reported at 8:35 a.m. on July 19 at Parkland High School; nurse's office damaged.