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$690 Stolen From Purse, Police Say

South Whitehall Police said the money was taken from Tilghman Medical Center and purses were stolen from vehicles at Planet Fitness and LA Fitness.

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Township Police Department. Theft from Vehicle—Planet Fitness reported Saturday that two vehicles were broken into, police said. Theft—Tilghman Medical Center reported Thursday that $690 was stolen from a purse, police said. Theft—Bennett Infiniti reported Monday that an inspection sticker was taken, police said. Theft from Vehicle—LA Fitness reported Friday that a purse was stolen from a vehicle, police said. Theft—LA Fitness reported Friday that a purse was stolen, police said. Theft—LA Fitness reported April 2 that an iPhone was stolen from a locker room, police said.

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Purse Thefts Reported, Police Say

Purses were reported taken from P. J. Whelihan's and a home, according to South Whitehall Police.

  Retail Theft—Sim's Market reported a man was seen removing merchandise from a black vehicle on March 27, police said. Theft—A purse and its contents were reported stolen March 27 from P.J. Whelihan's, police said. Theft—$120 was reported stolen March 27 from Parkland High School, police said. Retail Theft—CVS reported a woman was seen taking small items from the store March 26, police said. Theft—A purse was reported stolen March 24 from a home in the 1400 block of N. 25th Street, police said. The South Whitehall Township Police Department provided the information.

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Fishermen Cited for Lighting Campfire, Police Say

No fish tale: No campfires allowed while fishing, South Whitehall Police say.

Some fishermen who wanted to keep warm by a campfire or maybe cook their catch on the first day of trout fishing season last Saturday in Covered Bridge Park were cited with violating a township ordinance, according to South Whitehall police. The fishermen, who were in the 2400 block of Wehr Mill Road, apparently violated an ordinance that prohibits campfires while fishing, according to police.  

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China Cups, Air Rifle Pellets and Jewelry Stolen, Police Say

Four fine China cups were among items reported stolen in South Whitehall, police say.

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Township Police Department. Theft: Jewelry reported stolen from a residence March 29 in the 2300 block of W. Columbia Street, police said. Retail Theft: Jamal Tahir Elder, 26, of Allentown, was arrested and charged Saturday with taking two televisions from Target, 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., police said. Theft: Four fine China cups were reported stolen Friday from a residence in the 900 block of Tennyson Drive, police said. Theft: Air rifle pellets were reported stolen Friday from a residence in the 4200 block of Dorney Park Road, police said.

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Street Signs, Laptop and Engagement Ring Stolen, Police Say

Streets signs were stolen from the 2400 block of Highland Street, South Whitehall police said.

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Township Police Department. Theft—Street signs were reported stolen Friday from the 2400 block of Highland Street, police said. Theft—Jewelry was reported stolen Friday from a residence in the 1700 block of Brandywine Road, police said. Theft—A laptop computer was reported stolen Wednesday from Parkland High School, police said. Theft—An iPhone was reported stolen Saturday from LA Fitness, police said. Theft—A cell phone was reported stolen Saturday from Bounce U, police said. Theft—An engagement ring was reported stolen March 15 from LA Fitness, police said. Theft—A cellphone was reported stolen March 12 from Parkland High School, police said.      

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Checks Forged and Baby Formula Stolen, Police Say

Embassy Bank reported it received bad checks, according to South Whitehall Police.

The following information was provide by South Whitehall Township Police. Forgery—Embassy Bank reported it received bad checks March 12, police said. Criminal Mischief—A convertible top in the 300 block of Haines Mill Road was reported damaged March 11, police said. Criminal Mischief—A windshield on a vehicle in the 1500 block of N. 19th Street was reported damaged March 10, police said. Retail Theft—Baby formula at Weis supermarket was reported stolen March 9, police said. Theft from Vehicle—Gaming system and games were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 2400 block of Route 309 on March 9, police said. Attempted Theft of Vehicle—A van parked in the 2300 block of Route 309 was reported to have been entered and turned around in the …

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Wallet, iPhone Reported Stolen, Police Say

A wallet, iPhone and unauthorized charges on a debit card were among the items stolen recently in South Whitehall, police said.

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Township Police Department. Theft—Wallet reported taken March 5 from Aetna, 1515 Pond Road, police said. Theft—iPhone reported taken March 1 from Parkland High School, police said. Theft—Unauthorized charges on a debit card were reported by a resident in the 500 block of Chelsea Lane, police said.

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Man Made a Fuss After Drug Screening, Police Say

An Allentown man was cited for disorderly conduct when he caused a disturbance at Lehigh Valley Pain Management, police said.

An Allentown man was cited for disorderly conduct when he caused a disturbance at Lehigh Valley Pain Management, according to South Whitehall Township Police. Bruce Cody, 50, was cited after he was not pleased with test results on a drug screen, police said

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Counterfeit $100 Bill Used at Wine and Spirits Shop, Police Say

A propane tank, iPhone, copper wire and semi-automatic pistol were among items reported taken in South Whitehall Township, according to police.

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Township Police Department. Counterfeiting---The Wine and Spirits Shop at Cedar Crest Plaza reported on Feb. 15 a counterfeit $100 bill was used at the store, police said. Theft----A propane tank was reported missing from a grill on Feb. 17 at a residence in the 4000 block of Midland Road, police said. Attempted Theft---A resident in the 700 block of N. Marshall Street reported Feb. 16 that someone entered his or her vehicle but nothing was taken, police said. Theft---An iPhone was reported taken Feb. 15 from Parkland High School, police said. Theft---Copper wire was reported missing Feb. 15 from a residence in the 5000 block of Chapmans Road, police said. Theft---Bennett …

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