Featured Crimes

Crime of the Week – 11/20/24

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, November 18, 6:18pm
Location: 3337 Kutztown Road, Laureldale
Victim: Hershey Harvest Store
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Laureldale Borough Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:18pm at the Hershey Harvest Store located at 3337 Kutztown Rd. The Hersey Harvest Store is located at the intersection of Kutztown Road and Elizabeth Ave. in Laureldale Borough.

The male suspect entered the front door and went to the counter where the cash register is located. The suspect in the attached photos stood at the register counting change in his hand. The suspect asked the clerk for a dime for the pennies he had. The clerk opened the register, and this is when the actor attempted to take money from the register. The clerk and suspect fought for the register. The clerk gave up the struggle over the register when she thought the suspect had a gun in his hand. The suspect took a small amount of money from the register and fled out the front door that he came in. He immediately turned right out of the door and fled across the parking lot crossing over Elizabeth Ave. and ran down the alley between Kutztown Road and Fairfield St. The black n95 type mask he was wearing was recovered in the alley.

Male actor was described as a white male, approx. 5’10’ with a beer belly, dark pants, blue hoodie with white paint stains spots on the front, possibly wearing black sneakers and was wearing a black n95 type mask. The male looks like he could be in his late 50’s to 60’s.

LPD confirmed that the male subject was on foot prior to the robbery and came from the Temple area on Kutztown Road heading towards Reading. Security videos showed the male walked on the even side of Kutztown Road from the area of Margaritta’s Restaurant 3600 block of Kutztown Road. Continued walking on Kutztown Rd crossing over Bellevue Ave. and eventually walked in front of the LPD police department to Elizabeth Ave. The suspect stopped at the intersection of Kutztown Rd and Elizabeth where he crossed over Kutztown Rd. to the other side of the street. He walked up Elizabeth Ave to the area of Fairfield St and turned around to walk back down to Kutztown Rd. The subject then crossed over Elizabeth Ave where he walked towards the front door of Hershey Harvest and committed the Robbery.

After committing the robbery, he ran back towards Temple down the alley off Elizabeth Ave. between Kutztown Rd and Fairfield St. We are not sure where he went from there, but we are still attempting to look at security videos from residents in the area.

We are thinking that this male could be from the Muhlenberg/Temple area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Laureldale Borough Police at 610-929-8816 or 610-655-4911

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Crime of the Week – 11/7/24

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Crime Details

Offense: Attempted theft of ATM
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: November 2, 2024 @ 2:20 am
Location: 1121 Memorial Highway in Dunkin Donuts parking lot
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Police Department is investigating an attempted theft of an ATM. On November 2, 2024, at approximately 2:20 am, officers responded to a communication alarm at 1121 Memorial Hwy in the Dunkin Donuts parking lot. Upon arrival officers discovered a running front loader in the middle of the parking lot and a brick building heavily damaged containing an Truist ATM machine. The front-end loader was stolen from Gotwals Mulch and Stone. As of this writing, there are no known suspects or witnesses.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Central Berks Regional Police at 610-779-1100

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Crime of the Week – 10/25/24

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Offense: Visa Gift Card Cash Scam
Suspect: multiple
Time/Date: 7/14 & 7/15/24
Location: WalMart, Hamburg, PA
Victim: WalMart
Items Taken: defrauded gift card purchases
Synopsis:

The Tilden Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached subject involved in a nation wide scam that involved the “Visa Gift Card Cash Scam.” The scam involves defrauding the merchant monies being placed on a gift card purchase. The Walmart in Tilden Township, 1800 Tilden Ridge Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526, was hit on 7/14/2024 and 7/15/2024. The four (4) suspects in the attached photos have not yet been identified.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Tilden Twp. Police Detective Cataldi at 610-562-9001

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Crime of the Week – 9/13/2024

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Offense: Commercial Burglary
Suspect: TWo males
Time/Date: Monday, September 9th in the morning
Location: Iland Pizza, Rt 422 Limekiln Road
Victim: Island Pizza
Items Taken: Safe
Synopsis:

The Amity Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached two individuals. Amity Township Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary at Island Pizza, Rt. 422 and Limekiln Road, that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, September 9, 2024. The suspects forced entry into the building and carried away a safe from the office to a vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Amity Township Police, Det. DiMaria 610-953-0024.

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Crime of the Week – 9/12/2024

Crime Details

Offense: Shooting
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: August 29, 2024
Location: Fieldcrest Court, Fleetwood
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

Public Assistance Requested in Red Hatchback Shooting Incident

Fleetwood, PA – Authorities are seeking the public’s help following a recent shooting incident involving a red (or dark color) hatchback vehicle. On August 29, 2024, officers responded to a report of multiple gunshots fired into a residence at Fieldcrest Court. The suspect vehicle, described as a small possibly red hatchback with loud exhaust, has been linked to the incident.

According to the investigation, several projectiles and fragments were found both inside and outside the front door, walls, and kitchen of the targeted home. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence on Fieldcrest captured a possibly red vehicle stopping at the mailbox of target house on Fieldcrest Court just before the shots were fired.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

Or Contact:

Criminal Investigator Keith W. Merkel #039
Phone: 610-944-7011
Email: [email protected]
Reference Case Number: 83-24-05290

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Crime of the Week – 9/11/2024

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: August 20 - 22, 2024
Location: Boyertown
Victim: 86 year old woman
Items Taken: Wedding band and engagement ring
Synopsis:

The Eastern Berks Regional Police are asking for assistance with a theft investigation. The Eastern Berks Regional PD took a theft report from the family of an eighty-six-year-old woman in an assisted living facility in the borough of Boyertown. On August 22, 2024, a family member noticed the woman’s wedding band and engagement ring were missing from her finger. It’s believed the theft occurred between August 20- Aug 22, 2024. Facility management has been fully cooperative working with police and their investigation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the whereabouts of the ring is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or you can contact the Eastern Berks Regional Police, CI Barry Koch, at 610-369-3050.

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Crime of the Week – 8/28/2024

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Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: August 21, 2024 @ 8:33pm
Location: Jakes Laundry Carsonia Ave, Reading 19606
Victim: Jakes Laundry
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Regional Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the attached individual involved in a burglary incident. On August 21, 2024 at 8:33pm the Jakes Laundry (Laundromat) located at 747 Carsonia Ave. Reading PA 19606 was broken into by the depicted individual.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Central Berks Regional Police at 610-779-1100 Det. Linderman

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Crime of the Week – 8/15/2024

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: August 10th, 2024
Location: Target Exeter
Victim: Target
Items Taken: $200 in merchandise
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured individual. The subject and another male (who has been identified) were involved in a theft from the Target Store on Perkiomen Ave. in Exeter Township on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Over $200 worth of merchandise was stolen. The subject left the lot in a Black in Color Chevrolet Malibu.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Twp. Police directly at 610-779-1490 and reference case #25-24-11828.

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Crime of the Week – 7/31/2024

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Offense: Shooting
Suspect: two males
Time/Date: 7/9/24 @ 1842 hours
Location: 2400 block of Kutztwon Road
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two subjects involved in a shooting incident. The incident occurred in the 2400 block of Kutztown Rd on 7/9/24 @ 1842 hrs. The males were walking south in the block when a vehicle approached and double parked next to them. One of the males shot a nearby parked car after interacting with the driver of the double-parked vehicle which subsequently sped off.

The suspect descriptions were two black males one dressed in all black carrying a pistol and the other dressed in a black and blue warm up jacket carrying an AR style rifle. A spent .22 caliber shell casing and live round were recovered.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Muhlenberg Twp Police Det. Chris Hess at 610-929-5454.

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Crime of the Week – 7/26/2024

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 7/23 and 7/25/24
Location: Target & Giant Exeter Township
Victim: Giant & Target
Items Taken: $600 in cases of energy drinks
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached individual; the subject was involved in and incident at Target on 7/23/24 and Giant on 7/25/24 in which both incidents the subject stole multiple cases of energy drinks. The loss is over $600.00.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident(s) or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Twp Police Officer Scott at 610-655-4911 reference case #25-24-10878 & #25-24-11030.

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Crime of the Week – 6/30/24

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Offense: Fraud (multiple)
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Multiple
Location: Throughout Berks & Lancaster Counties
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Multiple fraudulent purchases
Synopsis:

The Fleetwood Borough Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual responsible for multiple acts of Fraud. The victim’s AT&T account has been compromised and the subject depicted here has been making fraudulent purchases throughout Berks and Lancaster Counties.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident(s) or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Det. Merkel at the Fleetwood Police at 610-944-7011.

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Crime of the Week – 6/28/24

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Offense: Attempted Robbery
Suspect: male(s)
Time/Date: June 27th, 2024 1849 hours
Location: Verizon 4260 Perkiomen Avenue, Exeter Township
Victim: Verizon
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an attempted robbery suspect(s). On June 27, 2024, at approximately 1849 hours, a male walked into the Verizon Store located at 4260 Perkiomen Ave in Exeter Township and attempted to force the lone employee to take him “in the back” where all the phones are kept.

The employee refused and said he was calling the police. The male fled and got into the passenger seat of a vehicle waiting outside the front doors. No weapon was displayed. The vehicle was identified as a dark colored Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with aftermarket taillights and large rear spoiler. The vehicle fled east on 422 through Amity Township. The actor was described as a B/M with dreadlocks or braids underneath his headwear.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter PD at 610-779-1490 or 610-655-4911. Det. Richard McClure

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Crime of the Week – 6/22/2024

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Offense: Felony Access Device Fraud, Identity Theft, etc...
Suspect: Jayden Jones
Time/Date: n/a
Location: n/a
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jayden Jones. Jones is wanted for 2 counts felony Access Device Fraud, Identity Theft, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, Unlawful use of a Computer and RSP.

Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Detective Cory Huntsinger at 610-678-3431

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Crime of the Week – 6/13/24

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Offense: Assault of police officer
Suspect: Lorenzo Gonzalez
Time/Date: June 8th
Location: Pagoda Area
Victim: Police Office
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

On June 8th a Reading Police Officer was assaulted in the area of the Pagoda. The pictured subject (Lorenzo Gonzalez) is a white (Hispanic) male aged 29 and is wanted by the Reading Bureau of Police. The Reading Bureau of Police is asking for the public’s assistance locating Gonzales.

Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Gonzales is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Criminal Investigator Atkins at 610-655-6290.

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Crime of the Week – 6/7/24

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: Male
Time/Date: May 29, 10pm & 11:30pm
Location: Robesonia & Wernersville
Victim: Robesonia LAundry
Items Taken: Undisclosed amount of coins
Synopsis:

The South Heidelberg Township Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured individual. On May 29, 2024 between 10pm & 11:30pm the pictured subject committed thefts from vending machines at the Robesonia Laundry (141 W Penn Ave) and the Black to White Laundry in Wernersville (300 W. Penn Ave). The subject was operating the blue in color Ford Explorer (attached) with an unknown registration. The subject stole an undisclosed amount in coins.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the South Heidelberg Police directly (Officer Baxter) at 610-670-9885.

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Crime of the Week – 5/31/24

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: multiple young females
Time/Date: Multiple
Location: CVS / Walgreens in Lancaster county
Victim: CVS / Walgreen
Items Taken: $16,000+ in product
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township PD is investigating an organized retail theft crew comprised of (3) young females operating a light-colored Toyota Sienna (see attached photos). Their M.O. is for one of the group to act as a lookout or distract employees while the other two commit the theft. They are targeting cosmetics and skin care products from pharmacies (CVS/Walgreen’s) and are suspects in at least two other incidents in Lancaster County. The approximate total loss is at least $16,000 between the incidents.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Cumru Twp., Det. Kelly at (610) 777-9595.

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Crime of the Week – 5/27/24

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Offense: Bank Robbery
Suspect: White Male
Time/Date: 5/23/24 @ 1451 hours
Location: Truist Bank, Bally Borough
Victim: Truist Bank
Items Taken: undisclosed cash
Synopsis:

The Bally Borough Police are looking for assistance in identifying the attached subject relative to a bank robbery. On 05/23/24 at 1451 hours the pictured white male entered the Truist Bank in Bally and passed a note to a teller demanding money saying he was armed. The subject fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money and no witnesses were able to provide a vehicle description or a direction of travel. It was discovered that this same male robbed a First Commonwealth Credit Union on May 15th in Lopatcong Twp, NJ outside of Phillipsburg. He did this while wearing the exact same shirt and hat with the same MO of silently passing a note. According to Lopatcong PD he got into a black Toyota sedan (picture attached). It is not known if he has ties in the Berks area or NJ.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

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Crime of the Week – 5/10/24

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Crime Details

Offense: Tire slashing
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: May 3rd, 6pm
Location: 100 block of W. .Franklin Street, Womelsdorf
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Tires slashed
Synopsis:

The Womelsdorf Police Department is looking to identify the individual and/or the vehicle shown double-parked in the photos in regards to a tire-slashing incident which occurred Friday, May 3 at approximately 6 PM.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Womelsdorf Police at 610-589-4725 Option 4.

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Crime of the Week – 5/3/2024

Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: Two black males
Time/Date: 4/29/2024 at 10:50am
Location: Cross Keys Rd near Leesport (Bern Township)
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Bern Township Police are investigating a robbery that took place on 4/29/24 at approximately 10:50 AM. The victim was robbed at gunpoint of cash while she was traveling on Cross Keys Rd. near Leesport (Bern Twp). The suspects were described as two Black males, wearing all black and operating a 2000-2005 white Ford Crown Victoria (or similar vehicle) with heavy dark tinted windows.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Bern Twp Police directly at 610-926-2535

Case Investigator: Detective Joshua O. Santos
Case #: 54-24-2312

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Crime of the Week – 4/25/2024

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Crime Details

Offense: Retail Thefts (multiple)
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: April 4, 2024
Location: Exeter Township Giant
Victim: Giant
Items Taken: $200 in merchandise
Synopsis:

The Exeter Twp Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying two subjects who have been committing retail thefts in the area. On April 4, 2024 the two subjects took over $200 in merchandise from Giant in Exeter Township. They left the area in a black colored Chevrolet Impala with a fictitious South Carolina Temporary tag WWC0210.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Twp. Police directly at 610-779-1490.

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Crime of the Week – 4/19/2024

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Crime Details

Offense: Motor Vehicle Hit & Run
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 3/29/24 at 7:32pm
Location: Intersection of S. 3rd Avenue & Franklin Street
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating a Motor Vehicle Hit & Run Crash that occurred on Friday 3-29-2024 at approximately 7:32 PM at the intersection of South 3rd Avenue and Franklin Street. The suspect’s vehicle is an unknown make or model, silver SUV with possible damage to the passenger side rear door area. After the accident the vehicle is seen traveling northbound on South 3rd Avenue and then eastbound on Penn Avenue.

Anyone that can identify the vehicle or had any information about this incident please contact the West Reading Borough Police Department at (610) 373-0111 or to submit an anonymous tip, call anonymously to “Crime Alert Berks County” at 1 (877) 373-9913 or anonymously “Text a Tip” to “Crime Alert Berks County” by texting 847411 and starting the message with the word ALERTBERKS and then your tip.

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Crime of the Week – 3/15/2024

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: unknown male
Time/Date: March 14, 2024
Location: 4300 block of Morgantown Road, Robeson Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Cash register
Synopsis:

The Robeson Township Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the attached subject & vehicle relative to a burglary case. On March 14, 2024 the Robeson Township Police responded to a burglary that was discovered at business in the 4300 block of Morgantown Road . An unknown male subject made entry via the side entry with some sort of tool, potentially a pry bar. Upon entry, the subject attempted to open the cash register with the bar, but was unsuccessful. The subject removed the entire cash register, entered their vehicle and left the parking lot, heading north on Morgantown Road.

The vehicle is an unknown make and model, possibly red in color. We are looking to identify the make and model of the vehicle. Any assistance is appreciated.

The subject is also thought to be involved in additional burglaries/thefts in Berks and Chester Counties.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Robeson Township Police at 610-655-4911.

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Crime of the Week – 2/29/24

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: three subjects
Time/Date: 2/27 at 3:09 am
Location: Rosedale Ave in Laureldale Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Three motorcycles / dirt bikes
Synopsis:

The Laureldale Borough Police are asking for assistance with a burglary investigation; on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 0309 hours three (3) Kawasaki dirt bike motorcycles (see attached photo) were stolen from a garage located in the 3300 block of Rosedale Ave in Laureldale Borough. The entire property was fenced in, and at least one suspect climbed over the fence. A sneaker print was obtained in the mud where the subject(s) landed after climbing the fence. It is believed that the subject(s) then opened the gate from the inside to let the other suspects inside of the fence area where the garage is located. One suspect entered an unlocked window to the garage and unlocked/opened the garage door. The suspects pushed the bikes out of the garage and continued to push them down Rosedale Ave to Rails to Trails heading towards the City of Reading. There was a witness that watched three subjects pushing the motorcycles down Rosedale Ave at 0309 hours and went down the embankment to Rails to Trails. The subjects were all wearing black clothing and masks. The motorcycles are as follows:

Kawasaki 2019 KX 250 green in color
Kawasaki 2010 KLX 110 L green in color
Kawasaki 2010 KLX 110 L black in color

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Laureldale Borough Police directly at 610-929-8816 or 610-655-4911.

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Crime of the Week – 2/22/24

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: License Plate JKG1578
Time/Date: 12/13/23 at 1249
Location: Lowe's Tilden Township
Victim: Lowe's
Items Taken: $1,036 in merchandise
Synopsis:

The Tilden Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached subject. On 12/13/2023, at approximately 1249Hrs., the suspect in the attached photo stole $1,036.00 worth of merchandise from the Lowes in Tilden Township. The suspect was operating in a Blue Kia Sorento, PA registration plate number JKG1578, which came back as a dead tag previously on a 1992 Mazda. The vehicle has been seen to frequent the Reading and Wyomissing areas.

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Crime of the Week – 2/15/24

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Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: White or hispanic male, 30s-40s, medium build, close-cropped hair
Time/Date: 2/11/24 at 4:21 pm
Location: Rite-Aid Cumru Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: assaulted
Synopsis:

The Cumru Twp Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached subject relative to an assault. On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 4:21 P.M., a 54-year-old-male was assaulted by a White or Hispanic male, approximately in his 30s or 40s, average height, medium build, bald or close-cropped hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, long black shorts (ending just above the ankle), and white sneakers.

The victim arrived at Rite-Aid, 500 E. Lancaster Ave., Cumru Township, just before the suspect. Once inside the store, the suspect confronted the victim about a perceived insult. The suspect punched the victim several times in the face, knocking him to the ground, and continued to punch the victim several times in the face after he fell. The suspect fled on foot towards Shillington. The victim did not have any interaction with the suspect prior to the assault and did not know why the suspect wanted to fight him.

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Crime of the Week – 2/9/2024

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Crime Details

Offense: Bank fraud
Suspect: White male
Time/Date: 2/2/24
Location: Ephrata National Bank Morgantown, Denver, Akron, Lititz, Ephrata, New Holland
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached subject in regards to bank fraud. On February 2, 2024 the subject entered the Ephrata National Bank in Morgantown and attempted to withdraw over $3,000 from a victim’s account. The subject has committed other frauds in Denver, Akron, Lititz, Ephrata and New Holland (Lancaster County).

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Crime of the Week – 1/30/2024

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: 12/16/23 at 3:30pm
Location: Sunoco 3500 Kutztown Road, Laureldale Borough, Berks County
Victim: Sunoco Mini Mart
Items Taken: $3,500 cash
Synopsis:

The Laureldale Borough Police is asking for assistance in identifying the attached subjects. Three males entered into the Sunoco mini market, located at 3500 Kutztown Rd. Laureldale Borough, Berks County, PA. on December 16, 2023 at approx. 3:30 pm. They immediately went to the rear of the store and began to play the Skill Machines. While playing the machines, Suspect #2 used several keys to open the padlocks on the machine and removed approximately $3,500.00 in US currency while suspect #1 was the lookout. Suspect #2 placed the money into his left jacket pocket and short time later left the store.

The suspects left in a black car unknown make and model (photo attached). The vehicle was operated by a 4th male (unknown description) and they were last seen traveling north on Kutztown Rd. It is believed that the three suspects were approximately 25-35 years of age, possibly Hispanic.

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Crime of the Week – 12/22/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: Two males
Time/Date: 12/14/23 at 1606 hours
Location: 100 block of Great Bend Way, Spring Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Personal items, cash, jewelry
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying subjects involved in a burglary of a residence. On 12/14/2023 at 1606 hours the Township of Spring Police Department was dispatched for a burglary that just occurred in the 100 block of Great Bend Way. Two males wearing masks and carrying backpacks were observed running from the house and getting into a black colored SUV, possibly a Mitsubishi, unknown registration. Suspect vehicle leaves the area at approximately 1550 hours. The driver appears to be a Hispanic male with a beard. Personal items as well as cash and jewelry were taken in the burglary. Suspect vehicle photographs are attached.

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Crime of the Week – 12/8/23

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft, fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 9/6/23 at 5:30pm
Location: Lowes in Tilden Township
Victim: Lowes
Items Taken: $3,000 in merchandise
Synopsis:

The Tilden Twp Police are asking for assistance in identifying the subject involved in a theft involving the fraudulent purchases of over $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Lowes in Tilden Township. On September 6, 2023 at approximately 5:30 pm, the male in the attached photos arrived at the Lowes in a white in color 2021 Toyota Highlander bearing a NY state registration. The subject purchased the merchandise utilizing a fraudulent ID with the victim’s information on it as well as account information. The registered owner of the vehicle is not the subject depicted in the photos.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Tilden Township Police at 610-562-9001

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Crime of the Week – 11/2/23

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: 9/28/23 at 11:55am
Location: BJ's Wholesale Club, Exeter
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Wallets/purses
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police and Exeter Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the attached individuals involved in thefts of wallets/purses from Giant grocery stores. On 9/28/23 at approximately 1155 hrs. stole a wallet from a purse and used the victim’s credit card at BJ’s Wholesale Club for over $800 worth of merchandise. The actors were involved in a similar incident in Exeter Township.

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Crime of the Week – 10/22/2023

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Offense: Retail Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: October 14, 2023 at 8:08pm
Location: Lowe's
Victim: Lowe's
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Tilden Twp Police are asking for assistance in identifying the individuals involved in a retail theft from Lowes on October 14, 2023 at approximately 8:08 pm. The suspects were operating what appeared to be a blue Toyota Scion TC. There is no clear image of the license plate.

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Crime of the Week – 10/16/2023

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Offense: Robbery
Suspect: White male, 20-30, slender, blonde
Time/Date: October 8, 2023 at 1710 hours
Location: Spring Township Barnes & Noble
Victim: Barnes & Nobel
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance with a robbery case. On October 8, 2023 at 1710 hours the Township of Spring Police Department received a report of a robbery that just occurred at Barnes and Noble, 2751 Paper Mill Road. The suspect went to the customer service desk and asked for the manager. The suspect asked to the manager show him something at which time he told the manager he did not want anyone to get hurt, and to take him to the back room. The suspect showed the manager a device in his hand claiming he had a bomb, and demanded money. Cash was given to the male and he left the store in an unknown direction of travel. The suspect is described as a white male, between 20-30 years of age with a slender build, blonde colored hair, wearing a light blue colored surgical mask, tan timberland-style boots, and a gray colored hooded sweatshirt with Geryville Site Contractors logo on the back.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Det. Katzaman at the Spring Township Police at 610-678-3431

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Crime of the Week – 10/13/2023

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Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: October 10, 3:26 am
Location: 3248 Morgantown Road, Mohnton PA 19540
Victim: Turkey Hill
Items Taken: Cigarettes
Synopsis:

The Robeson Twp. Police Dept. is asking for assistance in identifying the attached subjects involved in a burglary of the Turkey Hill Market located at 3248 Morgantown Road Mohnton PA 19540. On October 10, 2023 at 3:26am the subjects smashed the front door glass gaining entry into the business and removed numerous cartons of Newport cigarettes. There were two actors in a black in color SUV.

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Crime of the Week – 10/12/2023

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Offense: Identity Theft
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: August 9, 2023
Location: Berkshire Country Club, Bern Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Credit Card
Synopsis:

The Bern Twp Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the attached subjects.

On August 9th, 2023 the victim had credit cards stolen from her vehicle while she was at the Berkshire Country Club in Bern Township. The suspects then proceeded to the Park City Mall where they attempted to make over $15,000 worth of purchases at the Apple Store. Attached are still photos of the suspects involved. Any help to ID would be appreciated.

Suspect #1 Description: White Female dressed in white shirt and black skirt
Suspect #2 Description: Elderly Hispanic male wearing a black bucket hat and glasses.
Suspect #3 Description: Male wearing an orange shirt.

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Crime of the Week – 10/6/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: October 2, 2023 at 6:49pm
Location: Chole Drive in Myerstown, Tulpehocken Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: FedEx package
Synopsis:

The Tulpehocken Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual. On October 2, 2023 at approximately 6:49 pm the subject stole a package from Chole Drive in Myerstown, Tulpehocken Township. The subject was seen possibly following a FedEx truck.

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Crime of the Week – 9/29/2023

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: September 16, 7pm
Location: Goodwill 602 E. Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Cell Phone
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police are looking to identify the following subject involved in a theft of a cell phone. The theft occurred at the Goodwill Store 602 E. Lancaster Ave. in Shillington on September 16, 2023 at approximately 7:00pm.

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Crime of the Week – 9/24/23

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Offense: Fraudulent Purchases
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: August 25, 2023
Location: Bern Township
Victim: Empire Home Surplus
Items Taken: $28,000 in purchases
Synopsis:

The Bern Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying the subjects involved in fraudulent purchases totaling over $28,000 at the Empire Home Surplus store in Bern Township on August 25, 2023. A stolen credit card was used to purchase flooring.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Bern Twp Police at 610-926-2535 Det. Santos

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Crime of the Week – 9/22/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Attempted ATM Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 9/8/23 at 100hrs, 9/12/23 and 300hrs
Location: Wyomissing Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police is attempting to identify the attached late model white Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in two attempted thefts of ATM machines. On 9/8/23 & 9/12/23 at 0100 hrs. & 0300 hrs. the Jeep displayed no registration plate in both incidents. In one case, the suspect(s) broke a window to the business in an attempt to pull the ATM machine from the building.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incident or can identify the vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Wyomissing Borough Police at 610-375-6102 Det. Joseph Klatt.

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Crime of the Week – 9/14/2023

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Offense: Burglary
Suspect: Hooded sweatshirt, mask, gloves, two-tone backpack
Time/Date: September 5, 2023 at 3:15 am
Location: 106 Love Road, Cumru Township
Victim: AK Quick Stops
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at AK Quick Stops, 106 Love Rd., on September 5, 2023 at approximately 0315 Hrs. The suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, pants, a mask, and gloves and carrying a two-tone backpack. The gloves appeared to be Mechanix brand, and the shoes had a distinctive V-shaped reflective material around the laces.

A dark-colored BMW SUV, either an X3 or X5, was observed in a neighboring business complex just prior to the burglary, and is believed to be the getaway vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Burglary incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Twp. Police directly at 610-777-9595 Det. Robert Kelly.

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Crime of the Week – 9/4/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: 30-40 year old black male
Time/Date: July 20th & July 27th
Location: Lowes & Home Depot
Victim: Lowe's & Home Depot
Items Taken: Over $10,000 in merchandise
Synopsis:

The Pennsylvania State Police is asking for assistance in identifying the subject involved in several credit card frauds at the Lowes & Home Depot stores between July 20th & July 27th. The subject is a Black Male, 30-40 years old, often well dressed. He was operating a black in color Lincoln MKS. The total loss is in excess of $10,000.

Anyone with information pertaining to these Fraud incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Trooper Luckenbill at the PSP Reading Barracks at 610-378-4011. Incident #PA2023-1068682.

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Crime of the Week – 8/25/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: 2 Males
Time/Date: n/a
Location: Home Depot, Wyomissing
Victim: Home Depot
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these subjects that were involved in a fraud using a stolen credit card at the Home Depot in Wyomissing. Any assistance in identifying the depicted subjects would be appreciated.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Spring Township Police directly at 610-678-3431.

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Crime of the Week – 8/18/23

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery / Assault
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: August 9, 2023
Location: Kutztown Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Misc Property
Synopsis:

The Kutztown Borough Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest in a Robbery/Assault case. On August 9, 2023 the subject in the white shirt assaulted a juvenile and stole some of their property. The other individuals were with the subject at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Kutztown Borough Police Department directly at 610-683-3545.

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Crime of the Week – 7/24/23

Crime Details

Offense: Shooting
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2023
Location: 1000 block of Ithaca Street in Muhlenberg Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance with information on an investigation. During the early morning hours of Wednesday June 19th, a shooting occurred in 1000 block of Ithaca Street in Muhlenberg Township. The suspect(s) in this case fired shots into a residence.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Muhlenberg Twp Police directly at 610-929-5454.

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Crime of the Week – 7/7/2023

Crime Details

Offense: Attempted burglary/vandalism
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: 6/7/2023 at 5pm
Location: West Reading
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Vandalism
Synopsis:

Please help us identify these individuals. They still have not been identified. We were able to develop clearer images and some video clips (on our YouTube channel) which are now attached to this case…

The West Reading Borough Police Department (WRPD) is investigating an attempted burglary/vandalism which occurred at the West Reading Pavilion and specifically to the library share box. This incident occurred on June 7, 2023 @ approximately 5:00 PM. Video from that location shows a male and female walk from the track field and proceed up the stairs to the second level of the pavilion. On multiple occasions the male attempted to open the locked doors of the storage room where equipment is kept. When the doors wouldn’t open, the male attempted to gain entry by using an object to pick the lock, kicks the doors and throws his body into the doors several times in an effort to break in. He then tried to flip a table but was not strong enough to complete the task. The male then takes multiple books from the library share box and tears pages out. He then throws the pages and other books onto the field below. The male finally ripped off the glass door and stone tile pieces from the library share box and throws them out onto the field as well.

If you have any information about this crime or know this male or vehicle, please contact Officer Ed DeLozier at [email protected], click on the “Submit a Tip” button on this page to submit an anonymous tip, call anonymously to “Crime Alert Berks County” at 1 (877) 373-9913 or anonymously “Text a Tip” to “Crime Alert Berks County” by texting 847411 and starting the message with the word ALERTBERKS and then your tip. The WRPD thanks you in advance for your assistance.

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Crime of the Week – 6/29/23

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: between 6/26 adn 6/27/23
Location: Fleetwood
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: 2003 Polaris Scrambler and 2020 Yamaha ATV
Synopsis:

The Fleetwood Police are looking for assistance in identifying the attached suspect(s) in a theft of ATV’s. The thefts occurred between 6/26/23 & 6/27/23. Stolen is 2003 Polaris Scrambler & 2020 Yamaha ATV.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Fleetwood Police direct at 610-944-7011.

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Crime of the Week – 6/15/23

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Crime Details

Offense: Multiple armed robberies
Suspect: White male
Time/Date: June 10 at 4:45 am and June 13th at 4:56 am
Location: Sunoco at 3123 Pricetown Road
Victim: Sunoco Convenience Store
Items Taken: Cash and tobacco products
Synopsis:

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the attached subject (white male) in relation to multiple armed robberies. On June 10, 2023 at 4:45am and June 13, 2023 at 4:56am a white male entered the Sunoco Convenience store located at 3123 Pricetown Road in Alsace Township and pointed a small black handgun at the clerk. The suspect took an undetermined amount of cash and tobacco products on both occasions. On June 10th the suspect wore a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black sneakers, black gloves, black/green backpack, orange knit hat, yellow surgical mask and sunglasses. On June 13th the suspect wore a black/light gray hoodie, a white mask with a floral design, black backpack, black pants, black gloves, and black Nike sneakers with a white swoosh. Both robberies are believed to be committed by the same individual.

Anyone with information pertaining to these robbery incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the PA State Police Reading Barracks at 610-378-4011.

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Crime of the Week – 6/9/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: May 21, 2023 between 3:23 and 4:29 am
Location: 700 Crossings Blvd
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: $35,000+ in tools
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police are asking for assistance in regards to a theft investigation . On 05/21/2023 between 0323 and 0429 hours an unknown actor wearing all black clothing forced entry into three construction trailers located at 700 Crossings Blvd by way of bolt cutters. Once inside the trailers, the actor stole a large amount of tools estimated to be around $35,000.00 in loss at this time. The suspect and vehicle left the area heading EB on SR 23 towards Chester County. The vehicle appears to be a black in color Chevrolet Traverse.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Township Police directly at 610-286-1012.

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Crime of the Week – 6/1/23

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: May 19th, 2023 between midnight and 9 am
Location: 1100 block of Elverson Road
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Two Motorcycles (pictured)
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police are investigating the thefts of two motorcycles that they need the public’s assistance in locating. On May 19, 2023 between the hours of midnight and 9am a 2019 Kawasaki Z125PRO was stolen from a locked trailer in the 1100 block of Elverson Road, the motorcycle (photo) is black in color with orange hand grips. The second motorcycle (photo) is a 2019 Kawasaki KLX110, lime green in color with pink front wheel spokes.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the motorcycles is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Township Police directly at 610-286-1012.

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Crime of the Week – 5/29/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Multiple Males
Time/Date: 5/24/23 at 14:33
Location: Lowe's 4278 (Caernarvon Township)
Victim: Lowe's
Items Taken: Power Washer valued at $849
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is seeking to identify the attached male subjects.

On 05/24/2023, at approximately 14:33 hours, the male wearing a white t-shirt entered Lowes Store #2476. The actor picked up a Simpson pressure washer valued at $849. He attempted to get a refund for the item. After being declined a refund, the actor left with the power washer. Approximately thirty (30) minutes later, the actor gave the pressure washer to the male subject wearing a blue camouflage shirt in exchange for some tools and cash. The actor leaves in a black Volvo SUV. The subject in the blue camouflage shirt leaves in a gray Nissan pickup (unknown registration).

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Township Police at 610-655-4911 and reference case #32-23-2285.

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Crime of the Week – 5/1/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Cash out scams
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: Wednesday, April 19th
Location: Walmart 3501
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: Gift cards, gaming platforms, video games worth $2,500
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Pollice are asking for the public to assist in identifying the subjects in the attached photos.

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, around 9:40 PM, a group of three unidentified males performed a series of Cash Out Scams at the Walmart #3501. Subjects 1 & 2 complete a series of transactions with the sales associate. Each time they appear to instruct her to use the “Cash” function on the register, typing in the amount by hand, while they imitate using a payment card at the card reader (the card is never fully inserted/swiped).

They purchased several gift cards, gaming platforms and a video game totaling $2,499.95.

All Persons of Interest are observed arriving and departing in an unidentified vehicle, which appears to be a dark-colored sedan of unknown make/model.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Det. Cpl. Eberly at (610) 286-1012 ext. 122 or [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 4/17/23

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Crime Details

Offense: n/a
Suspect: Andrew Gauche
Time/Date: n/a
Location: n/a
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Parole absconder
Synopsis:

The PA State Parole office in Reading is looking for Andrew Gauche.

Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of the subject asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Agent K. McDevitt directly at (800) 932-4857.

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Crime of the Week – 3/31/2023

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 3/14 - 3/19/23
Location: Hartz Road in Alsace Township (Berks)
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Brass piping, copper piping, chop saw and Honda Generator
Synopsis:

The PA State Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the attached individuals. Between 3/14/23 & 3/19/23 the attached suspects entered a property on Hartz Road in Alsace Township (Berks County) on 3/19/23 and stole an estimated 500lbs. of brass piping, an estimated 300lbs. of copper piping, a Stihl chop saw and a Honda Generator.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

Or you can contact the PA State Police Reading Barracks directly at 610-378-4011 and refer to Incident Number PA2023-340366.

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Crime of the Week – 3/23/2023

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Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: Two Males
Time/Date: March 3, 2023
Location: Throughout Berks
Victim: Multiple
Items Taken: Cash from accounts
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police Department is attempting to identify the males in the surveillance images, who are wanted in questioning for Credit Card Fraud, and suspected use of skimming devices. On March 3,2023, these 2 pictured males, had accessed ATM machines throughout Berks County, using cloned credit card numbers, to withdraw cash from victims accounts while the victims did not give permission. The suspects eventually ended the cash withdraws on Sunday, March 5th in the area of Flushing, New York.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incident(s) or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Spring Twp Police Department directly at 610-678-3431 and ask for Detective Huntsinger or email at [email protected]

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Crime of the Week – 3/17/2023

Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Multiple
Time/Date: March 6, 2023
Location: CVS at 1054 Shoemaker Ave. in Shoemakersville Borough
Victim: CVS
Items Taken: $676 in cosmetics
Synopsis:

On March 6, 2023 the PA State Police Hamburg Barracks investigated a retail theft at the CVS located at 1054 Shoemaker Ave in Shoemakersville Borough. A total of eight (8) suspects arrived at the location in three (3) separate vehicles, (black sedan, silver sedan & a black SUV) then entered the store. The vehicles were parked at the east end of the parking lot far enough away from the store that the registration plates could not be observed. Once inside, the individuals collectively removed items (mostly cosmetics) totaling $676. The individuals then left the store & got into the vehicles which all fled south on SR0061.

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Crime of the Week – 3/9/2023

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Crime Details

Offense: Access Device Fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: May 2022
Location: Womelsdorf & Bethel
Victim: Multiple
Items Taken: $1,000+
Synopsis:

The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the attached subject who was involved in multiple Access Device Frauds in May 2022. The suspect was in the Womelsdorf and Bethel area while committing multiple thefts in the amount of approximately $1,000.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subject(s )depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Trooper Kevin Lee at the PA State Police (Reading) Troop L at 610-378-4011 and reference case #PA2022-643376.

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Crime of the Week – 2/26/23

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Multiple
Location: Multiple Kohl's
Victim: Kohl's
Items Taken: $150,000+ in jewelry
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these actors. The subject(s) are responsible for thefts at multiple Kohl’s locations totaling in excess of $150,000 in jewelry.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Spring Township Police (Officer Nolan) at 610-678-3431 ext. 1400.

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Crime of the Week – 2/13/23

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 1/14/23 @ 1pm
Location: Cabela's Hamburg, PA 19526
Victim: Cabela's
Items Taken: Vision rifle scope ($4,000)
Synopsis:

On 1/14/2023, at approximately 1300Hrs., the suspect in the attached photos arrived at Cabela’s, located at 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526, in what appeared to be a white Dodge Ram pickup truck (see attached).

The suspect entered the store and had an associate obtain him a night vision rifle scope, valued at $4,000.00, that was in a display case. The suspect took the scope and went to another section of the store and removed the security device that was on the packaging.

The suspect then exited the store not paying for the item.

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Crime of the Week – 1/28/23

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: December 23rd, 2022, between 3:41-4:13pm
Location: Walmart, 100 Crossing Blvd Elverson
Victim: Walmart
Items Taken: $398.67 in merchandise
Synopsis:

On December 23, 2022 between 1541-1613 hours the attached male pushed a cart full of merchandise out of the Walmart located at 100 Crossings Blvd Elverson without paying for the items. They included battery jump packs, a reciprocating saw, a Razor car audio amp, and a hoverboard with a combined value of $398.67.

He was observed getting into a orange or possibly rust colored Ford SUV.

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Crime of the Week – 1/20/23

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Offense: Commercial Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 1/15/23 at 4:45
Location: Shoot Angry Gun Shop
Victim: Shoot Angry Gun Shot, Amity Township
Items Taken: Bolt action rifle
Synopsis:

On 1/15/2023 at 04:47 hours Amity Township Police responded to a commercial burglary at Shoot Angry Gun Shop located at 1 Park Lane in the Douglassville section of Amity Township. The actor attempted to pry a window open with a pry bar but was unsuccessful. He then smashed the glass window of the front door and made entry by climbing in. Once inside the actor only took one bolt action rifle. The actor was wearing a hoodie, full facemask, gloves and a headlamp (see attached). The actor was also carrying a backpack with the word DaVita on it. DaVita appears to be a company dealing with kidney care/dialysis treatments.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the subject depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Amity Township Police at 610-655-4911.

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Crime of the Week – 1/6/2023

Crime Details

Offense: Shooting
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 12/30/22 at 11:43pm
Location: Liberty Tap Room, 237 N. Prospect ST
Victim: Female
Items Taken: gunshot would
Synopsis:

On 12/30/2022 at approximately 2343 hours, the Exeter Twp Police were dispatched to the Liberty Tap Room, 237 N. Prospect St, for a report of a shooting. A Central Berks patrol unit was in the area and heard the shots. Upon arrival patrol located a female victim on the west side of the business along Prospect St. The female sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left arm. The bullet went through the arm and became lodged in the skin of her torso. It did not penetrate her torso and she is expected to recover. The victim advised she was standing with a friend outside when shots were fired. They did not observe the shooter as they began to run away. It is believed she is an innocent bystander. Two vehicles in the parking lot were struck by gunfire. Nine (9) spent .40 caliber casings were located in the parking lot near the front of the business. Based on the location of the spent casings and the trajectory of the rounds striking the vehicles it is believed there was only one shooter.

If anyone has any information, please contact Exeter Twp. Police 610-779-1490 or Crime Alert Berks County (877) 373-9913. Exeter PD report # 25-22-16546.

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Crime of the Week – 2/2/2023

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Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: December 13, 2022 @ 1:33am
Location: 317 Mertz Road, Fleetwood
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Golf Cart
Synopsis:

On 12/13/2022 @ approx.. 0133hrs a golf cart was stolen from 317 Mertz Road Fleetwood. The suspect vehicle was caught on camera in the area. It appears to be a white Ford Expedition, but night vision cameras can distort the color. Fleetwood Police are looking to identify is the trailer involved which clearly has a ladder attached to the left side. See attached video stills.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the vehicle depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or Fleetwood Police at 610-655-4911 refer to Assignment 83-22-05901

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Crime of the Week – 12/26/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Tuesday, December 20th at 8:37 am
Location: Member's First Credit Union, Lancaster Avenue
Victim: Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Items Taken: Undisclosed amount of currency
Synopsis:

On Tuesday December 20th at approximately 0837 hours Cumru Township Police were dispatched to Members First Federal Credit Union, located at 516 E. Lancaster Ave, for a robbery that had just occurred.

Two Actors entered Members First FCU, one jumped over the front counter. Both Actors demanded all the money. The Actors and Members First personnel went to the vault area. The Actors stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and fled Members First Federal Credit Union in an unknown direction.

The Actors were described as Male, one being average height, the other tall, both with brown skin and wearing dark colored hooded jackets, dark pants, dark masks. The first Actor had dark sneakers with white trim, the second Actor’s sneakers were dark in color with dark trim.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Twp. Police directly at 610-777-9595.

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Crime of the Week – 12/19/22

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Offense: Fraud
Suspect: 2 female 2 male
Time/Date: n/a
Location: Boyertown convenience store
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Fraudulent game winner receipts for cash
Synopsis:

The Eastern Berks Regional Police Department is looking to ID 2 female and 2 male suspects in the attached photos. The suspects used forged Skill game winner receipts to fraudulently get thousands of dollars from the clerk working the register at a Boyertown convenience store. A 2009 gray Honda Civic was being driven by one of the females in the picture.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Eastern Berks Regional Police Department at 610-655-4911.

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Crime of the Week – 12/5/22

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 11/26/22 at 12:32pm
Location: East Thistle Drive, Spring Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Cash & jewelry
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police is looking to ID the attached persons of interest in reference to a daytime burglary on East Thistle Drive on Saturday 11/26/22 at approximately 1232 hours. The actors can be seen walking towards the residence with duffle bags which are empty and then returning approximately 30 minutes later with those same bags full of items. It seems highly likely that the actors had knowledge of the residence since they located cash and valuables that were hidden in unlikely locations within the residence. Mostly cash and jewelry were taken during the incident.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Spring Twp. Police directly at 610-678-3431.

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Crime of the Week – 11/25/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: November 21, 2022 at 11:33am
Location: 516 Lancaster Ave, Cumru (Shillington Shopping Center)
Victim: Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Items Taken: Undisclosed amount of cash
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Members 1st Federal Credit Union, located at 516 Lancaster Avenue, Cumru Township (Shillington Shopping Center), on November 21, 2022, at about 11:33 AM.

The actor entered the business, brandished a handgun, and ordered employees to open the vault. The actor used a red plastic bag and white fabric bag to carry away an undisclosed amount of cash.

Based on a similar pattern of behavior and physical appearance, it is believed that the same actor committed a robbery earlier this month at the Riverfront Federal Credit Union, located at 733 Lancaster Avenue, Reading City, which is being investigating by the Reading City Police Department.

The suspect was operating a white in color Toyota Camry with tinted windows and wind guards on side windows.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Detective Lis with the Cumru Twp. Police Department at 610-777-9595.

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Crime of the Week – 11/18/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Fraud (counterfeit currency)
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 11/4/22
Location: Lowe's
Victim: Lowe's
Items Taken: $754.39 in merchandise
Synopsis:

The Township of Spring Police is investigating a fraud (Counterfeit Currency) that occurred at Lowes on 11/04/2022. Lowes’ Loss Prevention advised that a black male entered the store, and selected several items. The actor appeared to know the layout of the store. The actor then used counterfeit currency to complete the purchase. Lowes reported that the total loss was $754.39. The US Secret Service were provided the serial numbers of the fraudulent currency, and it is not listed with any other investigations. The actor fled in a newer model BMW.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Officer Goss at the Spring Township Police at 610-678-3431 or [email protected]

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Crime of the Week – 11/11/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Three individuals
Time/Date: October 22, 2022 between 2103 - 2120.
Location: Walmart 100 Crossings Blvd, Caernarvon Township
Victim: Walmart
Items Taken: $4,873.37 is merchandise
Synopsis:

On October 22, 2022 between 2103-2120 hours three actors arrived at the Walmart located at 100 Crossings Blvd (Caernarvon Twp) they loaded carts with computers and TV’s. One actor left the store while the other two remained near a rear side door with the carts. A black Jeep Grand Cherokee pulled up to the side door as they two males were exiting with the carts. The loss to the store was $4,873.37. These same actors and vehicle are believed to be responsible for at least 9 other related Walmart thefts in Somerdale, NJ, Norristown, PA, Audubon, NJ, Middletown, DE, Hamburg, PA and Boothwyn, PA. These actors are known to have hit the same location multiple times. On Oct 16, 2022 at 2245 hours they were in the Walmart in Tilden Township, Berks County and committed a similar theft where an employee confronted them. One actor lifted his shirt to display a firearm and made a verbal threat to the employee.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the suspects(s)or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Det. Cpl. Eberly at (610) 286-1012 ext. 122 or [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 11/3/22

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: October 17, 2022
Location: Wawa at 5060 Perkiomen Avenue
Victim: Wawa
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the two subjects in the photos. The subjects are wanted for questioning in a robbery that occurred at the WaWa located at 5060 Perkiomen Ave on October 17, 2022. The subjects passed a counterfeit $100 bill at the store and when confronted by employees, they threatened to kill the clerk.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police at 610-655-4911 refer to case #25-22-13107.

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Crime of the Week – 10/21/22

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 10/7/22 at 2AM
Location: Dunkin Donuts, 101 Love Rd. Reading, PA 19607
Victim: Dunkin Donuts
Items Taken: Safe
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred today (10/7/2022) at approx. 2AM (EDT) at our Dunkin Donuts located at 101 Love Rd. Reading, PA 19607. The suspect used a blue, possibly 20oz. Kobalt claw hammer to bust open the drive-thru window. The suspect appears to be a dark-skinned male wearing a Nike hooded sweatshirt, black face mask, wearing Hyflex gloves, dark pants with patches on the sides of the leg area, Ethiko multicolored boxer briefs, and blue and black basketball sneakers. Once inside the Dunkin Donuts, the actor went directly to the main office which was locked. The actor used the blue claw hammer to force open the lock. Once inside the office, the actor the used his body weight to help assist him in pulling multiple times to remove a small floor safe which was bolted to the floor. The actor then took the safe outside through a rear exit. The safe was then loaded into the back of a small SUV by Suspect 2. Wyomissing and Sinking Spring had similar incidents just prior to this incident and it appears it may be the same actor(s) involved.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the subject(s) depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Township Police directly at 610-777-9595.

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Crime of the Week – 10/7/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 12:30 on 10/5/22
Location: 300 block of Gold Course, Shillingotn, PA 19607
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Rings
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the above pictured individual relative to a burglary that occurred in the 300 block of Gold Court, Shillington PA, 19607 at approximately 1230 hours on 10/05/2022.

The pictured SUSPECT was captured entering the residence at the listed approximate time. Upon VICTIM’s return to the residence in the evening hours, she found that the personalized rings ($4050.00 total value) were missing.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or can identify the subject depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Spring Township Police directly at 610-678-3431.

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Crime of the Week – 9/30/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, September 23 between 9am-3pm
Location: 1000 block of Church Road, Cumru Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: (2) Dirt Bikes
Synopsis:

On Friday, September 23, 2022, a Cumru Township resident in the 1000 block of Church Road reported the theft of (2) dirt bikes that were taken from underneath a car port next to his residence. The theft was believed to have occurred sometime between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. The dirt bikes were an orange 2007 KTM and a white 2006 Honda. There are no witnesses or suspects.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Theft incident is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or Cumru Twp. Police Detective Robert Kelly at 610-777-9595

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Crime of the Week – 9/16/22

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 7/23/2022
Location: Tilden Lowes
Victim: Lowe's
Items Taken: $3,982 worth of merchandise
Synopsis:

On 7/23/2022, the two males in the attached photos stole $3,982.00 worth of merchandise from the Tilden Lowes utilizing the “cash card scam”. The “cash card scam” is where the suspect will place a store-refunded cash card into the credit card machine with little to no funds on it. The suspect will tell the cashier to hit the “cash button” which prompts the register to receive cash and forces the sale to go through.

The suspects were seen on surveillance getting into a dark color sedan.

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Crime of the Week – 8/5/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, August 3rd at 11:47 AM
Location: Sunoco A-Plus, Cumru Township
Victim: Sunoco A-Plus
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

On Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at approximately 1147 hours, the Cumru Township Police were dispatched to the Sunoco A-Plus, located at 1547 Lancaster Avenue in Cumru Township, for a robbery that just occurred.

The Sunoco employee told Cumru Police Detectives she was behind the counter with another employee when the unknown Suspect entered the store. The Suspect approached the counter as if to initiate a transaction.

The Suspect then rushed around the counter to the office, while brandishing a semi-automatic handgun, causing the second employee to fall to the floor as the Suspect rushed past her. The Suspect entered the office and looked around, then exited the office still brandishing the handgun, and threatening to shoot the 2 employees. The Suspect then fled the store without taking anything. (no cash or merchandise was stolen) The Suspect was last seen heading north toward Reading.

The Suspect was described as an African American male wearing a black baseball hat, black face mask, white hoody with red writing on front “Bad Habits but Good Intentions” and a big red “V” on the back, black shorts, grey tights, black socks, and white sneakers.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subject(s) depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org. or contact the Cumru Township Police directly at 610-777-9595.

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Crime of the Week – 7/7/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: June 7, 2022 around 9:30pm
Location: n/a
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: $4000+ in merchandise
Synopsis:

On 06/07/22 at around 2136 hours the above-mentioned male arrives in the store parking lot operating an unknown make/model four door sedan that is light in color. Once in the store, the male selects various merchandise, that is still not yet identified at the time of this report and proceeds to the electronics department. He forces entry to the glass case and removes a large amount of electronic outdoor cameras, spotlight cameras, doorbell cameras, etc. The total amount of items and values is estimated to be around $4,256.92. This same subject has returned to the same store on at least two more occasions attempting additional thefts.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Police directly at 610-286-1012 ext. 122 for Detective Corporal Eberly.

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Crime of the Week – 6/21/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 6/7/2022 around 9:36pm
Location: Walmart, Elverson PA
Victim: Walmart
Items Taken: $4,000+ in items
Synopsis:

On 06/07/22 at around 9:36pm a White Male, 40-50 yoa, stocky build, with arm tattoos, wearing a black t-shirt, light colored shorts, and tan flat cap arrives at the Walmart located at 100 Crossing Blvd. Elverson, PA 19520 (parking lot) operating an unknown make/model four door sedan that is light in color. Once in the store, the male selects various merchandise, and proceeds to the electronics department. He forces entry to the glass case and removes a large amount of electronic outdoor cameras, spotlight cameras, doorbell cameras, etc. The total amount of items and values is in excess of $4,000.00.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Police directly at 610-286-1012 ext. 122 for Detective Corporal Eberly.

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Crime of the Week – 5/26/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft, Identity Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 5/18/22
Location: Berkleigh Golf Club / Walmart
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Credit Cards, used to purchase $1,500 worth of goods at Walmart
Synopsis:

On 05/18/2022 a vehicle was entered on the Berkleigh Golf Club lot. It is not known if the vehicle was locked. Several credit cards were stolen from the owner’s wallet, leaving the wallet behind. The cards were used at the Walmart in Hamburg to a total of $1,500.00. The suspects are caught on video leaving the Walmart.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Fleetwood Police directly at 610-944-7011 ext. 500 for C.I. Keith Merkel.

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Crime of the Week – 5/18/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft / Identity Theft
Suspect: Pictured
Time/Date: 4/13/22
Location: Fleetwood Boyer's
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Wallet, Purchases at Target & Sam's Club
Synopsis:

On 04/13/2022 two of the attached females were seen leaving the Boyer’s Market Park Road Fleetwood. They removed a wallet from an unattended cart while the victim was shopping. The three attached pics are from the Target 5th Street Highway on 04/13/2022 using the victim’s credit card in the attempt to purchase $1,012.00 worth of merchandise. The card had already been cancelled after being used at the Sam’s Club 5th Street Highway where the same three females were seen on video successfully purchasing $6,194.40 on the card.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact C.I. Keith Merkel at the Fleetwood Police 610-944-7011 ext. 500 and reference case #83-22-01439.

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Crime of the Week – 5/2/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary Incidents
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 4/26 & 4/28/22
Location: 700 block of Spruce St. West Reading Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Electronics, laptops, iPhones, iPads
Synopsis:

The West Reading Police are requesting assistance in two separate burglary incidents between 4/26/22 & 4/28/22 in the 700 block of Spruce Street in West Reading Borough.

The first incident the subjects are described as two black males both wearing dark clothing. one subject had a hat with a red brim; both males described as thin builds with one subject taller than the other; both wearing white or light-colored shoes. One of the subjects had braces on his teeth with green bands.

The second incident has no descriptions of suspects. Both incidents had electronics stolen, laptops, iPhones and iPads.

The subjects in the attached photos are not suspects at this time, the West Reading Police would like to speak to the individuals in the attached photos; they believe they may be witnesses or have information relative to one of the incidents.

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify the subjects depicted in the photos is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the West Reading Police directly at 610-373-0111.

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Crime of the Week – 4/22/2022

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Crime Details

Offense: Homicide
Suspect: Deivis Gutierrez-Garcia
Time/Date: n/a
Location: n/a
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Reading Police Department is requesting that anyone with information on Gutierrez-Garcia’s whereabouts contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Alert Berks County’s anonymous tip line at 1(877) 373-9913.

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Crime of the Week – 4/18/2022

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Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 4/13/22 @ 3:22 pm
Location: Rite Aid, Perkiomen Avenue
Victim: Rite Aid
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

On 04/13/2022 at 1522 hours, the Exeter Twp. Police were dispatched to Rite Aid, 4630 Perkiomen Ave, for a gunpoint robbery that just occurred. The actor was wearing a gray hoodie, with what appeared to be orange deer antlers on the front, a tan baseball cap with an unknown logo on the front, blue jeans, and black shoes. The cashier described the male as “African American” but in the security video (which is not good) the male appears to be white or a light skinned B/M. The male appears to be wearing a gold watch or bracelet on his right forearm. He also appeared to be wearing a black facemask under a white facemask. The male displayed a black semi-auto handgun and demanded cash be placed in a bag he brought with him. The male left in an unknown vehicle. There are no cameras on the outside of the business. Police were advised the male was inside the store for 20 – 30 minutes before the robbery.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Twp. Police directly at 610-779-1490 and reference case #25-22-0452.

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Crime of the Week – 12/13/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Armed Robbery
Suspect: Black male, 30's, 5ft 10" - 6ft tall, approx 220-230lbs wearing white sneakers with blue accepts and tan soles.
Time/Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at 6:30pm
Location: 100 S. Reading Avenue, Boyertown
Victim: Circle K Convenience Store
Items Taken: Undetermined amount of cash.
Synopsis:

The Eastern Berks Regional Police Department is continuing to investigate an armed robbery that occurred at the Circle K convenience store, located at 100 S. Reading Ave., within Boyertown. This robbery took place on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at around 6:30pm. The suspect walk into the store, pointed a pistol at the clerk; walked around the counter and demanded cash from the safe and register. After obtaining an undetermined amount of cash, the suspect fled the store.

The robbery suspect is described as a dark skinned black Male in his 30s, approximately 5ft-10in. to 6ft tall, weighing about 220 – 230lbs. The suspect was also wearing a black hoodie (possibly Adidas brand), a baseball cap, black pants and a mask. In addition, the Male robbery suspect was wearing white sneakers with blue accents on the top and heal portion, along with having tan soles.

Surveillance video shows the robbery suspect parked half a block away from the Circle K, in what appears to be a later model white Kia optima.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Robbery incident or can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or Ofc. Barry Koch, Eastern Berks Regional PD, 610-369-3050 or email: [email protected]

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Crime of the Week – 11/1/2021

Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Tuesday, October 5-Monday October 18th
Location: Morgan Corporation Overflow Lot, Quarry Road, Caernarvon Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Catalytic Converters valued over $54,000
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police is investigating a theft incident that happened between Tuesday, October 5th and Monday, October 18th, 2021. This theft investigation was for catalytic converters that were cut off of trucks parked at the Morgan Corporation over-flow lot, located on Quarry Road, within Caernarvon Township. The value of the stolen catalytic converters and damage to the vehicles is estimated at over $54,000.00.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Theft incident or can identify the a suspect or suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Caernarvon Township Police Department, Detective Corporal Chad Eberly #019, Ph/ 610-286-1012 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 10/25/2021

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Offense: Criminal Mischief
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: October 6th, 2021
Location: Rita's Water Ice, 309 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown
Victim: Rita's Water Ice
Items Taken: Defaced mural
Synopsis:

The Eastern Berks Regional Police Department is investigating a criminal mischief incident that took place on or about Wednesday, October 6th 2021. A large mural was defaced on the side of the Rita’s Water Ice building at 309 E. Philadelphia Avenue, on the Franklin Street side of the building within Boyertown. The mural depicted a “No Place for Hate” theme, and was defaced with paint or similar material, and tagged with the name a of a group or website. The cost to restore this original artwork to it’s previous condition is estimated to be in excess of $10,000. Anyone with information on the identity of person or persons involved is requested to contact Eastern Berks Regional Police.

Anyone with information pertaining to this criminal mischief incident or can identify a suspect or suspects, is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Eastern Berks Regional Police Department Chief Barry Leatherman Ph/ 610-369-3050 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 7/26/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: white male with bearch and tatto on right side of neck
Time/Date: Sunday to Monday, July 5th 2021 after midnight
Location: 3300 block of Perkiomen Avenu
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: several items
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating a residential night burglary that happened on the night of Sunday into Monday, July 5th 2021 just after midnight. This residential burglary occurred at a residence located in the 3300 block of Perkiomen Ave..

The suspect entered an enclosed back porch and stole several items. The suspect is described as a white male with a beard and has a tattoo on the right side of his neck.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Burglary incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org. or contact Exeter Township Police, Officer Daniel Homm, Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected].

Please refer to incident 25-21-08064

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Crime of the Week – 7/19/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Home Invasion Homicide
Suspect: N/A
Time/Date: Monday, May 6th 2019 @10:10pm
Location: 10 Birchwood Road, Wyomissing
Victim: Na'il Salamov
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Police Department and the Berks County District Attorney’s Office are continuing their investigation into the home invasion homicide that occurred on the evening of Monday May 6th, 2019. This homicide occurred at 10 Birchwood Road in a section of Wyomissing near the Berkshire Mall, and claimed the life of 37-year-old Na’il Salamov (pictured).

First responders say Salamov was in tremendous pain, but still lucid when they arrived. The victim was able to provide a description of the two assailants.

Police said the victim’s two young sons were home at the time of the homicide. They were not injured.

According to Berks County coroner’s office, Mr. Salamov was taken to the hospital after the shooting. He died at the hospital just before 4 a.m. of May 7th, 2019.

This is an active and ongoing two-year investigation. Investigators and the district attorney’s office are confident that information exists that can bring closure to the family and hold those responsible. A cash reward of $10,000.00 will be paid for information that leads to an arrest.

If you know something say something!

Anyone with information pertaining to this homicide is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Tips may be submitted by either calling (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or via text message using your mobile phone and typing ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411.

Additional information may be found at alertberks.org. You may also contact Wyomissing Police Investigator Daren Anders Ph/610-375-6102 or Berks County Detective Anthony Garipoli Ph/610-478-7171.

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Crime of the Week – 7/12/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft from vehicle
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, June 28th, 2021 at 10:30pm
Location: 500 block of Cherry St, West Reading
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Gun
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating a theft from vehicle incident where a gun was stolen. On Monday, June 28th 2021 at about 10:30 pm, the depicted suspect entered a vehicle that was parked in the 500 block of Cherry Street, within West Reading Borough and stolen a gun from the vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Theft incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact West Reading Police Criminal Investigator Danny Voorhies Ph/ 610-373-0111 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 7/5/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: White Male
Time/Date: Thursday, July 1st 4:15-5pm
Location: 4655 Perkiomen Avenue, Exeter
Victim: Giant Food Store
Items Taken: Loaded shopping cart
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating a theft incident that happened at Giant Food Store, 4655 Perkiomen Ave., within Exeter Township. A white male suspect loaded a shopping cart with merchandise and then walked out of the store, without paying for any of the items. This theft took place on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 between 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm. After leaving the store, the suspect entered a dark blue SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and left the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Theft incident or can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter Township Police, Officer Daniel Fox, Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected]

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Crime of the Week – 6/14/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: See description
Time/Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 1:50am
Location: 2400 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, Cumru Twsp
Victim: Evolution Powersport
Items Taken: Attempted ATVs
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating a burglary incident that happened at Evolution Powersport, 2400 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, within Cumru Township. This burglary happened on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 1:50 am. Several suspects forced entry into the business and attempted to steal motorcycle and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The suspects fled when the business alarm was activated.

Suspect Description: Five (5) male suspects, (possibly black or Hispanic), late teens to mid 20s, all except suspect # 5 had an average height and thin build

Suspect # 1: gray Nike sweatshirt, gray track/sweat pants, black shoes, black mask

Suspect # 2: black puffy coat, ripped jeans, light sneakers, light colored mask

Suspect # 3: all dark clothing, light colored mask

Suspect # 4: black jacket/hoody, black mask, jeans, white shoes

Suspect # 5: (appeared to be taller and heavier than the other suspects) wearing light colored hoody and sweatpants

Anyone with information pertaining to this Burglary incident or can identify any of the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Cumru Township Police Ph/610-777-9595 or email Detective Robert Kelly at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 6/7/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: May 30th, 2021 between 10:45-11am
Location: Morgantown Classic Auto Mall
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Catalytic Converters
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigation a theft incident where catalytic converters were cut out and stolen from a 2014 F250. This theft happened on Sunday, May 30th 2021 between about 10:45 and 11:00 am. at the Morgantown Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Road, with Caernarvon Township.

The suspect vehicle is described as a 2000’s vintage White GMC Savana Cargo Van, with padlocks on the passenger side cargo door and the rear cargo door. The vehicle also has a white roof rack. The vehicle appeared to have the license plate either removed or covered. The suspect was observed to be dressed in black pants and black hoodie.

This incident appears related to related to additional similar incidents in surrounding counties as the same suspect and suspect vehicle and suspect were described in other incidents.

Any agency with information is asked to contact the below investigator.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Caernarvon Township Police Det. Cpl. Chad Eberly Ph/ 610-286-1012 x 122 or email [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 6/1/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Stolen Vehicle
Suspect: Female
Time/Date: Saturday, April 17th 2021
Location: n/a
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: White 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are investigating a stolen vehicle incident that happened between Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th 2021. The stolen truck was described as a White 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD displaying Pennsylvania license plate ZLY4283. This pickup truck has a crew cab, 8′ cargo bed and has a beacon light on top. The truck is a work vehicle for Northern Light Lawn Care and has phone number of 484-769-9678 written on the driver and passenger side front doors in black and green colored lettering.

The vehicle has since been located and recovered from within the City of Reading. The investigation revealed a surveillance photograph of a female that was observed driving this stolen vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this stolen vehicle incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter Township Police, Officer Dan Homm, Ph/610-779-1490 or email: [email protected]. Refer to incident # 25-21-04450

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Crime of the Week – 4/12/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: see image
Time/Date: Friday, April 2nd, 2021
Location: Boscov's Bershire Mall
Victim: Boscov's
Items Taken: Jewelry Tower $1,000+
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a theft incident. The theft happened on Friday, April 2nd. 2021 at the Boscov’s located in the Berkshire Mall. Store personnel reported that a light skinned male, wearing glasses, a large neck tattoo that wraps from one side of his neck all the way around to the other side of his neck, a black jacket with a red emblem on the left chest, jeans and black sneakers entered the store and took an entire jewelry tower of silver and gold plated chains valued at approximately $1,000. The suspect threw a jacket over the display and stole the entire display. The subject fled in a maroon, late 90s early 00s, Toyota Camry, missing a front passenger side hub cap. The vehicle displayed gold Toyota emblems, had a spoiler on the back and the Pennsylvania registration started with the letter “J”.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Theft incident or can identify the suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Wyomissing Borough Police Criminal Investigator Paul BAUR, Ph/ 610-375-6102 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 3/22/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: n/a
Suspect: Gilbert Navarro
Time/Date: n/a
Location: Seeking
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Pennsylvania State Parole Reading Office is requesting assistance from the public for anyone who has contact with or knowns the where-a-bouts of Gilbert Navarro.

Anyone with information pertaining to Gilbert Navarro is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Pa State Parole Office, Agent David Smith, Ph/ 610-378-4331.

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Crime of the Week – 2/22/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: Multiple (see description)
Time/Date: Wednesday, February 17th at 2:45am
Location: Sunoco A-Plus, 1547 Lancaster Ave, Cumru Twsp
Victim: Sunoco
Items Taken: Cash, Cigarettes.
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating a robbery incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 17th 2021 at about :2:45 am. The robbery happened at the Sunoco A-Plus, located at 1547 Lancaster Ave., within Cumru Township. Three suspects entered the A-plus and held the attendant at knife point. One suspect stole an undetermined amount of cash. The second suspect stole Newport cigarettes, while the third suspect stayed at the entry door. The attendant was not injured. The three suspects are described as:

Suspect # 1 (armed with knife):
possibly Hispanic, 20s, thin build, approximately 5’7” to 5’9” tall, red or orange brimmed baseball hat, red or orange face mask, olive green hoody, khaki pants, red sneakers, light blue latex gloves.

Suspect # 2 (armed with knife):
possibly Hispanic, 30s, average build, approximately 5’9” tall, gray or black winter hat, light blue face mask, navy blue or black hoody with red logo on back right shoulder, black sweatpants (possibly white Nike logo on left thigh).

Suspect # 3 (unknown if armed):
possibly Hispanic, 30s, medium build, average height, all black or dark colored clothing, light blue face mask, red or orange brimmed baseball hat, black sneakers with white laces and white soles.

Anyone with information pertaining to this robbery incident or can identify any of the suspects or knows of a suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Township Police Department Lt. George G. Kuriger Jr., Special Services / Criminal Investigations Ph/ 610-777-9595 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 2/15/2021

Crime Details

Offense: Homicide
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, February 5th, 2021
Location: Diamond's Hookah Lounge, Cumru Township
Victim: Multiple
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigation a homicide incident that took place on Friday, February 5th 2021 at about 2:30am. This homicide occurred at the Diamonds Hookah Lounge, located on E. Wyomissing Ave., within Cumru Township.

The responding officers located four male gunshot victims and a large crowd of people attempting to leave the Diamonds Hookah Lounge parking lot.

Multiple police agencies responded to assist the Cumru Township Police Department.

All the gunshot victims were taken to Tower Health Reading Hospital for treatment. One of the male victims had succumb to his gunshot wounds.

The victim that was fatally wounded and one other victim were from Lancaster City, while the two remaining victims were from the Reading City area.

Further investigation developed information that the shooting of the 4 victims outside Diamond’s Hookah Lounge was the result of an altercation that occurred inside the lounge. The altercation spilled outside to the parking lot where the fight escalated and a gunfight ensued. The gunfight resulted in four individuals being shot.

The three surviving victims are being treated at the Tower Health Reading Hospital for their injuries.

Investigators of requesting additional information about the incident from the large crowd of people that were at Diamond’s Hookah Lounge when this incident took place.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Homicide incident or can identify any suspects or suspect vehicles is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Cumru Township Police Ph/610-777-9595 or email Lt. George Kuriger [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 2/8/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, October 9th 2020
Location: Pottstown
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Robeson Township Police are investigating a credit card fraud case, where the victims credit card was stolen and then used for several transactions within the Pottstown area. The transactions occurred on Friday, October 9th 2020. The suspect is depicted in the images obtained from a CVS in the Pottstown area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this credit card fraud incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Robeson Township Police Officer Patrick O’Connor, Ph. (610) 582-4276 or email Sgt. Smith at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 2/4/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft by Deception
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 11/30/20 at 2:06pm
Location: 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple, PA
Victim: Walmart
Items Taken: Multiple Items
Synopsis:

This crime occurred when an unknown actor(s) obtained the victim’s Walmart account by unknown means and purchased an Apple Watch and Wii Lite online. The actor then went to Walmart in Temple, PA, and picked up the items at the customer service online pick-up. The store video surveillance captured the actor and his vehicle. The actor is described as a Black or Hispanic male, between 20-30 years old, with a beard, approximately 510-600 feet tall, and having a small build. The suspect vehicle is a newer model Hyundai Elantra bearing an unknown PA Registration.

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Crime of the Week – 1/24/2021

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Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Sunday, January 3rd at 6pm
Location: 400 Block of Chestnut Street, West Reading
Victim: Elderly Male
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating an assault incident that happened on Sunday January 3rd 2021 at about 6:00 PM. The elderly male victim was assaulted in the 400 block of Chestnut Street, within West Reading Borough. The suspect was a passenger in the depicted vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect or vehicle the suspect rode in is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact West Reading Borough Police Criminal Investigator Karie Good Ph 610-373-0111 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/18/21

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Since 12/19 and 12/20
Location: Target, 4599 Perkiomen Avenue, Exeter Township
Victim: Target
Items Taken: Misc Electronics
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating several theft incidents that occurred at the Exeter Target, 4599 Perkiomen Ave., within Exeter Township. These thefts have taken place since December 2019 through 2020. The suspect has been stealing electronic items from the store. There is no known vehicle associated with this suspect.

Anyone with information pertaining to these thefts or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter Township Police Det. Andrew Walbert Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/11/21

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: January 5th, 2021 at 3:40am
Location: Country Inn Motel, 330 E. Wyomssing Ave., Mohnton, Cumru Twsp.
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police are investigating a robbery incident that happened on Tuesday, January 5th, 2020 at about 3:40 am. This robbery occurred at the Country Inn Motel, 330 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, within Cumru Township.

Two males dressed in dark clothing forced their way into a 77 year old victim’s apartment located at the Country Inn in Mohnton. The males forced the victim to sit on a sofa while they searched for money. The males discovered some cash and fled the scene in a dark color sedan unknown make or model.

The two males were described as wearing dark hooded sweatshirts. One of the hooded sweatshirts had lighter colored sides and sleeves. Both were wearing dark colored pants. Both were wearing masks that covered most of their faces. The victim stated the actors were between 5’10” and 6’2” feet tall and possibly in the mid to late 20’s in age.

Anyone with information pertaining to this robbery incident or can identify either suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Cumru Township Police Det. Rob Wanner, Ph/ 610-777-9595 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/4/2021

Crime Details

Offense: Attempted Homicine
Suspect: See Descriptioni
Time/Date: 12/29/2020 at 1:45pm
Location: Thun Trail (Schuylkill River Trail), S. 1st. Ave - Cumru Twsp.
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating an attempted homicide that happened on Wednesday, December 29th, 2020 at about 1:45 pm. The location of this attempted homicide was along the Thun Trail (also known at the Schuylkill River Trail), at S. 1st. Ave. within Cumru Township.

The victim was riding his bicycle on the Thun Trail / Schuylkill River Trail from Reading into Cumru Township, when he was assaulted on the Thun Trail near S. 1st Ave. The actors attempted to steal the victim’s bicycle, but a struggle ensued and the victim was shot once in the abdomen by suspect # 1. The actors fled on foot on the Thun Trail and across the Schuylkill River Trail into Reading. The suspects were described as the following:

Suspect # 1 (armed with handgun): Black male, dark complexion, stocky build, possibly taller than the Victim who is 5’8”, wearing dark clothing, including a hooded sweatshirt and face mask.

Suspect # 2: Black male, complexion lighter than Suspect # 1, thin build, possibly taller than the Victim who is 5’8”, wearing dark clothing, including a hooded sweatshirt and face mask.

Anyone with information pertaining to this attempted homicide or can identify either of the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Cumru Township Police Department, Detective Robert Kelly Ph/ 610-777-9595, or email : [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 12/21/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, December 7th, 2:50am
Location: Holiday In at 6170 Morgantown Road
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Vehicle Stolen
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft that happened on Monday December 7th 2020 early morning hours at about 2:50 am. The vehicle was stolen from the Holiday Inn parking lot located at 6170 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, within Caernarvon Township.

All keys to the vehicle are accounted for and entry is believed to have been made by smashing out a side window. The van may have Service Electric magnetic stickers on the doors. The vehicle also has a unique black strip that runs from the front tire to the back tire approximately 12 inches high.

The vehicle is a 2007 Ford E350 van displaying Rhode Island registration of 68911. The van also has a vehicle Identification Number of 1FTSE34L67DA57452.

Anyone with information pertaining to this vehicle theft or can identify a suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Caernarvon Township Police Department, Det. Cpl. Chad Eberly, Ph/610-286-1012 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 12/14/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Sunday, November 22nd at 11:15pm
Location: 229 E. Weis Street, Topton / 13 E. Main Street, Fleetwood
Victim: Kelchner's Laundry Mat
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Fleetwood Borough Police are investigating a theft incidents that occurred at the Kelchner’s Laundromats. The first incident happened at the Kelchner’s laundromat, located at 229 E. Weis Street, within Topton borough. This incident happened between Sunday, November 22nd 2020, 11:15pm and Monday, November 23, 2020 2:00am. The suspect stole money from the coin boxes. The second incident occurred at the Kelchner’s Laundromat, 13 E. Main Street, within Fleetwood Borough. This incident happened between Sunday, November 22, 2020 , 11:15pm and Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 1000am. The investigators are also attempting to identify a witness, who may be able to assist the investigators. An undetermined amount of cash was stolen.

Anyone with information pertaining to these jet ski thefts or can identify the depicted suspect vehicle or suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Fleetwood Police Chief Steven Stinsky Ph/ 610-944-7011, email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 11/9/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, September 11th, 2020
Location: 1900 Block of Centre Avenue
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Jet Skis
Synopsis:

The Reading Bureau Police Department, Central Berks Regional Police Department and the Exeter Township Police Department are investigating jet ski and jet ski trailer thefts. The Reading Incident involved the theft of two jet skis and trailer. This incident occurred in the 1900 block of Centre Ave on Friday, September 11th, 2020. The depicted jet skis were those stolen from Centre Ave.

The Central Berks incident involved the theft of two jet skis and trailer also. This incident occurred in the 2200 block of Perkiomen Ave., Mt Penn, on Saturday, August 16th 2020. ( Incident # 23-30-4814 )

The Exeter incident involved the theft of a Dark Gray Yamaha jet ski and trailer. The ski was described as being dark gray with a yellow stripe along the side of the jet ski. It displayed a Delaware boat registration of DL 394 AK. The jet ski sat on a silver load Rite trailer displaying Pennsylvania registration XJB7730. The jet ski was stolen on Tuesday August 25th 2020 between 1:50 am and 6:00 am. The suspect vehicle appears to be a Ford pick-up truck. Single cab long bed model, with a cap on the bed. (Incident # 25-20-4453) There may be a dog image on the passenger bed cap window.

Anyone with information pertaining to these jet ski thefts or can identify the depicted suspect vehicle or suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Reading Police Investigator Keith Merkel Ph/ 610-655-6116 email: [email protected] or Central Berks Police Det. Sgt. Deron Manndel ph/610-779-1100 email: [email protected] or Exeter Township Police Det. Sgt. Michael Godshall ph/ 610-779-1490 email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 10/5/2020

Crime Details

Offense: Shots Fired into Motor Vehicle
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, September 23rd at 9:40pm
Location: Rt. 12 & Rt 222 Southbound
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Vehicle Damage
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police are investigating a shots fired into an occupied motor vehicle incident that occurred on Wednesday, September 23rd 2020 at about 9:40 pm. This happened on Rt 12 westbound in the area where Rt 222 southbound merges. Three five shots were fired into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The suspect vehicle likely continued southbound on Rt. 222. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a “road rage” incident.

Additional investigation reveal surveillance footage depicting what appears to be a small, gold-colored sedan that is considered a vehicle-of-interest in this investigation. Police are looking for anyone who may recognize this vehicle, which was captured merging onto Rt. 12 from Carbon St. in Reading. Additional surveillance footage showed the vehicle of interest traveling westbound on Lackawanna Street – likely from Schuylkill Avenue.


Anyone with information pertaining to this shots fired into a motor vehicle incident or can identify the vehicle of interest or owner is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Wyomissing Police, C.I. Daren Anders Ph/610-375-6102.

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Crime of the Week – 9/21/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Shooting
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, September 16th at 4:55pm
Location: Carsonia Avenue, Reading
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Regional Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that happened on Wednesday, September 16th 2020 at about 4:55 pm. The shooting incident took place on Carsonia Avenue at the intersection of Harvey Avenue. Investigation revealed that the pictured newer model black Ford Focus fired four shots at the pictured black Acura MDX. The Focus possibly has aftermarket rims and possibly has damage to the driver’s side rear quarter panel. The Focus possibly came in to the area over the mountain from City Park in Reading. The Focus fled northbound on Carsonia Avenue and the MDX continued southbound on Carsonia Avenue. It is unknown at this time if the occupants of the MDX vehicle knew that they were being shot at. It was also revealed that the Ford Focus may have ties to a residence in Exeter Township.

Anyone with information pertaining to this shooting incident or can identify any of the vehicle occupants or vehicles is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Central Berks Regional Police Department, Det. Sgt. Deron Manndel Ph/ 610-779-1100 x-235 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 9/7/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Firearm Theft
Suspect: 5 Males
Time/Date: Friday 8/28 - Sunday 8/30
Location: Morgantown Classic Auto Mall Americal Eagle Gun Show
Victim: Multiple
Items Taken: Mulitiple Firearms
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating firearm theft incident that happened at the Morgantown Classic Auto Mall located at 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, within Caernarvon Township. The Auto Mall was the location of a firearms show hosted by American Eagle Gun Shows on the weekend of Friday, August 28th and Sunday, August 30th, 2020. During that time several firearms were stolen. Some of which were observed on video, but owners have not yet reported. On the afternoon of August 29, five African American males were observed arriving in two vehicles. One was a black in color Jeep Grand Cherokee with unknown PA registration and the other vehicle was a dark green in color Chevy Malibu. The males, described below, entered the Gun Show and split up. The male with the white sleeveless shirt and tattoo on his right bicep was observed grabbing a gun off of a table display and secreting it under his shirt. Also on the same date, the male with the light blue t-shirt was observed placing his jacket on a table that was left unattended, opened a glass table top display case and removed a pistol.

The suspects are described as follows: Suspect #1 was a Black Male, very short black hair, wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt, black track pants, white sneakers, with a distinctive tattoo on his right bicep. Suspect #2 was a Black male, short black hair, wearing black t-shirt with white logo on front, black jeans with holes in the front and black sneakers. Suspect #3 was a Black male, very short black hair, black t-shirt with a small triangle logo on the front, large triangle logo on the back with flowers, black pants and white sneakers. Suspect #4 is a Black male in a wheel chair wearing black ADIDAS hat, black hoodie with many different countries flags down the arms, black ADIDAS track pants, and black shoes. Suspect #5 is a black male with a white baseball hat, light blue Ralph Lauren t-shirt, grey track pants, black shoes, carrying a black jacket.

The suspect vehicles are described as being: Suspect vehicle #1 is a Dark Green Chevy Malibu with an unknown Pennsylvania registration and Suspect vehicle #2 is a a Black Jeep Grand Cherokee with an unknown Pennsylvania registration.

The following firearms were stolen during this incident

  1. Ruger 357 Revolver black in color with a 1.87” barrel. Serial number entered in NCIC.
  2. Patriot Ordinance Factory (POF) Rebel 22 cal black in color pistol platform assault rifle. Serial number entered in NCIC.
  3. Kahr Arms CW9, 9mm pistol. Serial number entered in NCIC.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft Incident or can identify any of the suspects or suspect vehicles is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Township Police Department Det. Cpl. Eberly Ph/ 610-286-1012 ext 122 or email [email protected] refer to incident number 32-20-3906.

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Crime of the Week – 8/17/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Shooting
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: August 7th at 1:26am
Location: Reading
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Reading Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place on Friday, August 7th 2020 at about 1:26 am, within the City of Reading. Investigators are attempting to identify the suspect depicted in the white shirt. The suspect vehicle appears to be newer Nissan Versa.

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Crime of the Week – 8/3/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Access Device Fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: n/a
Location: Misc. ATM Locations
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: cash
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Regional Police Department is investigating an access Device fraud case, where the depicted suspect used a compromised credit card and withdrew cash at different ATM locations.

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Crime of the Week – 6/23/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Firing at Police Officer
Suspect: Hispanic Male, red zip up hooded sweatshirt
Time/Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 at 1:40zm
Location: Feeney Funeral Home, 625 N. 4th Street, Reading
Victim: Feeney Funeral Home
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

On Wednesday, June 17th 2020 at approximately 1:40 am, the Reading Police Department responded to the Feeney Funeral Home located at 625 North 4th Street, within the City of Reading, for a report of an alarm. The responding officer began checking the entry points to ensure that they were secure. The responding officer then went to check a door that lead to the basement, by looking through the glass portion of the door. As the officer looked through the glass of the door a Hispanic male wearing a facemask, pointed a handgun at the officer and fired a shot. The Hispanic male was described as wearing a red zip up hooded sweatshirt and a t-shirt with a Canadian Maple leaf pointed a 9mm handgun at the officer and fired a shot. As the officer took cover, the suspect fled out the other side of the building.

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Crime of the Week – 6/15/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Identity Theft
Suspect: Black male in 20's, 6' tall, dread locks
Time/Date: Friday, February 7th, 2020
Location: 801 Carsonia Avanue, Lower Alsace Twsp (Redner's Market)
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Misc. Purchases
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Regional Police Department is continuing to investigate an Identity Theft case, that happened on Friday, February 7, 2020. Where a victim had lost her wallet at the Redner’s Market located at 801 Carsonia Ave., within Lower Alsace Township. A MasterCard of the victim’s was subsequently used a short time later, without authorization, at the Turkey Hill in Birdsboro, Staples in Exeter, Lowes Improvement Center in Exeter, and Auto Zone in St. Lawrence. The Total loss was well over $400.00.

The suspect was described as a black male believed to be in his 20’a, approximately 6’tall, with a Dread Lock hairstyle. At the time of the incidents the suspect was wearing a Florescent green Jacket with white horizontal stripes, black beanie, Black Shirt/sweatshirt with the Warhorse Gym Logo, jeans, brown boots. The vehicle used by the suspect may be a late model VW Golf.

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Crime of the Week – 6/8/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 at 9:35am
Location: 600 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at around 9:35 am. The theft happened at a business located in the 600 Block of Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough. Investigator are trying to identify this suspect.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the West Reading Police C.I. Karie Good Ph/ 610-373-0111 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 6/1/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Hit & Run
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, May 25th, 2135
Location: 422 W near Rte. 176 Ramp
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

On Monday May 25th, 2020 (Memorial Day) at approximately 2135 hours Cumru Township Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles, located at Rte. 422 west bound near the Rte. I176 ramp. The striking vehicle was reported to have fled the scene of the crash. A 64 year old female passenger of the struck vehicle sustained a head injury and was transported to Reading Hospital. The severity of her injuries are unknown at this time.

Cumru Township Police Officers investigating the crash spoke to several witnesses. Information received from the witnesses of the crash included the striking vehicle was traveling west bound on Rte. 422, traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. The striking vehicle rear ended another vehicle, pushing the struck vehicle into the guard rail, causing extensive damage to the vehicle and injuring the female passenger.

The striking vehicle was described as a dark in color Nissan Xterra SUV, possibly outfitted with a front push bumper, and displaying a decal on the rear window identified as the “Naruto Hidden Leaf” symbol, which originates from a Japanese animated book series. (Please see attached photo of the Naruto Hidden Leaf)

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Crime of the Week – 5/11/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: Male
Time/Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Location: 100 Block of Juniata Street, West Reading
Victim: Business Office
Items Taken: Unknown amount of money
Synopsis:

The West Reading Police Department is investigating a day time burglary that occurred on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at about 7:30 am. A male Suspect who was operating a green Saturn sedan, had entered a business in the 100 block of Juniata Street, within West Reading Borough. While in the business the suspect stole an known amount of money from the business office and he then fled the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to these access device fraud thefts incidents or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the West Reading Police Department Criminal Investigator Danny Voorhies at Ph/610-373-0111 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 4/20/20

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Between 3/17 & 4/14 2020
Location: 316 Swamp Road, Morgantown within Caernarvon Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Yellow 2000 New Holland Brand, Model LS170 Skid Steer
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating a theft incident where a piece of construction equipment was stolen. Between Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 and Tuesday April 14th, 2020 a yellow 2000 New Holland Brand, Model LS170 Skid Steer was stolen from 316 Swamp Road, Morgantown, with Caernarvon Township. The skid steer was left parked at the Swamp Road residence, by a contractor who was work at the residence.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify a suspect or suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Caernarvon Township Police Department Det. Cpl. Chad Eberly, Ph/ 610-286-1012 email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 4/6/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: Caucasian w/ bluish hooded caouflage sweatshirt
Time/Date: Friday, April 3rd 2020
Location: Ollie's, 2251 Lancaster Pike, Cumru Township
Victim: Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, 2251 Lancaster Pike, within Cumru Township. This burglary happened on Friday, April 3rd 2020 at about 0610 am.

Investigators responded to Ollie’s for a reported burglar alarm. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered that a large window to the business, had been smashed out and the suspect had already fled the scene.

The responding investigators obtained the Ollie’s security surveillance footage of the incident and observed a Caucasian person wearing a bluish in colored hooded sweatshirt with a camouflage design. The suspect was also wearing dark pants and dark footwear, possibly sneakers, with a white trim and logo. The suspect is believed to have red hair and a slim build.

Surveillance images revealed that the suspect broke into the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at approximately 6:00 am and fled the store at about 6:10 am. While inside the store, the suspect attempted to steal several things but was thwarted by security measures, although the suspect did managed to steal some things with undetermined amount of value.

Anyone with information pertaining to this burglary incident or identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Township Police Det. Sgt. George Kuriger email at: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 3/30/20

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Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: 4 Males
Time/Date: March 17th, 4:15pm
Location: 1135 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing
Victim: Wal-Mart Employee
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating an assault incident that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at about 4:15 pm. This assault happened at Wal-Mart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd., within Wyomissing Borough. At the time listed a Walmart employee was working the cart area when he was approached by the 4 depicted males. One of the suspects said something to the worker and another male struck the worker in the face. The subjects the fled the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify any of the depicted subjects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Wyomissing Borough Police Department, Officer Ashley Borman Ph/ 610-375-6102.

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Crime of the Week – 3/16/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 7:30p - 11:24pm, March 7th, 2020
Location: Holiday Inn Parking Lot (6170 Morgantown Road, Morgantown)
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: (8) Truck Tires & (4) Alcoa Rims
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating the theft of (8) eight truck tires. The tires were described as Bridgestone M843 11R24/5, and (4) four Alcoa rims. The theft occurred sometime between 7:30 pm hours on Saturday, March 7th 2020 and 11:24 am on Sunday, March 8th. 2020 The theft occurred on the parking lot of the Holiday Inn located at 6170 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, within Caernarvon Township. The estimated loss is about $4,800.00.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incidents or can identify a suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Caernarvon Township Police Department Det. Cpl. Chad Eberly, Ph/ 610-286-1012 email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 3/9/20

Crime Details

Offense: Device Fraude
Suspect: Hispanic Male
Time/Date: Multiple
Location: Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Petsmart, Exeter
Victim: Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Petsmart
Items Taken: Multiple
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department and the Caernarvon Township Police Department are investigating access device fraud incidents Where a Hispanic male had made multiple purchases with stolen credit cards at Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and Petsmart in Exeter Township and the Wal-Mart in Caernarvon Township. All incident occurred on Tuesday, February 11th 2020. Investigators are requesting assistance with identifying the depicted suspect.

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Crime of the Week – 3/2/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, February 19th at 8:50pm
Location: Boscov's North
Victim: Boscov's
Items Taken: Cologne
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on Wednesday, February 19th 2020 at about 8:50 pm. This theft happened at Boscov’s North, 2910 N. 5th Street Hwy, Reading within Muhlenberg Township. The depicted suspect stole bottles of cologne, then fled the store and entered a white Lexus sedan to leave the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Muhlenberg Township Officer James Pollock Jr. Ph/ 610-929-5454 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the week – 2/24/20

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Crime Details

Offense: (4) Theft Incidents
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Jan 26 - Feb 19th 2020
Location: Wal-Mart, 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: Multiple Large Screen TVs
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department is investigating four (4) theft incidents that occurred at Wal-Mart, 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple, within Muhlenberg Township. The thefts happened on Sunday, January 26th 2020, Friday, January 31st, 2020, Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 and Wednesday, February 19th 2020. In all four incidents, the depicted suspect put a large screen television into a shopping cart and then left the store through the Lawn and Garden section of the store passing all points of sale. During the last incident, the suspect stole two (2) large screen televisions. During one of the incidents, the suspect left the store parking lot in a black or dark colored Chevrolet Impala.

Anyone with information pertaining to these theft incidents or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Muhlenberg Township Officer Scott Gisler Ph/ 610-929-5454 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 2/17/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Attempt to Commit Homicide
Suspect: Alexander Gregory Cotto
Time/Date: Saturday, February 1st 2020
Location: Laureldale, Berks Count
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating a Criminal Attempt to Commit Homicide. This incident took place within Laureldale Borough, Berks County, Pa. This occurred on Saturday February 1st 2020 when Cotto shot another individual, with a rifle, during a drug transaction. Cotto is wanted for Criminal Attempt Criminal Homicide, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Simple Assault.

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office Detectives are seeking the where-a-bouts of Cotto or information that would lead to his apprehension.

Alexander Gregory COTTO

  • 18 years of age
  • 5’ 3” tall
  • 150 lbs
  • Black Hair
  • Brown Eyes
  • Last know address: 600 block Brookline St. Reading, Pa.

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Crime of the Week – 2/10/20

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, January 27th at 5pm
Location: 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: Two airbed and linens.
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department is investigating a theft incident that happened at Wal-Mart, 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple, within Muhlenberg Township. This theft occurred on Monday, January 27th 2020 at about 5:00 pm. The depicted suspects took two airbeds and linens. The suspects passed all points of sale as they left the store. Once they left the store, they entered a silver colored mini style vehicle and left the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this road rage incident or can identify the described suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Muhlenberg Township Police Officer Scott Gisler Ph/ 610-929-5454 email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 2/3/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Male & Female
Time/Date: Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at 3:20pm
Location: Tilden Township Wal-Mart
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: $1,700 in Beats Headphones
Synopsis:

The Tilden Township Police are investigating a theft incident that happened on Thursday, January 2nd. 2020 at about 3:20 PM. At that time, a male and female suspect operating a red minivan style vehicle displaying a New York registration plate arrived at the Tilden Township Wal-Mart. The suspects entered the store and proceeded to electronics section. Once in the electronic section the male was observed using an unknown object, he removed from his pocket, to force open a display case of Beats Headphones.

Once the case was forced open, the female suspect loaded up her purse with a quantity of Beats Headphones valued at over $1,700.00. Both suspects passed all points of sale and left the store.

Investigators believe that these same two suspects were responsible for a large dollar amount theft at a Wal-Mart located in the Bethlehem area. That incident is still under investigation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incidents or can identify either suspect depicted is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Tilden Township Police Officer Frank Cataldi Ph/ 610-562-9001.

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Crime of the Week – 1/27/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Armed Robbery
Suspect: Tall black male, thin build, facial hair, dark clothing
Time/Date: Tuesday, January 14th 2020 @ 8:54pm
Location: Speedway Cumru Township
Victim: Speedway
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Detectives are investigating an armed robbery of the Speedway, located at 2336 Lancaster Pike, within Cumru Township, Berks County.

On Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 at approximately 8:54 pm, the Cumru Township Police were dispatched to the Speedway, for an armed robbery, which had just occurred.

Investigating officers learned that a tall black male suspect, approximately 6 foot, with a thin build, and facial hair, wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, and dark footwear. The Actor entered the Speedway at about 8:52 PM. The Actor placed a bag on the counter and requested money. The Actor had a semi-automatic firearm under his outerwear, which was observed by the Speedway employee. The actor took an undisclosed amount of U.S currency and placed it inside a bag. The Actor fled on foot through the Speedway parking lot, and proceeded west on Ardmore Avenue.

Anyone with information pertaining to this road rage incident or can identify the described suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Township Police Ph/ 610-7575.

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Crime of the Week – 1/20/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Identity Theft Fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Location: Best Buy, Wyomissing
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are investigating an Identity Theft fraud case where a victim’s personal information was compromised. The victim’s compromised information was used, by a male suspect on Tuesday, October 29 2019 at the Best Buy Store, located within Wyomissing. The suspect purchased two iPhone 11s. The same male suspect again used the victim’s compromised information on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 to purchase two more iPhone 11s at the Berkshire Mall AT & T store located in Wyomissing.

Anyone with information pertaining to this identity theft fraud incident or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police Det. Doug Keener, Ph/ 610-779-1490 x-319 or email at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/13/20

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Crime Details

Offense: Commercial Armed Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: January 6, 2020 at 3:50pm
Location: Family Dollar in Reading
Victim: Family Dollar
Items Taken: Undetermined amount of cash
Synopsis:

The Reading Police Department is investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred on January 06, 2020 at about 3:50 pm. Two male suspects approached the cashier of a Family Dollar convenience store and displayed a handgun. ( Reading PD did not relay the information as to the address of the Family Dollar store that was robbed) The suspects demanded money from the register and made their escape with an undetermined amount of cash.

Anyone with information pertaining to this armed robbery incident or can identify either suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact Reading Police Department Criminal Investigator Joseph Ring Ph/610-655-6383 or email at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/6/2020

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Crime Details

Offense: Road Rage
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: December 26, 2019 at 6:30pm
Location: Wal-Mart, 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred on December 26th, 2019 at about 6:30 pm. This incident happened at the Wal-Mart, 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple, within Muhlenberg Township. The male suspect brandished a handgun that he had tucked in the front waistband of his pants. The suspect was operating a red sport utility style vehicle. He was described as wearing a blue jacket and red and white knit hat. The blue jacket had a “SELECT AMBULANCE LOGO” printed on the backside of the jacket.

Anyone with information pertaining to this road rage incident or can identify the described suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Muhlenberg Township Police Officer James Pollock Ph/ 610-929-5454.

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Crime of the Week – 12/29/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Criminal Mischief
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, November 22nd
Location: East Neversink Road Overpass (Mt. Penn Ramp Exit)
Victim: Numerous Motorists
Items Taken: Numerous Vehicles Damaged
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are investigating numerous incidents of intentional criminal mischief, where motorists are recklessly subjected to a serious danger of injury. These intentional acts were done by unknown individuals, who were placing large boulders and other objects in the Eastbound travel lanes of Pa. Rt. 422 between the East Neversink Road overpass (known as the Mt Penn ramp exit) and the end of the by-pass where Rt. 422 intersects with Perkiomen Ave, within Exeter Township.

These incidents started on Friday, November 22nd at about 12:15 am and the most recent incident being on Thursday, December 19th at about 4:00 am. Numerous vehicles have sustained substantial damage with many of them were towed away from the scene.

Map of Location

Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents or can identify a suspect or suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police Department, Det. Sgt. Michael Godshall Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 12/9/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Fight/Assault
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Saturday, November 2019 at 2:05am
Location: Liberty Tap Room, 237 Butter Lane, Reading, Exeter Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are still investigating a fight / assault incident that happened on Saturday November 2019 at about 2:05 am. The fight / assault occurred at the Liberty Tab Room, 237 Butter Lane, Reading, within Exeter Township. A black male suspect displayed a gun and pointed the gun at a male and female, who were all in the parking lot of the Liberty Tab Room. A witness became a victim when she was tackled punched and kicked by the black male suspect. The black male suspect left prior to police arrival.

Anyone with information pertaining to this fight / assault incident or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter Township Police Department Officer Daniel Homm Ph/ 610-779-1490.

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Crime of the Week – 11/25/2019

Crime Details

Offense: Home-Invasion / Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: November 18th, 2019
Location: 500 Block of Barlow Ave in Bern Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Bern Township Police Department is investigating a home-invasion robbery that robbery occurred in the 500 block of Barlow Avenue in Bern Township on November 18th, 2019. The suspect is described as a male, approximately in his 20’s, 5’10” with light skin and brown eyes. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with the hood up and appeared to have long hair possibly tied up in a bun. The male was wearing a gray colored mask covering the bottom portion of his face and victims could only see his eyes. The suspect was also wearing dark pants that were sagging and showed camouflage boxers beneath his pants. Additional descriptors were white sneakers possibly Adidas Yeezy, which were dirty. The suspect was also wearing latex gloves that were possibly purple colored and he displayed a small silver handgun.

Anyone with information pertaining to this home invasion robbery or can identify the described suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1 (877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information can be found at alertberks.org or contact the Berks Township Police Det Sgt. Brett Forry Ph/ 610-926-2535 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 11/4/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Check Kiting
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: May 2019
Location: Diamond Credit Union, 1500 Ethan Drive, Spring Township
Victim: Diamond Credit Union
Items Taken: Check Fraud
Synopsis:

The depicted individuals in were involved in check kiting at Diamond Credit Union, 1500 Ethan Drive, within Spring Township during the month of May 2019. After depositing fraudulent checks, then then made multiple fraudulent transactions involving cash back requests at the Giant Food Stores located in Spring Township and Cumru Township.

Anyone with information pertaining to these check kiting incidents or can identify the depicted suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Township of Spring Police Detective Timothy Katzaman Ph. 610-678-3431.

Refer to incidents 19 – 5912 or 19 – 59654.

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Crime of the Week – 10/27/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Discharge or Firearm resulting in death
Suspect: Pedro Sanchez-Laporta (aka "Javi")
Time/Date: n/a
Location: n/a
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

Pedro Sanches-Laporta (aka “Javi”) is wanted for Discharge of a Firearm resulting in death in furtherance of drug trafficking.

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Crime of the Week – 10/14/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, September 30th, 2019 between 7-7:30pm
Location: Wyomissing & Temple Wal-Mart
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: Excess of $2,900 in goods
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a credit card fraud, where the depicted male suspect made fraudulent purchases Monday, September 30th 2019 between 7:00 and 7:30 PM at the Wyomissing and Temple Wal-Marts. The fraudulent purchases totaled in excess of $2,900.00.

Anyone with information pertaining to this access device fraud or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org. The Wyomissing Police Department, Criminal Investigator Paul Baur, Ph/ 610-375-6102 or email at pbaur@wyopd.

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Crime of the Week – 10/7/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 9-9:30pm Monday, September 30th
Location: 200 block of North Church Street, Mohnton Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Blue 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Motorcycle
Synopsis:

The Mohnton Borough Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft incident where a Blue 2009 Yamaha FZ1 bearing Pennsylvania registration 8JF34 was stolen. This incident happened on the 200 block of North Church Street within Mohnton Borough between 9 and 9:30pm on Monday, September 30th and around 8:15am on Tuesday, October 1st. The motorcycle is blue and black with an iridescent windshield.

Anyone with information pertaining to this vehicle theft or can identify a suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. A cash reward of $10,000.00 will be paid to the tipster for information that leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Mohnton Borough Police Officer Robert Souders, Ph/ 610-777-6909.

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Crime of the Week – 9/16/19

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Crime Details

Offense: Identity Theft
Suspect: White Female
Time/Date: Thursday, September 5th
Location: (7) Vist Bank Branches
Victim: Vist Bank
Items Taken: $20,000 Fraudulent Checks
Synopsis:

The Birdsboro Police, Wyomissing Police, Northern Berks Regional Police, Exeter Township Police, along with other Berks County Police agencies are investigating Fraud / Identity Theft incidents, which occurred throughout Berks County on Thursday, September 5th 2019 and Thursday, September 6th 2019. These Fraud / Identity Theft incidents took place at seven (7) different Vist bank Branches, where the depicted female, with blonde hair, passed a stolen PA Driver’s license and debit card through the drive up window and used the stolen person’s ID to cash fraudulent checks. The total amount of cash stolen in these incidents has exceeded $20,000.00.

The white female suspect was accompanied by a black male who was hiding, by laying down in the back seat. The suspects are believed to be operating what appeared to be a dark colored newer model Ford Explorer with possible PA registration.

The following Vist Bank branches were victimized on Thursday, September 5th 2019:

Hamburg: 3:37 pm
Leesport (Northpoint): 4:10 pm
Bern: 4:47 pm

The following Vist bank branches were victimized on Friday, September 6th 2019:

Sinking Spring: 2:10pm
Wyomissing: 3:07pm
Exeter: 3:40pm
Birdsboro: 4:26pm

Anyone with information pertaining to any of these Fraud / Identity Theft incidents or can identify theif suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Birdsboro Police, Ph/ 610-582-6037; Exeter Township Police, Ph/ 610-779-1490; Wyomissing police, Ph/ 610-375-6012, option 3 or the Northern Berks Regional Police, Ph/610-926-2999.

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Crime of the Week – 9/9/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Armed Robbery
Suspect: Two Black Males
Time/Date: Tuesday, August 27th at 2:05am
Location: 635 Spring Street, Wyomissing
Victim: Quality Inn & Suites
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Quality Inn & Suites, located at 635 Spring Street., within the Borough of Wyomissing. The robbery happened on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at about 2:05 am. The clerk reports that two black males entered the lobby wearing black hooded sweatshirts with their hoods up. Both males were wearing “ski masks”. Both males were average height and build. One of the males had a black handgun, that was described as having holes around the tip of the gun. The males took an undetermined amount of cash from the cash register and wanted the clerk to open the safe. When the clerk was unable to open the safe, the suspects left after making the clerk lay down on the floor. No description of a suspect vehicle or direction of travel was obtained.

Investigation revealed that the suspects from the Quality Inn & Suites robbery are believed to be the same suspects that committed a robbery of the Black Forest Inn, 2828 N. Reading Road, Adamstown, Lancaster County, on Thursday, August 29th 2019 at 2:45 pm. The Black Forest Inn robbery is being investigated by the Ehprata Police Department.

Anyone with information pertaining to either of these robberies or can identify either of the depicted suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Wyomissing Police Criminal Investigator Kevin Quinter Ph/610-376-6102 option 3 ext-137 or Ephrata Police Detective Branbdon Bartholomew Ph/ 717-738-9200 ext-240.

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Crime of the Week – 8/26/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Access Device Fraud & Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: n/a
Location: Exeter Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: $5,200 Credit Card Fraud
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township police Department is investigating an access device fraud and theft case. A township resident was the victim of a compromised credit card, where the resident’s credit card information was executed to make on-line purchases totally over $5,200.00. The purchased items were shipped to the Exeter Township resident’s home. Within minutes of the delivery the depicted suspect intercepted the delivered items from the resident’s home. The suspect was a passenger in a dark colored sedan that was driven to the resident’s home, when the items were retrieved. The Resident’s own home surveillance system captured images of the suspect. Note the distinctive tattoos on the suspect’s right forearm.

Anyone with information pertaining to this aces device fraud and theft incident or can identify the depicted suspect or driver of the vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police, Det. Greg Davis Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 8/12/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 8 separate instances
Location: (5) in Reading and (3) in West Reading
Victim: multiple businesses
Items Taken: Over $15,000 & two firearms
Synopsis:

The Reading Bureau Police Department and West Reading Borough Police Departments are investigating Burglary incidents There are five (5) burglaries within the City of Reading and three (3) burglaries within West Reading. All the burglaries have the same suspect. These burglaries are all similar, where entry was forced into businesses either through a pushed in AC unit/window opening and one through a cellar door between the hours of midnight and 5:00 am.

In the course of these burglaries, the suspect has made away with totaling almost $15,000 and two firearms.

Anyone with information pertaining to this burglary incidents or can identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact West Reading Police Department C.I. Karie Good at Ph/ 610-373-0111 or email: [email protected] or Reading Police Department C.I. Joseph Ring at Ph/ 610-655-6383 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 8/5/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: July 17, 2019 in the evening
Location: 000 block of N. 5th Avenue, West Reading
Victim: Commercial Property
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred during the evening hours, on July 17, 2019, in the 000 block of North 5th Avenue, within West Reading. The male suspect, who was wearing a black shirt and black pants with a white strip down the side, entered the business and removed the victim’s property.

Anyone with information pertaining to this burglary incident or identify the depicted suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact West Reading Police Department C.I. Karie Good at 610-373-0111 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 7/29/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Vandalism
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: July 1st, 2019 & July 2nd 2019
Location: Galen Hall Golf Course
Victim: Galen Hall Golf Course
Items Taken: Vandalism to holes 2, 3 & 5.
Synopsis:

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at Galen Hall Golf Club, South Heidelberg Township. The incident occurred between Monday, July 1st, 2019 and Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 in the area of South Galen Hall Road and Fairway Drive. The suspect(s) spray painted the putting greens at holes two, three and five causing extensive damage to the playing surface. .Reference incident # 45-19-01396.

Anyone with information pertaining to this vandalism incident or identify a suspect or suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the South Heidelberg Township Police Department Officer M. Hook, Ph/ 610-670-9885 or email: : [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 7/22/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 7/9/19 at 9:30pm
Location: Oley Township
Victim: Oley Turnpike Dairy
Items Taken: Parrots
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Regional Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Oley Turnpike Dairy at 6213 Oley Turnpike Road in Oley Township. The burglary occurred sometime between Tuesday, 7/9/2019 at 9:30 PM and Wednesday, 7/10/2019 at 5 AM. Unknown actor(s) entered the property and forcibly entered the pen that housed numerous exotic animals including six parrots. Three out of the six parrots, two green and one multi-colored parrots were stolen from their cages. Two of the stolen parrots are depicted.

It is believed that this incident may be linked to two other unsolved burglaries that occurred this year where exotic birds were stolen. They are as follows:

2/17/2019 between 3 AM and 4 AM – Diane’s Pet Center – 3001 Perkiomen Avenue, Saint Lawrence – Pionus parrot stolen

5/27/2019 2:15 AM – Pena Auto Service – North 3rd Street & Walnut Street, Reading – Grey parrot and green parrot stolen.

Anyone with information pertaining to any of these listed burglaries or identify a suspect or suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Det. Sgt. Deron Manndel at 610-779-1100 EXT. 235 or [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 7/15/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Home Invasion Homicide
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, May 6th, 2019 @ 10:10pm
Location: 10 Birchwood Road, Wyomissing
Victim: Na'il Salamov
Items Taken: Homicide
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Police Department and the Berks County District Attorney’s Office are continuing their investigation into the home invasion homicide that occurred on the evening of Monday May 6th, 2019 around 10:10 pm. This homicide occurred at 10 Birchwood Road, within Wyomissing, This homicide claimed the life of 37 year-old Na’il Salamov (pictured).

Anyone with information pertaining to this Home Invasion Homicide incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. A cash reward of $10,000.00 will be paid to the tipster for information that leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Wyomissing Police Inv. Daren Anders Ph/610-375-6012 or Berks Co. Detective Det. Anthony Garipoli Ph/610-478-7171.

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Crime of the Week – 7/1/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: April 14th, 2019 at 5:15pm
Location: 5060 Perkiomen Avenue, Exeter
Victim: Wawa
Items Taken: Cigarettes valued at over $2,300.
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating a theft incident that took place on April 14th 2019, at about 5:15 pm. This theft happened at Wawa, 5060 Perkiomen Ave., within Exeter Township. The two depicted suspected entered the store during a busy time frame and while the store clerks were busy with customers, the suspects took an entire case full of cartons of cigarettes, valued at over $2,300.00.

The suspect left in what was described as a newer model white in color Dodge Caravan. Their direction of travel was unknown.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify either suspect or the suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police Department Officer Jacob Auman, Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 6/24/2019

Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: June 18th, 2019 early morning
Location: 300 & 400 Blocks of S. Tulpehocken Road
Victim: Multiple
Items Taken: Tools, Armani Sunglasses, Dooney & Bourke Purses
Synopsis:

The Bern Township Police Department is investigating two residential burglaries that occurred on June 18, 2019 sometime during the early morning hours next door to each other in the 300 and 400 block of S. Tulpehocken Road. The unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked door/open window to the involved garages. In the one burglary, multiple tools were stolen which included many Snap-On and Craftsman tools engraved with “SL” or “177.” Also, there were two pair of Armani Sunglasses as well as two Dooney and Bourke Purses stolen.

Anyone with information pertaining to these Burglary incidents or can identify a suspect or a possible suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Berks Township Police, Det. Sgt. Brett Forry, Office Phone # 610-926-2535 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 6/18/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Two Males
Time/Date: Sunday, May 10th at 7:05pm
Location: 340 Cross Blvd, Elverson, Caernarvon Twsp
Victim: Lowes
Items Taken: $3,000 in gift cards
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating a distraction Theft. This theft happened on Sunday, May 10th 2019 at about 7:05 pm. at Lowes, located at 340 Cross Blvd, Elverson, within Caernarvon Township.

Two black males, described as: The first male was described as a Black male with a goatee, shoulder length hair in dreadlocks, possibly in his 30’s. The second male was described as a Black male, clean shaven, with a thin build. The two males wheeled a cart full of items and gift cards to a register. The suspects asked to have the various gift cards loaded with a total of $3,000.00. They handed the front end associate cash to do a split tender and when the cashier was distracted one of the males hands the other male the loaded cards to swap out with non-loaded ones. The actors then exit the building after stating they did not have enough money to pay for the transaction and then left the store with the activated cards. They entered a white Nissan SUV and left the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify either of the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Township Police Department Det. Cpl Chad Eberly, Ph/ 610-286-1012

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Crime of the Week – 6/3/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Homicide
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, May 6th, 10:10pm
Location: 10 Birchwood Road, Wyomissing
Victim: Na'il Salamov
Items Taken: Homicide
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Police Department and the Berks County District Attorney’s Office are continuing their investigation into the home invasion homicide that occurred on the evening of Monday May 6th, 2019 around 10:10 pm. This homicide occurred at 10 Birchwood Road, within Wyomissing, This homicide claimed the life of 37 year-old Na’il Salamov (pictured).

Anyone with information pertaining to this Trespass incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Wyomissing Police Inv. Daren Anders Ph/610-375-6012 or Berks Co. Detective Det. Anthony Garipoli Ph/610-478-7171

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Crime of the Week – 5/20/19

Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 1:15am
Location: 5560 Perkiomen Avenue
Victim: Reading Standard Motorsports
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary incident that took place at Reading Standard Motorsports, located at 5560 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, within Exeter Township. The burglary happened around 1:15 am. The suspects were operation a white Ford truck with an aluminum stake body style cargo area. The suspects operating the vehicle broke into a door on the west side of the building to gain entry into the building. Once in the building the suspects an alarm was activated which caused the suspects to leave the business. Exeter Police attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, but managed to elude police.

Anyone with information pertaining to this burglary incident, can identify the suspect vehicle or has knowledge or information about the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter Police Det. Ric McClure Ph/ 610-779-1490 or email: [email protected]

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Crime of the Week – 5/13/19

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30pm
Location: 1135 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing Borough
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: iPhone 7
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a theft incident that happened at Wal-Mart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd., within Wyomissing Borough. This theft happened on Wednesday, May 8th 2019 at about 5:30 pm. The depicted Latino males stole an Iphone 7 that was covered with a floral case. The suspects fled the scene in a white 4-door sport utility style vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify either of the suspects is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or the Wyomissing Borough Police Department Officer Ashley Borman, Ph/ 610-375-6102.

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Crime of the Week – 5/6/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Hit and Run
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Monday, March 18th 2019
Location: 300 block of North 9th Street
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

Reading Bureau Police Department is investigating a Hit and Run accident that happened on Monday March 18th 2019. This accident happened in the 300 block of North 9th Street. The male of interest was the operator of the Red Honda SUV.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Hit & Run accident or can identify the driver of the Red Honda SUV is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Reading Police/PSP Auto Theft Unit, Criminal Investigator Keith Merkel Ph/610-655-6116 or email at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 4/29/19

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:20-6:45pm
Location: 100 Crossing Blvd, Elverson
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating a robbery incident that occurred at Wal-Mart, 100 Crossing Blvd., Elverson, within Caernarvon Township. This robbery happened on Wednesday, April 17th 2019 between 6:20 pm and 6:45 pm. The female actor went to the customer service desk and asked to purchase a gift card. When the associate opened the drawer to take the customer’s money, the woman proceeded to confuse the associate with a back and forth exchange of money before reaching over and grabbing a wad of bills from the till. The man with the female suspect distracted another employee a few feet away. The employee and female actor struggled over the money, but the actors fled with a large sum of money. The is no suspect vehicle description at this time.

The woman was described as a white female wearing a black Nike hat, black Adidas track suit, sunglasses, ponytail, long dark hair, spoke with an Italian accent and is about 5′ 6” tall. The white male suspect was wearing a greenish/black baseball cap, grey sweat shirt & grey sweat pants, was about 6’ tall and also spoke with an accent.

Anyone with information pertaining to this robbery incident or can identify either suspect or a possible suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Caernarvon Township Police Department, Cpl. Detective Chad Eberly at Ph/ 610-286-1012 x-122 or email at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 4/15/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Trespassing
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: March 28th, 2019 @ 1pm
Location: Brecknock Township, Berks County
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Becknock Township Police Department is investigating a trespass incident that took place on March 28, 2019 at about 1:00 pm. The (attached) pictured subject was caught on camera trespassing on posted private property. The subject was not far from a private residence; the same subject was captured on camera on the same property in 2016 and remains unidentified. The Brecknock Township Police Department is attempting to identify the subject. The property is located along Witmer Road in Brecknock Township, Berks County, near the Horseshoe Trail.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Trespass incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Brecknock Township Police Department, Chief Erik Grunzig, ph/ 717-445-0656

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Crime of the Week – 3/25/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Multiple Thefts
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Early March 2019
Location: 800 Block of Montgomery Ave., Boyertown
Victim: Bartman's Plumbing Heating & AC
Items Taken: > $2,000 in metals
Synopsis:

The Colebrookdale Township Police Department is investigating several thefts that have been occurring since the beginning of March 2019. These thefts have happened at Bartman’s Plumbing Heating & AC, located in the 800 Block of Montgomery Ave., Boyertown, within Colebrookdale Township. The depicted suspect has stolen over $2,000.00 worth of metals from the business over the past couple weeks.

Anyone with information pertaining to these thefts or can identify the suspect of suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Colebrookdale Township Police Ph/610-367-5550 reference incident # 19030301.

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Crime of the Week – 3/18/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Bank Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, February 8, 2019 at 4pm
Location: 4950 Kutztown Road, Muhlenberg Township
Victim: Citizens Bank
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department is investigating a Bank Robbery that occurred on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at about 4:00 PM. The robbery happened at the Citizens Bank located at 4950 Kutztown Rd. within Muhlenberg Township. The Black or Hispanic male suspect robbed the bank at gunpoint. The suspect was described as being approximately 5′ 9″ tall with a slim build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black track type pants. The suspect had the bottom portion of his face covered by some type of mask. He was seen getting out of what appears to be a dark colored Nissan vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this bank robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Muhlenberg Township Police Detective Francis Hill Ph/ 610-929-5454

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Crime of the Week – 3/4/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Armed Bank Robbery
Suspect: Male
Time/Date: January 23rd, 2:30pm
Location: 4930 N. 5th St. Highway
Victim: Riverview Bank
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department (MTPD) is investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred at the Riverview Bank located at 4930 N. 5th St. Hwy. within Muhlenberg Township. The incident took place on 23 January 2019 at approx. 2:30 PM. The armed, male actor was described as follows: a white or light skinned Hispanic male, approx. 6’3” to 6’6” tall with a medium build. He was wearing a maroon colored hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up; gray sweatpants; black boots; black gloves; and a black cloth that covered the lower portion of his face. The actor display a black colored pistol and was left handed. He was carrying a red and black gym bag. He spoke without an accent and repeatedly asked where all of the employees were. The male fled the bank on foot, but later entered a black, 2016 to 2018, Dodge Charger RT Max. No registration information was available.

Anyone with information pertaining to this bank robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Muhlenberg Township police Detective Chris Jones Ph/ 610-929-2717 ext. 224 or email at: [email protected].

Reference incident number 66-19-01088.

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Crime of the Week – 2/25/2019

Crime Details

Offense: Theft from Vehicle
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: 11pm - 6:40am, Thursday, February 20th
Location: 1200 Block of Delaware Ave., Wyomissing Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Four Wheels & Tires
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police are investigating a Theft from vehicle incident that happened during the overnight hours of Wednesday, February 20th 2019. This that happened in the 1200 block of Delaware Ave., within Wyomissing Borough. Between 11:00 PM on Wednesday and about 6:40 AM Thursday unidentified person(s) removed all four wheels and tires from a Toyota Camry. A small log or piece of firewood was used to brace the left side of the vehicle and a cinderblock was used on the right side. The lug nuts to the wheels were left scattered on the ground at the vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify any suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Wyomissing Borough Police Officer Scott Schaeffer Ph/ 610-375-6102.

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Crime of the Week – 2/18/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Thursday, February 14 at 1am
Location: 2747 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Spring Township
Victim: Sprint
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police Department is investigating a commercial business burglary that happened on Thursday, February 14th 2019 at about 1:00 AM. Officers responded to the Sprint Store, 2747 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, within Spring Township to find the front door of the business had been breached with construction tools. The actor were believed to be males, are depicted in the attached photographs, had gained access throughout the store but were unsuccessful gaining access to a store safe. When they left the business they got into a black four-door vehicle that was backed into a space in the front of the store.

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Crime of the Week – 1/30/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Tuesday, January 15th at 9:45pm
Location: 1135 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing Borough
Victim: Wal-Mart
Items Taken: Panasonic Microwave
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a theft incident that happened at Wal-Mart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd., within Wyomissing Borough. This theft happened on Tuesday, January 15th 2019 at about 9:45 pm. This incident was a theft of a Panasonic microwave valued at over $150.00. The subject put the microwave in a shopping cart and wheeled it past all points of sale and out the door to white KIA Soul.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Womissing Borough Police Department, Officer Joseph Klatt Ph/610-375-6102.

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Crime of the Week – 1/21/2019 (REPOST)

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Sunday, March 18th, 2018 @ 10:45pm
Location: LukOil, 315 Penn Ave, West Reading
Victim: LukOil
Items Taken: Cash
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating a robbery incident that happened at the LukOil, 315 Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough. This robbery occurred on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at about 10:45 pm. The depicted suspect displayed a weapon during the robbery and stole an undetermined amount of cash from the business.

Anyone with information pertaining to this robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the West Reading Borough Police C.I. Karie Good Ph/ 610-373-0111 or email at [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/14/19

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Crime Details

Offense: Counterfeit Purchase
Suspect: Male & Female
Time/Date: Monday, January 7th at 8:10pm
Location: Giant, Perkiomen Ave, Exeter Township
Victim: Giant
Items Taken: Green DOT Gift Cards
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police are investigating a counterfeit money gift card purchase. The counterfeit money was presented to Giant, 4655 Perkiomen Ave., within Exeter Township, for the purchase of Green DOT gift cards. The gift card purchase occurred on Monday, January 7th 2019 at about 8:10 pm. The suspects presented counterfeit $10.00 and $20.00 bills for the purchases. The suspects left the area in a white minivan style vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to these counterfeit money purchases or can identify either suspect or the suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police Officer Daniel Fox, Ph/610-779-1490 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week – 1/7/2019

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Heavy-set White Male
Time/Date: Thursday, December 27th, 2018 at 12:30pm
Location: 906 West Leesport Road, Bern Township
Victim: CVS
Items Taken: Prevagen & RoC products totaling $1,242.16
Synopsis:

The Bern Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred at our CVS Pharmacy located at 906 West Leesport Road, within Bern Township. This theft happened on Thursday December 27th, 2018 at about 1230 pm. The suspect is a heavy-set white male in his 40’s with short brown hair and a receding hairline. The male was wearing a dark colored jacket with a gray shirt sticking out from the bottom, cargo pants, and black sneakers with white soles. Video shows the male taking Prevagen (health supplement) and RoC skin care products totaling $1,242.16.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Bern Township Police Det. Sgt. Brett Forry, Phone/ 610-926-2535

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Crime of the Week – 12/31/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: Female
Time/Date: October 28th, 2018
Location: Various
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Credit Card Information
Synopsis:

The Amity Township Police are investigating a credit card fraud where the depicted female suspect used the victim’s lost or stolen credit card. The suspect made purchases on Sunday October 28th 2018. She left a store with a tall, thin W/M, with long brown hair. The male was not with the suspect when she executed the fraudulent credit card transactions, but the white male drove the black suspect vehicle. The following is a list of times and locations where the suspect executed fraudulent transactions:

  • 10/28/18 – 8:18 am – Walmart – in King of Prussia
  • 10/28/18 – 9:19 am – Home Depot – in Pottstown
  • 10/28/18 – 9:46 am – Walmart – in Pottstown
  • 10/28/18 – 10:47 am – Sunoco – in Pottstown
  • 10/28/18 – 4:22 pm – Family Dollar – in Reading
  • 10/28/18 – 5:48 pm – Sunoco – in Reading
  • 10/28/18 – 6:21 pm – Sunoco – in Birdsboro

Anyone with information pertaining to this credit card fraud incident or can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Amity Township Police Detective Michael DiMaria Ph/(610) 689-6000 (Ext. #235)

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Crime of the Week – 12/24/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Friday, December 14th at 2:45 am
Location: 400 Block of W. Main St. in Kutztown Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Multiple Items Stolen
Synopsis:

The Kutztown Borough Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Friday December 14th, 2018 at about 2:45 AM. This burglary happened in the 400 block of W. Main St., within Kutztown Borough. The suspects entered the residence while the occupants were sleeping and stole items from the residence. The suspects were occupying a dark in color, possibly blue, 2011-2018 Jeep Compass driven by Suspect 1

Anyone with information pertaining to this residential burglay incident or can identify either suspect or the suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Kutztown Police Department Corporal Michael Clery (610) 683-3545 ext. 344.

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Crime of the Week – 12/10/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft / Identity Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Sunday, November 11th, 5:50-6:15pm
Location: Hillcrest Racquet Club @ 4401 Perkiomen Ave, Exeter
Victim: Multiple
Items Taken: Purses, Identity Theft
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating thefts from vehicles where car windows were smashed out and purses containing personal information stolen. These thefts happened at the Hillcrest Racquet Club parking lot 4401 Perkiomen Ave, within Exeter Township on Sunday, November 11th 2018 between 5:50 pm and 6:15 pm.

The stolen personal information was used to commit identity theft, by the white female suspect depicted in the images. The suspect used identifying information from the Exeter Township victims to cash, or attempt to cash, several fraudulent checks totaling more than $23,000. These checks were presented at Fulton Banks located in Lancaster Co. (Salisbury Twp., Manheim Twp., Lancaster City, E. Cocalico Twp., Denver Borough & Ephrata Twp.) and Warrington Twp., Bucks Co.

Anyone with information pertaining to these thefts from vehicle and Identity theft incidents or can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Exeter Township Police Department Det. Douglas Keener Ph/610-779-1490 ext- 319

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Crime of the Week 12/3/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: November 14th, 5:50-6:05pm
Location: Lowe's, 2625 Shillington Road, Spring Township
Victim: Male
Items Taken: iPhone X
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police Department is attempting to identify the male in the attached photographs relative to a theft that occurred on Wednesday, November 14th 2018 between 5:50 pm and 6:05 pm. This theft happened at Lowes, 2625 Shillington Road, within the Township of Spring. The victim met the male at the customer service counter to negotiate the sale of an iPhone X. The male grabbed the bag that contained the iPhone and ran out of the store, without paying the victim for the Iphone. The male got into the vehicle in the depicted vehicle attached photograph.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Township Of Spring Police Department Detective Timothy S. Katzaman Ph/ 610-678-3431.

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Crime of the Week 11/19/18

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Overnight, October 7th, 2018
Location: 101 Park Lane, Douglassville, Amity Twsp
Victim: Oliverio's Pizza
Items Taken: Cash Registers & Tip Jar
Synopsis:

The Amity Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Oliverio’s Pizza, 101 Park Lane, Douglassville, within Amity Township. This happened during the overnight hours on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The pictured suspect made entry into the business by using a rock to smash out the glass on the front door. Once inside the suspect took the cash register drawer and a tip jar. The suspect appeared to be wearing a hoodie, glasses, gloves and a shirt tied around his/her face.

Anyone with information pertaining to this Burglary incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Amity Township Police Detective Michael DiMaria Ph/ 610-689-6000 x 235

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Crime of the Week 11/12/18

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Crime Details

Offense: Multiple Home Invasion Robbery
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: November 7th, Afternoon
Location: 1400 Block of Cross Keys Road, Bern Township. Fawn Drive, Cumru Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Jewelry, coats, Purple Heart Pins from WWII. Hand Gun, Jewelry, Cash.
Synopsis:

1st Crime:

The Bern Township Police are investigating a Home Invasion Robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of Cross Keys Road, on Wednesday November 7, 2018 during the afternoon hours.

The suspect(s) entered through an unlocked door adjacent to the home garage, while the home owner was inside the residence. A Hispanic male small to medium build in his late teens/early 20’s wearing blue jeans and a dark color “pom-pom” style knit hat with a gold stripe entered the master bedroom of the residence. The male suspect then pointed a semi-automatic pistol (Silver Barrel & Black Hand Grip) at the home owner as he was seated in a chair. The suspect told the home owner “Do not move or I will shoot you.”

As the male suspect pointed a gun at the home owner, a Hispanic female small to medium build in her late teens/early 20‘s wearing a full Gray sweat suit with a hoodie rummaged through the house.

The suspects stole jewelry, expensive perfume, fur coats, and two Purple Heart pins from WWII.

Attached are some of the more custom style jewelry stolen.

2nd Crime:

The Cumru Township Police are investigating a similar incident that happened in the 000 block of Fawn Drive, on Wednesday November 7th, 2018, at approximately 3:40 pm. When investigators responded to a home for a burglary turned robbery.

The Victim of the Cumru Incident arrived home at about 3:30 pm at his residence to find a dark blue or grey newer model Dodge Dart parked in his driveway. The vehicle displayed possible license plate “AMAW4A”. The license plate was described as having a white background with blue lettering and numbers.

There was no license plate displayed on the front of the vehicle.

A female suspect was seated in the driver’s seat that pointed a handgun at the Victim and told him to walk away. Two additional suspects exited the residence and entered the Dodge Dart. All suspects fled the area in the Dodge Dart and were last seen traveling east on Pheasant Drive.

The suspects stole handgun, jewelry and an undetermined amount of cash.

The Suspects are described as follows:

  1. Hispanic female – late teens to early twenties – dark hair – round face.
  2. Hispanic female – late teens to early twenties – dark hair – thin build – dark sweatpants – dark hooded sweatshirt.
  3. Light skinned black or Hispanic male – early twenties – approximately 5’10” – thin build – dark sweatpants – dark hooded sweatshirt – dark knit hat with grey pom-pom on top.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

Or contact Bern Township Police Detective Sgt. Brett Forry, Ph/ 610-926-2535, email: [email protected]

Or contact Cumru Township Police Detective Christopher Lis, Ph/610-777-9595, email: [email protected]

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Crime of the Week 10/29/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: n/a
Location: The Works, Wyomissing
Victim: The Works
Items Taken: Copper
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a theft of copper that occurred at The Works, 1109 Bern Road, Wyomissing, within Wyomissing Borough. Several thousand dollars’ worth of copper was reported to have been stolen over a period time. A subject was caught on camera in the tunnels of The Works. This person is described as a middle age, Caucasian male and is wanted by investigators for questioning in this theft investigation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this copper theft incident or can identify either suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Wyomissing Police Criminal Investigator Kevin Quinter Ph/610-375-6102.

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Crime of the Week 10/22/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Hit and Run
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Tuesday, October 16th at 4:05pm
Location: Oak Parkway near 47th St. in Exeter
Victim: 10 Year Old Boy
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating a Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident that happened on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 at about 4:05 pm. This accident happened on Oak Parkway right near w. 47th Street, within Exeter Township. The depicted vehicle passed a stopped school bus, travelling East in the West bound lane of Oak Parkway. The school bus was stopped with the flashing lights activated and the “stop” arm deployed. The Ten (10) year old Exeter School student that was struck sustained injuries and was treated at Reading Hospital. The vehicle was last seen travelling East on Oak Parkway.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2004 – 2006 Red Acura MDX with what appears to be a Pennsylvania registration plate. Investigators are requesting assistance with the suspect vehicle registration plate identification and suspect vehicle owner information.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Exeter Township Police Officer Anthony Schappell or Detective Greg Davis Ph/ 610-779-1490.

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Crime of the Week 10/15/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: Male
Time/Date: Saturday, September 29th
Location: U-Haul at 1824 New Holland Road, Reading
Victim: Male & 4-Year Old Son
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Reading Bureau Police Department is investigating an assault that happened on Saturday, September 29th, 2018. The assault occurred at about 6:35 pm where a U-Haul Truck was used as a weapon. This incident happened at U-Haul located at 1824 New Holland Road, Reading, within Kenhorst Borough.

The victims are a male and his four year old son. The incident started as argument with a female who parked her car to close to the victim’s SUV and the argument escalated to an assault by the female’s male acquaintance.

The male suspect picked a cinder block and was going to hit the victim with it but was stopped by his female companion. The victim then got into his SUV to leave the parking lot. At this time the male suspect got into a UHAUL truck and rammed the victim’s vehicle several times in the rear while the victim’s 4 year old son was in the back seat. The victim then got out of his SUV and attempted to record the male suspect driver and the registration plate of the U-Haul truck the suspect was driving. The male suspect then steered the UHAUL truck towards the victim and attempted to run him over but the victim managed to jump out the way of the U-Haul truck. The male suspect, driving the U-Haul truck, then fled north on New Holland Road and then North on Lancaster Ave. The female that was with the male suspect, fled the same direction in a small white sedan with a Maryland registration.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Reading Bureau Police Officer Off Raymond Carter #661 Ph/ 610-655-6116

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Crime of the Week 10/8/2018

Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: October 3rd at 9:20pm
Location: 100 Block of Colonial Drive, Gov. Mifflin Apartments
Victim: 41 yr old female
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

On Wednesday, October 3rd 2018 at about 9:20 pm the Cumru Township Police responded to the 100 block of Colonial Drive, Governor Mifflin Apartments, within Cumru Township. The police investigated an assault incident where the assault victim was found in the laundry / storage area of the apartment building.

The 41 year old female victim related that she had gone to the laundry room shortly after 7:00 pm. The victim stated that while she was in the process of doing her laundry an unknown male came up behind her, grabbed her around the neck and around the waist, pulling her from the laundry room and into a storage area not far from the laundry room. The victim added that the unknown male hit her on the head with an unknown object, knocking her unconscious.

The victim was found at about 9:00 pm, by another apartment building resident, who call 911. The victim was then transported to Reading Hospital for evaluation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Cumru Township Police Department Ph/ 777-9595.

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Crime of the Week 10/1/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary & Vandalism
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: Wednesday, September 26 at 4:45pm
Location: Birdsboro Elementary Center, 400 W. 2nd Street, Birdsboro
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Birdsboro Police Department is investigating a Burglary and vandalism incident that happened at the former Birdsboro Elementary Center, 400 W. 2nd Street, with in the Borough of Birdsboro. This incident took place on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 at about 4:45 pm.

A neighbor to the former school heard an audible alarm and saw flashing lights from within the formal school. No notifications were sent or received by police and fire agencies.

Investigators found that an intruder/s had entered the building through an unlocked window. Once inside the building the intruder/s smashed computer screens and key boards, threw paint throughout the building, turned on all water spouts and also dumped glue and rubber cement throughout the building.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Birdsboro Police Office Steven Kasopsky Ph/ 610-582-6037 or email- [email protected]

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Crime of the Week 9/16/2018

Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: September 1st, 2018
Location: Tommy Boy's Pizzeria, 313 W. Main St. Kutztown
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Kutztown Borough Police Department is investigating an assault incident that happened on Saturday, September 1st. 2018 at about 2:00 am. The assault happened at Tommy Boy’s Pizzeria, 313 W Main Street, within Kutztown Borough. A black male believed to be between 18 and 25 years of age, struck the assault victim from behind with a chair. Based on the location and time of the incident, investigators believe that there are witnesses to this assault incident. Witnesses are requested to make contact with investigators.

Anyone with information pertaining to this assault incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Kutztown Borough Police Department Chief Craig Summers, Ph/ 610-683-3545 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week 8/27/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Retail Theft
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: July 7th, 2018
Location: Berkshire Mall
Victim: Coventry Corners
Items Taken: Merchandise
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Police are attempting to identify the pictures females regarding a retail theft incident that occurred on July 7, 2018 at Coventry Corners in the Berkshire Mall. The suspects entered the store and stole a large amount merchandise.

Anyone with information pertaining to either of this retail theft incident or can identify either suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Wyomissing Police Criminal Investigator Paul Baur, Ph/610-375-6102

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Crime of the Week 8/20/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit Card Fraud
Suspect: n/a
Time/Date: July 27th 2018
Location: Giant & Redner's in Kehhorst
Victim: Giant & Redner's Food Stores
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating incidents of credit card fraud. The first incident took place on Friday, July 27th 2018 at about 5:25 pm at the Giant, 600 E. Lancaster Avenue, within Cumru Township. The second incident also took place on Friday, July 27th, 2018 at about 5:35 pm at Redner’s Market, 300 Kenhorst Plaza, within Kenhorst Borough. Both of these fraudulent transactions were committed by the same person, who is depicted in the surveillance image.

Anyone with information pertaining to either of these fraud incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

or contact the Cumru Township Police, Det. Chris Lis: Ph/ 610-777-9595 or [email protected].

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Crime of the Week 7/23/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Auto Theft
Suspect: unknown
Time/Date: Wednesday, June 6th 2018
Location: Shilington Farmer's Market
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: Ford F250 Pickup Truck
Synopsis:

The Berks County Auto Theft Task Force and the Cumru Township Police Department are investigating a theft of a Ford F250 pickup truck from the Shillington Farmer’s Market. The theft occurred on Wednesday, June 6th 2018. The truck has still not been recovered. The investigator are attempting to identify the depicted individual.

Anyone with information pertaining to either of these theft incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

Or contact Det. Barry Whitmoyer ph/ 610-478-7171 ext 6013 or email: [email protected].

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Crime of the Week 7/16/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Attempted Robbery & Assault
Suspect: Unknown
Time/Date: Saturday, May 12th 2018
Location: Kutztown
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Kutztown Borough Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery and assault incident. This attempted robbery and assault occurred at the intersection of W. Main St. and N. Whiteoak St. Within Kutztown Borough. This incident happened on Saturday, May 12th 2018 at approximately 2:30 A.M. The suspect demanded the victim to empty his pockets and then assaulted him. The suspect depicted in the surveillance photograph is described as a black male, approximately 20 years old, slender build wearing a yellow basketball shirt.

Anyone with information pertaining to this attempted theft incident either of these theft incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kutztown Borough Police Department Corporal Michael Clery (610) 683-3545 ext. 344

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Crime of the Week 7/2/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Unknown
Time/Date: Friday, June 22nd 2018.
Location: 4655 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA
Victim: Giant
Items Taken: Food items.
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating an attempted theft incident that occurred at Giant, 4655 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, within. Exeter Township. This incident happened on Friday June 22nd 2018. The suspect attempted to steal food items from the store and then fled the area in a light colored Toyota Camry. The suspect is depicted in the surveillance photograph wearing the white t-shirt.

Anyone with information pertaining to this attempted theft incident either of these theft incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

or contact Exeter Township Police Officer Darrin Gartner ph/ 610-779-1490

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Featured Crime 6/22/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Commercial Burglary
Suspect: Unknown
Time/Date: Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 3:20 & 4:10am
Location: Takster's Beer Barn & Firearms Defense Industry
Victim: Firearms Defense Industry
Items Taken: Cash, firearms
Synopsis:

The Central Berks Regional Police Department, Exeter Township Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Reading Field Office are investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018.

The first burglary happened at about 3:20 am when the depicted male entered Tasker’s Beer Barn, 6250 Perkiomen Avenue, within the Baumstown section of Exeter Township, by smashing the front glass door. The actor went directly behind the counter in an attempt to locate the cash register but was unsuccessful. He then went in to the office briefly before fleeing the scene.

The second burglary happened at about 4:10 am, when the same male from the Exeter Township incident entered Firearms Defense Industry, 959 Memorial Highway (SR 73) within Oley Township by smashing the front glass window. The actor went directly behind the counter and removed the cash drawer. After the cash drawer the actor located numerous firearms, mostly handguns. The actor then fled the business through the smashed window with the cash drawer and the stolen handguns.

The actor was in and out of both locations in less than two minutes.

The male actor appears to be alone in both incidents. He is described as a tall, thin, white male wearing black shoes, black pants, black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, black handkerchief or scarf covering his face, and a pair of gloves with one being black and white on his left hand.

Even though the suspect surveillance photographs are of poor quality, they are being provided as an example of the actor.

Anyone with information pertaining to either of these commercial burglary incidents or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org.

or contact Central Berks PD Det Sgt Deron Manndel Ph/610-779-1100; Exeter PD, Det. Greg Davis, Ph/610-779-1490, or Special Agent Nicholas Graham (ATF) at [email protected].

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Featured Crime 5/17/2018

Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: unknown
Time/Date: Saturday, April 24th at approximately 7:30pm
Location: Pearle Vision, 714 Woodland Road, Wyomissing
Victim: Pearl Vision
Items Taken: Various pairs of eyeglass frames
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a theft incident that occurred on Saturday, April 24th, 2018 at about 7:30 pm. This theft happened at Pearle Vision, 714 Woodland Road, within the Borough of Wyomissing. Two females and a male entered the store and walked around the store for about 5 minutes while selecting various pairs of eyeglass frames and placing them in their pockets. The value of the various frames is approximately $5,000.00. Subject last seen exiting the store.

Anyone with information pertaining to this theft incident or can identify any of the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact the Wyomissing Police C.I. Courtney Garipoli, Ph/ 610-375-6102

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Featured Crime 5/13/2018

Crime Details

Offense: Burglary/Theft
Suspect: Unknown
Time/Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Location: 600 block of Sheerlund Rd. within Cumru Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Cumru Township Police Department is investigating a Burglary/Theft type incident that happened on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. This incident occurred at a residence located in the 600 block of Sheerlund Rd. This incident involved the theft of copper pipes stolen from the basement of the home. This pipe theft caused flooding and resulted in water damage to the home. The residence was sold and was just a few days from ownership transfer when this incident happened.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Cumru Township Police Department, Detective Rob Wanner, at 610-777-9595 or [email protected].

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Featured Crime 4/27/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: Suspect pictured above
Time/Date: Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at about 10:45 pm
Location: LukOil, 315 Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is seeking information with a robbery incident that happened at the LukOil, 315 Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough. This robbery occurred on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at about 10:45 pm. The depicted suspect displayed a weapon during the robbery and stole an undetermined amount of cash from the business.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the West Reading Borough Police, C.I. Karie Good at 610-373-0111 or email at [email protected].

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Featured Crime 4/18/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Male suspect pictured above
Time/Date: Tuesday, February 13th and Friday, February 16th
Location: Kohl’s department store, 2700 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, within Spring Township and Target Store, 4599 Perkiomen Ave., within Exeter Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department (ETPD) and the Spring Township Police Department (STPD) are attempting to identify the depicted suspect that has been involved in theft incidents within the Berks County area. Thefts occurred on Tuesday, February 13th 2018 at the Kohl’s department store, 2700 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, within Spring Township where the suspect stole a pair of Nike sneakers. On Friday, February 16th, 2018 the same suspect was involved in a theft that occurred at the Target Store, 4599 Perkiomen Ave., within Exeter Township. The suspect in the Target incident stole android cellular phone.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Spring Township Police Officer Nathan Getz, at 610-678-3431 or Exeter Township Police, Detective Greg Davis, at 610-779-1490 (Exeter PD case # 25-18-0800).

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Featured Crime 4/16/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Male suspect pictured above
Time/Date: Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at about 9:00 am
Location: Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons, 1802 Papermill Road, within Wyomissing Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a Theft incident that took place at Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons, 1802 Papermill Road, within Wyomissing Borough. This theft happened on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at about 9:00 am. The male depicted entered Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons office and milled around the office, selecting various pairs of eye glass frames and placing them in his pockets. The subject was last seen leaving the Doctor’s Office in a black colored unknown make or model sport utility vehicle.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Wyomissing Borough Police Department, Officer Sean Engelman,  at 610-375-61020, option 3.

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Featured Crime 4/2/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Distraction Theft
Suspect: Two female suspects
Time/Date: Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 at about 1030 am
Location: Boyer’s Market located at 200 W. 1st. Street within the Borough of Birdsboro
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Birdsboro Police Department is investigating a Distraction Theft that occurred on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 at about 1030 am. This theft happened at the Boyer’s Market located at 200 W. 1st. Street within the Borough of Birdsboro. The depicted female actors scammed the cashier by requesting large amounts of change, then requested larger denomination bills be exchanged for smaller . The actors worked together to confuse and distract the cashier  and stole undisclosed amount of cash. The Birdsboro Police investigation revealed that the Womelsdorf Borough Police Department is also investigating a similar incident with, what appears to be, the same actors.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Birdsboro Police Department, Office Steven Kasopsky, at 610-582-6037 or email [email protected].

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Featured Crime 3/26/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: See photo above
Time/Date: Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at about 10:45 pm
Location: LukOil, 315 Penn Ave.
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating a robbery incident that happened at the LukOil, 315 Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough. This robbery occurred on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at about 10:45 pm. The depicted suspect displayed a weapon during the robbery and stole an undetermined amount of cash from the business.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the West Reading Borough, Police C.I. Karie Good, at 610-373-0111 or email at [email protected].

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Featured Crime 3/12/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: White female and white male
Time/Date: Friday, February 16th 2018 at about 2:20 pm
Location: Island Pizza, 3060 Limekiln Rd, Birdsboro, within Amity Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Amity Township Police department is investigating a theft of cash from Island Pizza, 3060 Limekiln Rd, Birdsboro, within Amity Township. This theft happened on Friday, February 16th 2018 at about 2:20 pm. The actors responsible for the theft of cash from the restaurant were a white female believed to be in her 20’s, who was wearing dark pants, sneakers, black coat with a pink hooded sweatshirt worn under her coat.  Her accomplice was a white male, who was believed to be in her 30’s. The male had a dark beard and was wearing a baseball cap, red jacket and red shoes.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Amity Township Police, Det. Michael DiMaria, at 610-689-6000  X-235.

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Featured Crime 2/26/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Robbery
Suspect: Male in photo above
Time/Date: Monday February 19th, 2018 at about 7:30 pm
Location: Sunoco Mini-Mart (formerly Valero), located at 100 Revere Blvd., within Cumru Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Curmru Township Police Department is investigating a robbery incident that occurred on Monday February 19th, 2018 at about 7:30 pm. The robbery happen at the Sunoco Mini-Mart (formerly Valero), located at 100 Revere Blvd., within Cumru Township.

The Suspect, dressed all in dark clothing, wearing sunglasses, a dark hat, and a dark mask covering the lower portion of his face, entered the store and approached the counter. The Suspect walked behind the counter displaying a dark colored handgun and confronted the Sunoco cashier. The Suspect hit the cashier in the face with the gun in his hand. The Suspect ordered the cashier to get on the floor. The Suspect then took money from the cash register.

The Suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The Suspect also stole cigarettes and several lottery tickets. The Suspect fled the Sunoco Mini-Mart and ran west on Revere Blvd (Rte 724) into Spring Township.

Information derived from the security surveillance shows the Suspect is wearing layers of clothing and appears to be a light skinned male wearing dark clothes, a hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, and the lower part of his face covered. The Suspect is a short to medium height male and appears to have a medium build.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Cumru Township Police Department at 610-777-9595.

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Featured Crime 2/19/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Debris dumping
Suspect: Male in photo above
Time/Date: Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at about 11:10 am
Location: Exeter Township Trout Run Brush Depository
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police department is investigating a debris dumping that happened on Wednesday, February 14th 2018 at about 11:10 am. The dumping took place at the Exeter Township Trout Run Brush Depository. The vehicle operator dumped wooden planks containing nails and screws, cement blocks and a metal vehicle axle. The brush depository is for yard waste only and no commercial entities are permitted use of the facility. The police are attempting to identify the operator of the vehicle. Please refer to incident # 25-18-0807.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Exeter Township Police Department, Detective Sgt. Michael Godshall, at 610-779-1490 or email [email protected].

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Featured Crime 2/12/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Male in photo above
Time/Date: Thursday, February 8th 2018 at about 10:30 am
Location: Redner’s Grocery store, 5471 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, within Ontelaunee Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Northern Berks Regional Police Department is investigating a theft incident that happened at the Redner’s Grocery store, 5471 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, within Ontelaunee Township. This theft occurred on Thursday, February 8th 2018 at about 10:30 am. A male suspect entered the store used a small cart to gather steaks from the meat case. The suspect then used grocery a isle for cover and concealed the steaks in a backpack. Once the steaks were in the suspects backpack, he immediately left the store.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Northern Berks Regional Police, Sgt. Robert Wood, at 610-926-2999.

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Featured Crime 2/5/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft from vehicle
Suspect: Male in photo above
Time/Date: Monday, January 29th, 2018
Location: Berks Lanes Parking Lot, 3190 Shillington Road, within Sinking Spring and vehicles along James Street
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Sinking Spring Borough Police Department is investigating several theft from vehicle incidents. These incidents occurred on Monday, January 29th, 2018. Vehicles on the Berks Lanes Parking Lot, 3190 Shillington Road, within Sinking Spring and vehicles along James Street were victimized. One of the credit cards stolen from a James Street vehicle was used at the Wawa on Penn Ave.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Sinking Spring Borough Police, James Oxenrider, at 610-678-1906 or email [email protected].

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Featured Crime 1/29/2018

Crime Details

Offense: Assault
Suspect: Three white males
Time/Date: Saturday, January 20th 2018 at about 10:20 pm
Location: Rear parking lot of the 200 block of E. Philadelphia Avenue in Boyertown
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Boyertown Borough Police Department is investigating an assault incident. This assault took place on Saturday, January 20th 2018 at about 10:20 pm. A 24 year old female was punch in the face, while she was retrieving items from her vehicle that was parked in a rear parking lot of the 200 block of E. Philadelphia Avenue.

The victim described the assailants as being three white males in their 20’s. One was described as wearing blue jeans and a brown Carhartt style jacket. Another was wearing blue jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt with the hood covering his head and the third was wearing blue jeans and a Navy blue colored coat and a baseball cap.

Once the victim was knocked to the ground she was able to get up and run away from the assailants. The victim did not seek medical attention for any injuries that she sustained.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Boyertown Borough Police Department, Officer Michael Sell, at 610-369-3050 or email [email protected]. Please reference case # 94-18-0186

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Featured Crime 1/22/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: White male and white female
Time/Date: Sunday, December 31st, 2017 at about 4:15 pm
Location: Mill Property Antiques store located at 2910 Main Street Morgantown, within Caernarvon Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating a theft of various collectible coins stolen from the Mill Property Antiques store located at 2910 Main Street Morgantown, within Caernarvon Township. The theft occurred on Sunday, December 31st, 2017 at about 4:15 pm.

The coins taken were of various pennies, nickels and state quarters. The coins were all stored in 2”x2” cardboard coin holders with a number “101” written on the front. The suspect is described as being a white male in his 40’s, about 5’6″, a little stocky, with dark hair, wearing a dark blue hooded jacket, dark shirt, black knit winter hat, blue jeans and work boots. The male was also accompanied by a woman who is described as a white female being a little older and shorter with dark hair with a little grey in it. The woman was wearing a bandana on her head. The suspects fled in a dark red or maroon color Subaru Outback station wagon.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Caernarvon Township Police Detective Chad Eberly at (610) 286-1012 ext 122 or email at [email protected].

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Featured Crime 1/5/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Criminal mischief
Suspect: Three suspects pictured above
Time/Date: Thursday, December 28th 2017 around 10:30 pm
Location: Birdsboro Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Birdsboro Borough Police Department is investigating at least thirty (30) incidents of criminal mischief, where vehicles were pelted with eggs. These incidents occurred on Thursday, December 28th 2017 around 10:30 pm. On this same date at about 9:35 pm, the three depicted individuals purchased 7 1/2 dozen eggs from the Redner’s store located on Carsonia Avenue. The Birdsboro Police are requesting assistance with the identification of the depicted subjects as being persons of interest in investigation.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Birdsboro Police Chief Roth at 610-582-6037.

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Featured Crime 1/2/2018

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Crime Details

Offense: Counterfeit
Suspect: Black male
Time/Date: Sunday, December 24th, 2017
Location: Wal-Mart at 100 Crossing Blvd, Elverson, within Caernarvon Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating an incident involving counterfeit $100.00 bills, that happened on Sunday, December 24th, 2017, when a black male entered the Wal-Mart at 100 Crossing Blvd, Elverson, within Caernarvon Township. Once in the electronics department of the store the suspect purchased two Xbox Ones and a Nintendo Switch, with additional service plans. The suspect provided $1,700.00 cash to pay for his purchase. The cash was all $100 dollar bills and all the bills were counterfeit.

The suspect was described as a black male between 45 and 59 years of age, wearing black jumpsuit and an orange undershirt. The suspect was also described as wearing a grey and white flannel winter hat. It is believed that the suspect was operating a dark colored, possibly black, newer model Sport Utility Vehicle or Crossover type vehicle, similar to a Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento.

The following serial numbers were observed on the $100.00 bills
Serial # HB15855034R  Series 2006
Serial # KJ11278618A  Series 2006A
Serial # AC80101267A  Series 1996
Serial # KF07072648C  Series 2006A
Serial # HJ72531089A  Series 2006

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Caernarvon Township Police Department, Det. Chad Eberly, at (610) 286-1012 ext. 122 or email [email protected].

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Featured Crime 12/26/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft and assault
Suspect: Hispanic male
Time/Date: Wednesday, December 20th 2017 at approximately 7:40 pm
Location: Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Road, within Wyomissing
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police are investigating a Theft and assault incident. On Wednesday, December 20th 2017 at approximately 7:40 pm, the depicted male stole two items from the Hollister store inside the Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Road, within Wyomissing.  The subject was confronted by store loss prevention in the common area of the mall.  The suspect bit the employee and fled. The suspect ran across the parking lot climbed a fence and ran across route 222. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5′ 3″ tall weighing about 130 lbs.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Wyomissing Borough Police Department, Officer Peter Percell, at 610-375-6102, option #2.

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Featured Crime 12/18/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: ATM tampering
Suspect: Unknown
Time/Date: Thursday, December 14th 2017
Location: Diamond Federal Credit Union, 6591 Perkiomen Ave, Birdsboro, within Exeter Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating an ATM tampering incident that happened at The Diamond Federal Credit Union, 6591 Perkiomen Ave, Birdsboro, within Exeter Township. The incident happened on Thursday, December 14th 2017. The depicted suspect vehicle and person attempted to install a skimming device on the ATM, however , the skimming device was discovered and removed by bank personnel during a daily inspection.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Exeter Township Police Department, Det. Sgt. Michael Godshall at 610-779-1490 or email [email protected].

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Featured Crime 12/11/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: White male
Time/Date: Early morning hours of December 1, 2017
Location: Within the Township of Spring
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Spring Township Police Department is investigating two residential night time burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of December 1, 2017. These burglaries happened within the Township of Spring. The residents were sleeping at the time of the burglaries. In one burglary a vehicle was stolen and driven by the depicted suspect. This same suspect also used one of the credit cards stolen during one of the burglaries to make purchases at multiple locations around the area.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Spring Township Police Detective Cory Huntsinger at 610-678-3431 or email [email protected].

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Featured Crime 12/1/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Identity theft
Suspect: Black male
Time/Date: September 6th 2017 between 10:15 am and 3:30 pm
Location: First National Bank, 5140 Perkiomen Avenue, within Exeter Township
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Exeter Township Police Department is investigating an identity theft incident where a victim’s personal information was used to compromise the victim’s bank account. This incident took place at the First National Bank, 5140 Perkiomen Avenue, within Exeter Township. The suspect, who was described as a black male compromised the account several times on September 6th 2017 between 10:15 am and 3:30 pm.

The suspect used the bank’s interactive teller machine at two different locations and performed three successful transactions which enable the suspect to steal approximately $3,000.00 from the victim’s bank account.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Exeter Township Police Department, Detective Doug Keener, at 610-779-1490.

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Featured Crime 11/27/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Credit card theft
Suspect: White male accompanied by a white female
Time/Date: Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at about 12:30 pm
Location: Wyomissing Wal-Mart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd, within Wyomissing Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is investigating a credit card theft that happened at the Wyomissing Wal-Mart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd, within Wyomissing Borough. This incident occurred on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at about 12:30 pm. The victim left his debit card in an Automated Teller Machine. The store surveillance footage captured a white male taking the debit card from the automated teller machine. The white male was accompanied by a white female and the two of them then went to several stores and used the stolen debit card to make about $2,000.00 worth of purchases. The suspects were seen entering and leaving the Wal-mart parking lot in a black Honda Accord coupe.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Wyomissing Borough Police, Officer Barry Moyer, at 610-375-6102, option # 3.

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Featured Crime 11/20/2017

Crime Details

Offense: Criminal mischief
Suspect: Four male juvenile suspects
Time/Date: Friday, March 25th 2017 and Tuesday, April 18th 2017
Location: Home located at 18 Catherine Street, within Shillington Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Shillington Borough Police Department is investigating two incident of criminal mischief. In both cases the home located at 18 Catherine Street, within Shillington Borough was targeted. The first incident was on Friday, March 25th 2017. The second incident was on Tuesday, April 18th 2017. The damage to the residence has been reported to have reached an estimated $10,000.00.

The suspects in these cases appear to be juveniles and can be seen on video surveillance near the home.

The attached link is to the Shillington Borough Police Department Facebook page where the surveillance videos are posted for review by the public.

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Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Shillington Police, Officer Matthew Arndt, at 610-777-3947.

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Featured Crime 11/13/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Two male suspects
Time/Date: Wednesday, November 8th 2017 about 10:00 am
Location: Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 525 Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The West Reading Borough Police Department is investigating a Theft incident. The Theft happened on Wednesday, November 8th 2017 about 10:00 am at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 525 Penn Ave., within West Reading Borough. Investigators are attempting to identify the two suspects in the incident.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the West Reading Borough Police Criminal Investigator, Karie Good, at 610-373-0111.

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Featured Crime 10/30/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Theft
Suspect: Middle aged stock build white female
Time/Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017 between 9:00 am and 10:00 am
Location: Walmart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd, within Wyomissing Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

On Saturday, October 7th, 2017 between 9:00 am and 10:00 am an unidentified female took the wallet of another person, from a shopping cart at Walmart, 1135 Berkshire Blvd, within Wyomissing Borough. The suspect is described as a middle aged stock build white female. Store surveillance shows the suspect going out of camera range with the wallet in view and upon re-appearing within camera view, the wallet is missing. The suspect purchased some animal food and quickly left the store in a silver sedan with an unknown registration.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact the Wyomissing Borough Police Department, Officer Ashley Borman, at 610-375-6101, option #2.

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Featured Crime 10/23/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Burglary
Suspect: Unknown
Time/Date: The morning of October 13, 2017
Location: Industrial Consortium, 40 S. Church Street, within Mohnton Borough
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Mohnton Police Department is investigating a burglary that was reported on the morning of October 13, 2017. The burglary took place at Industrial Consortium, 40 S. Church Street, within Mohnton Borough. The actors stole 20 pieces of high quality, military grade, aluminum, computer housing lids.  These parts have an estimated value of over $2,000.00. The investigation has not revealed the number of actors or what the items were stolen for.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Mohnton Borough Police Chief Eric Pistilli  at 610-777-6909.

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Featured Crime 10/14/2017

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Crime Details

Offense: Grandparent Scam
Suspect: Three male suspects
Time/Date: Starting on September 26th
Location: Various locations
Victim: n/a
Items Taken: n/a
Synopsis:

The Caernarvon Township Police Department is investigating a “Grandparent Scam” that began on September 26th. The victim is an 88 year old female. She received a call from someone who claimed to be her grandson. The “grandson” said that he was driving a friend’s car and there was marijuana in the car and he had been arrested and needed money to get out of jail. The grandson then passed the phone over to an unknown male who said his name was Sergeant DAVIS.  Sgt. DAVIS instructed my victim to go to Walmart and obtain (2) two $1,000.00 gift cards and call him back at a specified number, to provide the gift card numbers.

The elderly victim was provided with accurate information, by the suspects, such as her grandson’s name and address.

The following day, September 27th., the elderly victim received another call for “Sgt Davis” asking for another $2,000.00 in Walmart gift cards, which the victim supplied.

The gift cards were cashed at three different locations by three different individuals.

  1. 09/26/17 at 1726 hours – Store #1182 174 Cypress Point Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32164-7438
  2. 09/27/17 at 1243 hours – Store #5227 6000 Burke Commons Road, Burke, VA 22015-2805
  3. 09/27/17 at 1434 hours – Store # 1852 14000 Worth Ave, Woodbridge ,VA 22192-4121

Investigation learned that when the suspects went in to cash the elderly victim’s gift cards, they also cashed numerous other cards at the same time. Some of the other cards were generated from out of Booneville, AZ; King, NC; & several other PA areas.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or who can identify the suspects is requested to call Crime Alert Berks Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913 or use your mobile phone to text tips to keyword ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411. You may also contact Caernarvon Township Police, Detective Chad Eberly at 610-286-1012 x-122.

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Featured Crime 9/29/2017

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