Thursday, September 16, 2021

State Police Investigating Attempted Extortion on Snapchat in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigated an attempted extortion.

According to Troopers, on August 27th, 2021, it was reported to police that someone hacked the snapchat of a 21 year old male from Washington Township and stole private photographs.  

The unknown suspect asked for money and in exchange would not leak the photographs.

Troopers say the incident is still under investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Schuylkill Haven Barracks at (570) 754-4600.