State Police at Hamburg are investigating two theft incidents in Upper Berks County that are believed to be related.
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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, the suspect(s) removed six batteries from wood chippers which were parked on the property of 25 N. 5th St.,
The loss of these batteries is valued at approximately $1150.
In addition, the suspect(s) used a pry bar to open a side access panel to the Victim’s truck.
The damage to the truck is valued at approximately $1000.
The suspect(s) then removed one Stihl 461 chainsaw valued at approximately $1000, a Stihl trim saw 201T valued at approximately $600 and a Stihl BG55 blower which was valued at approximately $200.
Prior to the theft, a vehicle was observed driving past the Upper Bern Twp. Building. The vehicle appeared to be a 2-door coupe (Likely a Hyundai Veloster).
It was observed passing the municipal building and parking to the rear of where the Victim’s vehicles were located. A male was also observed walking with these items past the Upper Bern Twp. Municipal Building.
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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, Five “cherry Picker” trucks were broken into at Nelson's Tree Service located on Bright School Rd ½ mile north of SR 183
in Penn Township. Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open. Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken. Total loss approx. $5,000.00.
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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
in Penn Township. Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open. Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken. Total loss approx. $5,000.00.
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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
