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Home Invasion Robberies
On August 16, 2019 at approximately 10 PM, West Chester Police Officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion robbery in the 500 block of S. Matlack Street. On location, officers made contact with the victim who stated two B/M's entered his home and ordered him to lay face down on the floor.
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Theft from Vehicle/Credit Card and Access Device Fraud
The West Chester Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying this subject. Multiple victims had their credit cards taken while their vehicles were parked in parking lots at two different parks in East Bradford Township on June 7, 2019. The actor then used the stolen credit cards to purchase pre-paid cards at three Target locations on June 7, 2019. Anyone wi
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Assault Investigation
The West Chester Police Department is asking for your assistance in an attempt to identify the W/M/ 25-30 YOA, medium build, with a beard and green polo with white stripe. On Sunday, March 17, 2019 at approximately 12:35 AM, West Chester Police officers responded to the Side Bar Restaurant located at 10 E Gay St in the Borough for a reported assault with injuries.
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Theft from Motor Vehicle/Credit Card Fraud
On December 28, 2018 at approximately 9:00 AM West Chester police officers were called to the Audubon Manor apartment complex, in the 200 block of N.
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Stolen credit cards
The West Chester Police are looking for assistance in identifying the actors in the photos regarding stolen credit cards from the YMCA in West Chester on November 17, 2018. Actor #1 entered the YMCA after asking how to get to the basketball games in the gym. Actor 1 then went into several different locations in the YMCA and removed a wallet from one of the offices.
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Retail Theft
On October 30, 2018 at approximately 9:01 PM, West Chester Police officers responded to the Wine and Spirits store in the Bradford Plaza located in East Bradford Township for a reported retail theft.
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Armed Robbery
West Chester Police continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at approximately 8:22 PM. A Hispanic male entered Nuevo Mexico, 339 W.
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September 16, 2019

Lewis, Christopher - Robbery and 3 additional charges

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 12:54 AM 2 victims reported to the West Chester Police they were just robbed at gunpoint while walking in the 400 Blk of W. Union St. in West Chester Borough. The actors reportedly displayed a silver handgun and robbed the victims of their cell phones, wallets...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property

September 16, 2019

Hayes, Marcel - Robbery and 3 additional charges

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 12:54 AM 2 victims reported to the West Chester Police they were just robbed at gunpoint while walking in the 400 Blk of W. Union St. in West Chester Borough. The actors reportedly displayed a silver handgun and robbed the victims of their cell phones, wallets...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property

September 16, 2019

Provost, William - (1 count each) DUI

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 12:53 AM West Chester Police officers observed a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the 400 block of W. Union St. Officers stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, William Provost, W/M/ 29 YOA of West Chester, PA . Provost was arrested for DUI...

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Charges:

(1 count each) DUI

September 15, 2019

Young, Shacube Enock - Robbery and 6 additional charges

On September 14, 2019 at approximately 11:00 PM, a resident of 20 South Matlack St. called to report that there was a man with a gun in the residence. West Chester Police officers arrived and saw a subject fleeing from the house with a gun. The Investigation revealed one of the occupants of the...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Recklessly Endangering, criminal trespass

September 14, 2019

Soto, Juan M Jr. - (1 count) DUI

On September 14, 2019 at approximately 4:11 AM a West Chester Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of E Gay St. The operator Juan M Soto, Jr, H/M/23 YOA of Philadelphia, PA was arrested for DUI. He was released on a summons. Action pending in Magisterial Court..

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Charges:

(1 count) DUI

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September 16, 2019

Lewis, Christopher - Robbery and 3 additional charges

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 12:54 AM 2 victims reported to the West Chester Police they were just robbed at gunpoint while walking in the 400 Blk of W. Union St. in West Chester Borough. The actors reportedly displayed a silver handgun and robbed the victims of their cell phones, wallets...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property

September 16, 2019

Hayes, Marcel - Robbery and 3 additional charges

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 12:54 AM 2 victims reported to the West Chester Police they were just robbed at gunpoint while walking in the 400 Blk of W. Union St. in West Chester Borough. The actors reportedly displayed a silver handgun and robbed the victims of their cell phones, wallets...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property

September 16, 2019

Provost, William - (1 count each) DUI

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 12:53 AM West Chester Police officers observed a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the 400 block of W. Union St. Officers stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, William Provost, W/M/ 29 YOA of West Chester, PA . Provost was arrested for DUI...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1 count each) DUI

September 15, 2019

Young, Shacube Enock - Robbery and 6 additional charges

On September 14, 2019 at approximately 11:00 PM, a resident of 20 South Matlack St. called to report that there was a man with a gun in the residence. West Chester Police officers arrived and saw a subject fleeing from the house with a gun. The Investigation revealed one of the occupants of the...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Recklessly Endangering, criminal trespass

September 14, 2019

Soto, Juan M Jr. - (1 count) DUI

On September 14, 2019 at approximately 4:11 AM a West Chester Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of E Gay St. The operator Juan M Soto, Jr, H/M/23 YOA of Philadelphia, PA was arrested for DUI. He was released on a summons. Action pending in Magisterial Court..

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) DUI

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August 23, 2017

Dougherty , Thomas Jude - (1) count of Public Drunkenness and 1 additional charge

On 08/22/17 at approximately 00:39 AM, officers were flagged down by three individuals at the corner of Church and Gay Street. The individuals reported that an male subject was standing on the corner of Market and High Street, in possession of a large stick, attempting to start a fight with...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Public Drunkenness, (1) count Prohibited offensive weapons

July 7, 2017

NILAN, LINA LOUISE - (13) counts Forgery and 2 additional charges

Nilan is currently wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. Nilan failed to appear for trial regarding a case from 2014 when she stole checks from her employer and wrote checks to family members without permission from her employer. If anyone knows Nilan's...

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Charges:

(13) counts Forgery, (13) counts RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY, (13) counts THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING

May 9, 2017

Becker, Steven - (1) count of Bad Checks and 1 additional charge

A Warrant has been issued for Steven Becker for Bad Checks, Theft, and RSP.

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1) count of Bad Checks, (1) Count Count Theft; (1) Count Count Receiving Stolen Property; (1) Count Theft by deception; (7) Counts Deceptive Business Practices

September 2, 2019

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On September 2, 2019 West Chester Police officers responded to 645 S. Matlack St. for the report of a burglary discovered. The resident of 645 S. Matlack reported that around 03:00 AM on September 1st. an unknown actor entered the residence through the unlocked front door. The actor took a backpack...

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West Chester Police Department

Incident Type:

Burglary

July 18, 2019

Attempted Kidnapping

On July 17, 2019 at approximately 6:00 PM, West Chester Police officers were dispatched to the area of S. Penn St. and E. Barnard St. for the report of an attempted kidnapping of a juvenile. The juvenile described the male as white, approximately 5'4'', in his 40's, bald head with black hair on the...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

July 17, 2019

Accident Investigation

On July 16, 2019 at approximately 4:31 PM West Chester Police and Good Fellowship Ambulance were dispatched to a serious vehicle accident on State Route 52/Lenape Rd. and Forest Rd. in East Bradford Township. The accident involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. The driver of the motorcycle, a 38...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

June 25, 2019

Criminal Trespass

On June 25, 2019 at approximately 10:20 AM, the West Chester Police Department received a call for a burglary in progress in the area of the 100 block of W. Prescott Alley. Police searched the area for a subject described as a Hispanic male, wearing a white Phillies jersey with "Utley and #26" on...

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West Chester Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

June 6, 2019

M.V. Theft

On June 6, 2019 at approximately 06:39 AM West Chester Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Scenic Drive for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The victim stated that their gray Dodge Durango was stolen from the driveway of the residence. There were several other thefts from vehicles in the...

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Incident Type:

Motor Vehicle Theft

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September 3, 2019

Burglary- 789 Tree Ln

On September 3, 2019 at approximately 02:53 AM The West Chester Police Department was dispatched to 789 Tree Ln, East Bradford Township, for a reported burglary attempt that had just occurred. Officers responded to the scene, set up a perimeter and with the assistance of a Chester County Sheriffs K...

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Case Status:

Current

August 19, 2019

Home Invasion Robberies

On August 16, 2019 at approximately 10 PM, West Chester Police Officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion robbery in the 500 block of S. Matlack Street. On location, officers made contact with the victim who stated two B/M's entered his home and ordered him to lay face down on the...

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West Chester Police Department

Case Status:

Current

August 7, 2019

Arson of an Occupied Structure

On August 7, 2019 at approximately 4:20 PM the West Chester Police Department and the West Chester Fire Department responded to the Hannum Gardens Apartments, 601 Downingtown Pike for the report of an apartment fire. Responding officers received information that the fire may have been intentionally...

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Case Status:

Current

July 10, 2019

Home Improvement Fraud

Between April 19, 2017 and May 16, 2017 a General Contractor was contracted to work on the property in the 200 Block of W. Barnard St. Between those dates the owner of the property gave the contractor $17,793.07. The property owner assumed that the money was going towards the demolition of the...

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West Chester Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

June 25, 2019

Thefts from Vehicles

Between June 24, 2019 and the morning of June 25, 2019, 12 vehicles in the south - south east portion of the Borough were entered and had items stolen from them. Camera footage from one of these incidents shows 4 males rummaging through multiple vehicles in the area of 500 S High St. All of the...

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Case Status:

Current

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September 11, 2019

Public Indecency

On September 10, 2019 at approximately 10:43 PM West Chester Police officers responded to the 200 block of S. New Street where a reportedly naked white male exposed himself to a group of females. On September 11, 2019 at approximately 01:02 AM, West Chester Police responded to the 200 block of S...

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August 12, 2018

Accident Investigation

On August 12, 2018 at approximately 06:54 AM West Chester Police officers was dispatched to the 600 block of South High Street for a reported one-vehicle auto accident. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle struck a tree and overturned. Officers arrived to find the sole occupant of the vehicle...

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May 31, 2017

West Chester Police Night Out Against Crime Event 2017

Save the Date!!! West Chester Police Night Out Against Crime Event 2017! More Information will be posted soon! Event Sponsors are still NEEDED!

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