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Retail Theft Investigation
The West Chester Police Department is investigating a Retail Theft that occurred at 5 Senses located at 133 W Market St. on December 24, 2018.
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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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Stolen Motor Vehicle
On October 21, 2018 at approximately 10:56 AM, West Chester Police officers responded to the 200 block of South Walnut Street for a reported stolen motor vehicle. The unknown actor shown in the pictures, allegedly removed the victims 2016 Jeep Gran Cherokee from her rear parking area and drove North in Sharon Alley.
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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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Scott L. Bohn, Chief of Police

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March 2, 2019

Johnson, Arcale - (1 count) Retail Theft (M-2)

On February 26/, 2019 at approximately 3:57 PM West Chester Police Officers were dispatched to the Giant Food Store, 698 Downingtown Pike, for the report of a Retail Theft. As a result of the investigation, Arcale Johnson, B/M/45 YOA of Coatesville, PA was arrested and charged with Retail Theft.

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Charges:

(1 count) Retail Theft (M-2)

March 1, 2019

wanner, matthew - (1) Count Forgery F2 and 1 additional charge

On March 1, 2019, Matthew C. Wanner W/M/28 YOA of Exton, PA was arrested on Forgery and Theft charges. The charges stem from October 20, 2018 when Wanner was working as a waiter at a restaurant on E Gay Street. Wanner allegedly submitted a customer's bill with an altered gratuity amount to the...

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Charges:

(1) Count Forgery F2, Theft by Deception M3

March 1, 2019

Jackson, Cody Thomas - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence- General impairment

On February 28, 2019 at approximately 10:11 PM West Chester Police officers stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of E. Market St for a traffic offense. As a result of the stop, Cody Jackson, W/M/27 YOA, of West Chester, PA was taken into custody for DUI. Jackson was processed and released on summons.

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Charges:

(1 count) Driving Under the Influence- General impairment

March 1, 2019

Assault- Kildaire's Irish Pub

On March 1, 2019 at approximately 1:59 AM, West Chester Police officers were flagged down for an assault that occurred at Kildare's Irish Pub, 18 W Gay St. An employee of the bar was found to have been assaulted and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. A Suspect has been...

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Case Status:

Current

February 27, 2019

Oakes, Terrence - (1 count) Retail Theft and 3 additional charges

On February 23, 2019 around 1:00 PM, a subject entered the CVS store located at 760 Miles Road in East Bradford Township, removed multiple items and left without paying. The subject was unable to be located at that time. On February 27, 2019 at approximately 1:30 PM West Chester Police Officers...

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Charges:

(1 count) Retail Theft, (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property, possession of Drug Parapernalia, (1) count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana

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March 2, 2019

Johnson, Arcale - (1 count) Retail Theft (M-2)

On February 26/, 2019 at approximately 3:57 PM West Chester Police Officers were dispatched to the Giant Food Store, 698 Downingtown Pike, for the report of a Retail Theft. As a result of the investigation, Arcale Johnson, B/M/45 YOA of Coatesville, PA was arrested and charged with Retail Theft.

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Retail Theft (M-2)

March 1, 2019

wanner, matthew - (1) Count Forgery F2 and 1 additional charge

On March 1, 2019, Matthew C. Wanner W/M/28 YOA of Exton, PA was arrested on Forgery and Theft charges. The charges stem from October 20, 2018 when Wanner was working as a waiter at a restaurant on E Gay Street. Wanner allegedly submitted a customer's bill with an altered gratuity amount to the...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Forgery F2, Theft by Deception M3

March 1, 2019

Jackson, Cody Thomas - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence- General impairment

On February 28, 2019 at approximately 10:11 PM West Chester Police officers stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of E. Market St for a traffic offense. As a result of the stop, Cody Jackson, W/M/27 YOA, of West Chester, PA was taken into custody for DUI. Jackson was processed and released on summons.

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Driving Under the Influence- General impairment

February 27, 2019

Oakes, Terrence - (1 count) Retail Theft and 3 additional charges

On February 23, 2019 around 1:00 PM, a subject entered the CVS store located at 760 Miles Road in East Bradford Township, removed multiple items and left without paying. The subject was unable to be located at that time. On February 27, 2019 at approximately 1:30 PM West Chester Police Officers...

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Charges:

(1 count) Retail Theft, (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property, possession of Drug Parapernalia, (1) count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana

February 27, 2019

Nasir, Nafeese Qui Di - (1) (F1) Burglary and 1 additional charge

On January 11, 2019 at approximately 6:00 PM Nafeese Nasir, B/M/20 YOA of Philadelphia, allegedly entered the residence at 226 E. Nields St. through a front side window. The house was unoccupied. Once inside Nasir is alleged to have stayed stayed in the house for approx. 2 1/2 hours and ate their...

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Charges:

(1) (F1) Burglary, (1 count) Criminal Tresappass (Felony)

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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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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

February 10, 2019

Burglary

On February 10, 2019 officers responded to Baldwins Book Barn, 865 Lenape Rd East Bradford Twp. for the report of a burglary discovered. Employees reported arriving at the store to find a broken window on the front door and several books missing from inside the store. This incident is under...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

January 26, 2019

ROBBERY

On Friday, 1/25/2019 at approximately 7:46 PM West Chester Police Officers responded to the 500 block of S.Walnut St. for a report of a home invasion robbery involving a handgun. Victims reported they were playing video games listening to music when 2 B/M subjects entered the room. Actor #1...

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Incident Type:

Robbery

November 11, 2018

Suspicious Circumstances

On November 11, 2018 at 01:16 AM a Hispanic male, driving a silver SUV, picked up a passenger in the 50 block of Price Street stating that he was their Uber driver. The unknown male in his 20's-30's did not take the passenger to the address as requested and continued into East Bradford Township...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

November 7, 2018

Theft

At October 20, 2018 at approximately 1:54 PM West Chester Police officers responded to the West Chester Library at 415 N Church St for a reported theft. The victim reported that between 12:20 PM and 12:30 PM unknown actor(s) stole a wallet and a nylon bag containing personal ID cards, credit cards...

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Incident Type:

Theft

November 5, 2018

Stolen Bike

On October 20, 2018 at approximately 2:59 PM, West Chester Police officers responded to 615 Mechanics Alley for a reported stolen bike. The bike is described as a blue girls bike with rainbow stickers on the handle bars. The bike was stolen sometime between 4:00 PM, October 20, 2018 and 10:45 AM on...

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Incident Type:

Theft

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March 1, 2019

Assault- Kildaire's Irish Pub

On March 1, 2019 at approximately 1:59 AM, West Chester Police officers were flagged down for an assault that occurred at Kildare's Irish Pub, 18 W Gay St. An employee of the bar was found to have been assaulted and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. A Suspect has been...

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West Chester Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 24, 2019

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 3:12 PM, West Chester Police responded to the 1200 block of Allerton Rd. East Bradford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania for a report of a body being discovered by workers clearing brush from beneath a PECO Tower. The deceased was identified as Twain Cleveland B/...

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Case Status:

Current

January 17, 2019

Retail Theft Investigation

The West Chester Police Department is investigating a Retail Theft that occurred at 5 Senses located at 133 W Market St. on December 24, 2018. The attached surveillance photo is of the suspect in the store allegedly removing approximately $500 dollars worth of merchandise from the shelves. Anyone...

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Case Status:

Current

January 17, 2019

Burglary- 226 E Nields St

On January 12, 2019 at approximately 3:41 PM, Officers responded to 226 E Nields St. for a reported burglary discovered. It was determined that between January 1, 2019 and January 12, 2019, unknown actor(s) entered the house, and appeared to have occupied the residence while the residents were away...

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Case Status:

Current

January 9, 2019

Assault Investigation

The West Chester Police Department is investigating an altercation that resulted in two males being hospitalized, one with serious facial injuries. On New Year's eve just moments before midnight an altercation took place inside Kildare's Irish Pub, 18 West Gay Street. The altercation took place at...

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Case Status:

Current

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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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