Hello All --
Even though I'm living in Allentown -- I'm still posting the PCA Crime Alerts here....
Josh
There has been a report of a break-in last Tuesday at 2:45am on Crescent. The intruder is described as black male no taller than 5'6" with a scrawny build. He wore a navy blue or black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants, short haircut. The intruder escaped through an open window after being surprised by home owner. Shortly after the break-in/invasion the police were called. The police said the intruder used a garbage can as a ladder to enter through the small side window into the dining room. The police also mentioned that the description of the suspect somewhat matched the description of another suspect who invaded a home on Sterling the night before.
Last Wednesday, after dark, there were two attempted break- ins on Fairfield. The same way as the two on Orchard, through the back yards, breaking the rear fence of the house and trying to gain access that way. One house has two big dogs; one of the dogs chased the person back over the fence. Nobody got into either house. So far this summer, there have been 7 attempted break- ins. One actually happening on Fairfield. If you see something, be sure to call 911 no matter how suspicious.
On a related note, a homeowner on Fairfield caught someone in his car taking the change. He chased the guy. He was arrested and went downtown and id'd him out of a lineup and is pressing charges.
