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Brookhaven police report uptick in retail thefts, two vehicle recoveries and request to PennDOT to study Edgemont/Whitley intersection
Summary
Acting Chief reported 696 calls for service in January, continuing retail theft problems, two motor-vehicle-theft recoveries and resident concerns about the Edgemont Avenue/Whitley Road intersection; police urged residents to guard against phone scams demanding payment by gift card or cryptocurrency.
Acting Chief Abich presented the Brookhaven Police Department’s January activity report at the Feb. 3 council meeting, highlighting continued retail thefts, two motor-vehicle-theft cases that were later recovered, public concerns about intersection safety at Edgemont Avenue and Whitley Road, and an ongoing wave of telephone scams targeting residents.
Acting Chief Abich told council the department initiated or was assigned 696 calls for…
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