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Police Seek Witnesses To Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Police Seek Witnesses To Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash
Police Seek Witnesses To Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Police are seeking witnesses to a Lehigh Valley hit-and-run crash that seriously damaged another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle shown above was the victim of a hit-and-run crash at William Penn Highway and Emrick Boulevard around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, Bethlehem Township Police said on Sunday, August 14. The offending vehicle fled east toward Route 33 and likely has front passenger side damage, police said. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Ptl. Durham at ndurham@bethlehemtwp.com or 610-419-9703.

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Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say
Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say A window was smashed and a firearm was stolen during a Northampton County car break-in in broad daylight, say authorities who are seeking clues on the culprit. An occupant of the vehicle pictured above broke a window and stole a firearm from a car parked on the 2800 block of Brodhead Road in Bethlehem Township around 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, local police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2020-2022 Hyundai Sonata and has been involved in other thefts around the county, though its registration plate has been swapped several times, police said…

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Child Luring Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Under Investigation In Bethlehem: Police Child Luring Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Under Investigation In Bethlehem: Police
Child Luring Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Under Investigation In Bethlehem: Police Know anything? Authorities in Bethlehem are seeking clues about an alleged child luring incident involving a 10-year-old. The child was outside in the Annex — the area behind the Easton Avenue Giant — when a white utility van stopped around 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, Bethlehem Township Police said in a release on Friday, July 8. The driver asked the child if he would like to “go into the van.” The child said no and went inside, and the man drove off. The driver is described as a balding white man in his 40s or 50s and was wearing a striped red shirt, police said. Anyone with information or…

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Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Hitting Utility Poles In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Hitting Utility Poles In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Hitting Utility Poles In Lehigh Valley, Police Say A 71-year-old driver died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into two utility poles in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. Richard Hetzel was behind the wheel of a gray Ford pickup truck towing a landscaping trailer loaded with dirt and grass sod heading east on William Penn Highway when he suffered a medical episode and went unconscious just after 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, Bethlehem Township Police Chief Gregory J. Gottschall told DailyVoice.com. Hetzel, of Easton, veered to the left near the intersection with Sheridan Drive before crossing over the west bound lane and…

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Man Used Trash Bags To Steal $100s In Seafood From Lehigh Valley Giant Stores, Police Say Man Used Trash Bags To Steal $100s In Seafood From Lehigh Valley Giant Stores, Police Say
Man Used Trash Bags To Steal $100s In Seafood From Lehigh Valley Giant Stores, Police Say Police are on the lookout for a man who stole hundreds of dollars’ worth of seafood from Giant stores throughout Lehigh Valley. The suspect, pictured above, stole hundreds in frozen seafood from Giant grocery stores in Bethlehem Township and Lehigh Valley twice in October and November 2021, and again on Thursday, Feb. 3, township police said Friday. The man stole the seafood by loading it into trash bags and fled as a passenger in a black Nissan Altima on each occasion, police said. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call Bethlehem Township Police Sgt. Powell …

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Police Seek ID For Bethlehem Notary Stamp Thieves Police Seek ID For Bethlehem Notary Stamp Thieves
Police Seek ID For Bethlehem Notary Stamp Thieves Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say worked together to steal a notary stamp from an auto tag store in Bethlehem. The man in the black jacket pictured above stole the stamp from Bev’s Auto Tags on Easton Avenue on Nov. 12, Bethlehem Township Police said in a Monday release. The man, who has a ponytail, arrived and left the store with the man in the brown jacket after not purchasing services at the notary, according to police. The two had allegedly been inquiring about notarizing a will and power of attorney paperwork. Anyone with information about the men’s id…

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KNOW HER? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Woman Who Snatched Walmart Worker’s Purse, Fled KNOW HER? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Woman Who Snatched Walmart Worker’s Purse, Fled
Know HER? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Woman Who Snatched Walmart Worker’s Purse, Fled Recognize her? Police in Bethlehem are seeking the public’s help identifying a woman they say snatched a Walmart worker’s purse and fled. The woman pictured above stole a purse belonging to an employee at Walmart in Bethlehem Township around 6 p.m. on Sept. 19, local police said in a Wednesday release. The woman fled the store with a man in the vehicle pictured above, police said. Anyone with information about the woman’s identity is asked to call Ptl. Lindsay at 610-419-9694 or send an email to klindsay@bethlehemtwp.com.

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RECOGNIZE THIS CAR? Police Investigating New String Of Mail Thefts In Bethlehem RECOGNIZE THIS CAR? Police Investigating New String Of Mail Thefts In Bethlehem
Recognize This CAR? Police Investigating New String Of Mail Thefts In Bethlehem Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle in connection with the ongoing string of mail thefts throughout Bethlehem. The driver of the car pictured above is considered a suspect in a new string of mail thefts that occurred off of Harvard Place and off of 10th Street near Easton Avenue around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, township police said Monday. The suspect vehicle — which matches the vehicle involved in the July 14 string of mail thefts — appears to be targeting outgoing mail, police said, adding that at least four residents have been victimized. Anyone with outbound mail on…

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Police Seek Suspect In Bethlehem ID Fraud Attempt Police Seek Suspect In Bethlehem ID Fraud Attempt
Police Seek Suspect In Bethlehem ID Fraud Attempt Police are seeking the public’s help tracking down a suspect who attempted to use a fake ID at a Bethlehem AT&T store. The suspect, pictured above, tried to add a line to an existing AT&T account and purchase an iPhone 13 at the Nazareth Pike store around 5 p.m. on Sept. 27, Bethlehem Township Police said. The suspect used a fake Pennsylvania driver's license for a woman in Germansville while attempting to complete the transaction, police said. The suspect then fled before police arrived and the transaction had been denied, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to con…

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KNOW HIM? Police Seek ID For Man Who Used Fake Credit Card, Assaulted Worker At Bethlehem Store KNOW HIM? Police Seek ID For Man Who Used Fake Credit Card, Assaulted Worker At Bethlehem Store
Know HIM? Police Seek ID For Man Who Used Fake Credit Card, Assaulted Worker At Bethlehem Store Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say used a fraudulent credit card, assaulted a worker and threatened customers at Bed Bath & Beyond in Bethlehem. The man pictured above is accused of using a fraudulent credit card to buy several gift cards at the Southmont Way store around 1:45 p.m. Friday, Bethlehem Township Police said. When the man was confronted, he stole the gift cards, assaulted an employee and told everyone that he had a gun, police said. The man then drove away in the vehicle pictured above. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked …

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RECOGNIZE THIS VAN? Investigation Into String Of Bethlehem Mail Thefts Continues, Police Say RECOGNIZE THIS VAN? Investigation Into String Of Bethlehem Mail Thefts Continues, Police Say
Recognize This VAN? Investigation Into String Of Bethlehem Mail Thefts Continues, Police Say Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle in connection with the ongoing string of mail thefts throughout Bethlehem. The driver of the vehicle pictured above was seen opening at least one mailbox on Michigan Court around 3 p.m. Tuesday, township police said. Anyone with inbound mail was asked to verify receipt, which can be done using the USPS’s ‘Informed Delivery’ tool. “If you mailed any checks, continue to check your accounts to ensure that the checks are the proper amount to the proper entity,” police added. Victims of mail theft are asked to contact police at 610-759…

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KNOW HIM? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Attempted Home Depot Tool Thief Who Fled In Tinted Audi KNOW HIM? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Attempted Home Depot Tool Thief Who Fled In Tinted Audi
Know HIM? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Attempted Home Depot Tool Thief Who Fled In Tinted Audi Bethlehem Township Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say attempted to steal $400 worth of tools from Home Depot and fled after being confronted by loss prevention. The man left Home Depot at 3926 Nazareth Pike without paying for the tools around 5:30 p.m. on April 27, police said. The suspect then fled after confrontation and entered a black Audi with heavily tinted windows that had been waiting for him, authorities said. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Ptl. Pheiffer at 610-419-4418 or email apheiffer@bethlehemtwp.com.

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KNOW HIM? Police Seek ID For Northampton County ShopRite Shrimp Thief KNOW HIM? Police Seek ID For Northampton County ShopRite Shrimp Thief
Know HIM? Police Seek ID For Northampton County ShopRite Shrimp Thief Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say was caught on surveillance footage stealing hundreds of dollars worth of shrimp from a local ShopRite. The man — pictured above — is accused of stealing approximately $400 in shrimp from ShopRite on Freemansburg Avenue around 8 p.m. on April 3, Bethlehem Township police said. The man fled in a white Kia Soul, police said. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to contact Ptl. Kirchner at 610-419-9698 or email bkirchner@bethlehemtwp.com.

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KNOW THEM? Northampton Police Seek ID For Pair Who Tried To Steal $5K In Home Depot Items, Fled KNOW THEM? Northampton Police Seek ID For Pair Who Tried To Steal $5K In Home Depot Items, Fled
Know Them? Northampton Police Seek ID For Pair Who Tried To Steal $5K In Home Depot Items, Fled Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help identifying the men they say tried to steal $5,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot. The men pictured above filled up a trash can with “high-value electrical items” at Home Depot on Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem around 3 p.m. on March 31, township police said on Facebook. The men then left the store and drove away when confronted by the loss prevention team, leaving the items behind, police said. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects is asked to contact Inv. Fox at 610-419-9646 or email efox@bethlehemtwp.com.

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Threat Written Above Urinal Prompts Police Presence At Northampton County High School Threat Written Above Urinal Prompts Police Presence At Northampton County High School
Threat Written Above Urinal Prompts Police Presence At Northampton County High School Classes at the Bethlehem Area School District went on as scheduled after a threat was found written above a urinal at the high school Friday morning, officials said. The undisclosed threat was found above a urinal in a bathroom at Freedom High School, the district said on Twitter. “In consultation with Bethlehem Township Police, school and district officials determined that classes will continue as usual,” the post said. Meanwhile, Bethlehem Township police were patrolling school grounds for the rest of the day “out of an abundance of caution,” the district said.

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KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Bethlehem ShopRite Wallet Thieves Accused Of Credit Card Fraud KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Bethlehem ShopRite Wallet Thieves Accused Of Credit Card Fraud
Know Them? Police Seek ID For Bethlehem ShopRite Wallet Thieves Accused Of Credit Card Fraud RECOGNIZE THEM? Police in Bethlehem are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say stole a wallet from a ShopRite customer and fraudulently used the credit cards inside. The men — pictured above — stole a wallet from a customer’s purse at ShopRite on Freemansburg Avenue on Jan. 11 around 1 p.m., Bethlehem Township police said. The men then used the credit cards inside the stolen wallet at Walmart and Target in Lower Nazareth, police said. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects is asked to contact Ptl. Brehm at 610-419-9708 or email pbrehm@bethlehemtwp.com.

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SEEN HER? Alert Issued For Bethlehem Girl, 16, Missing Since May SEEN HER? Alert Issued For Bethlehem Girl, 16, Missing Since May
Seen HER? Alert Issued For Bethlehem Girl, 16, Missing Since May Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a Bethlehem girl who has been missing since May.  Camiya Watson, 16, was last seen May 30, 2020, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Camiya, pictured above, is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds and has black hair and dark brown/black eyes, authorities said. She is most likely in the Philadelphia area, Bethlehem Township police said. Anyone with information about Camiya’s whereabouts is asked to contact Inv. Stevens at 610-814-6473 or email astevens@bethlehemtwp.com.

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KNOW HER? Police Seek ID For Woman Who Stole Cash Left At Northampton County ATM KNOW HER? Police Seek ID For Woman Who Stole Cash Left At Northampton County ATM
Know HER? Police Seek ID For Woman Who Stole Cash Left At Northampton County ATM Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help identifying a woman they say stole a stack of cash that had been left at an ATM in Bethlehem Township. The woman pictured above fled after stealing cash left at the Wells Fargo ATM (3926 Nazareth Pike) around 5:30 p.m. on August 12, Bethlehem Township police said in a Tuesday release. The cash had been left at the machine by an elderly woman, police said. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Inv. Fox at (610) 419-9646 or email efox@bethlehemtwp.com.

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KNOW ANYTHING? Bethlehem PD Seeks Info On 4 Men Who Stripped Car Parts, Fired Shots At Witness KNOW ANYTHING? Bethlehem PD Seeks Info On 4 Men Who Stripped Car Parts, Fired Shots At Witness
Know Anything? Bethlehem PD Seeks Info On 4 Men Who Stripped Car Parts, Fired Shots At Witness Police in Northampton County are searching for clues after four men accused of stripping stolen car parts fired over a dozen rounds at a witness who spotted them, authorities said. Four men were seen driving into the parking lot of Mr. Twister Plumbing (4017 Nazareth Pike) in Bethlehem around 2 a.m. Thursday, township police said. The men arrived in two vehicles — a Honda Accord, pictured above, and a Honda Civic found to have been stolen out of Phillipsburg an hour prior, police said. The men stripped the Civic of its rims and parts before removing tools from a different Honda Accord in …

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SEEN HIM? Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Man, 25 SEEN HIM? Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Man, 25
Seen HIM? Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Man, 25 Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help locating a 25-year-old man reported missing Monday afternoon. Jose Daniel Carrasco, of Bethlehem Township, was last seen near Easton Avenue and Willow Park Road around 8 a.m. on Dec. 9, police said. Carrasco is 5 feet 10 inches tall and 300 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and no tattoos. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket and a red skull cap, police said. Anyone with information about Carrasco’s whereabouts is asked to call Bethlehem Township Police Inv. Stevens at (610) 814-6473 or send an email to astevens@bethlehemtwp.co…

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