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Police Log: Jan. 25, 2016

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
January 25, 2016
Posted in: Crime and Police News

Provided by the Southwest Regional Police Department:

Handgun Theft: A 25-year-old resident of Coal Bluff Road in Union Twp. reported to Southwest Regional Police that person/persons unknown unlawfully entered his vehicle and stole a black Taurus .357 Model 605 Handgun. Anyone with any information concerning this incident is asked to contact Southwest Regional Police at (724) 929-8484 or on Facebook.

Theft from Vehicle:  A 66-year-old resident of Pumpkin Center Road in Union Twp. reported to Southwest Regional Police that sometime between 4 p.m. Jan. 18 and 9 a.m. on Jan. 19 someone entered her vehicle and stole $15 in cash. Anyone with any information concerning this incident is asked to contact Southwest Regional Police at (724) 929-8484 or on Facebook.

Prowler: A 73-year-old resident of Ridge Avenue in Union Twp. reported to Southwest Regional Police that during the nighttime hours persons may be moving in and around her property. Anyone noticing any suspicious activity in and around this area is asked to contact 911 immediately so that police can respond.

Originally published January 25, 2016.

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