Police Investigate North Buffalo Vehicle Thefts

by Jonathan Weaver

Local and State Police forces have issued a warning to homeowners or visitors to a North Buffalo Township street of possible theft.

North Buffalo Township Police Chief Jason Hufhand and Pennsylvania State Police troopers have been notified that there were several thefts of money from unlocked vehicles along Pony Farm Road within the past two weeks.

Township Supervisor Chair David Wolfe estimated there were more than a half-dozen incidents in the early morning hours, and urged local residents to be careful.

“Please lock your car doors – even if they’re in your driveways, in front of your homes. Do not leave any money, valuables. Ladies, please take your purses in (the house),” Wolfe said. “There’s been a rash of entries – not break-ins because the doors are open – but people have been going into cars – taking change, taking money, cell phones, iPads.”

Chief Hufhand added that it is also dangerous to leave debit or credit cards inside the vehicle since thefts can occur by suspects taking photographs of important information.

“Some of these are not disrupting the vehicles – they’re putting items back in the exact same spot because they don’t want you to know that they’ve been in there,” Wolfe added. “They’re planning on continually coming back.”

A known suspect allegedly walks to check if vehicles are unlocked. The individual is also reportedly suspected of another burglary.

Chief Hufhand and State troopers are continuing the investigation by viewing video tape surveillance.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact PSP Kittanning at 724-543-2011.

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