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Found ID

A PA ID belonging to Matthew Murray Jr. was found in the Borough of Chambersburg.  Anyone who knows Murray can let him know to pick up his ID at 116

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Stolen Bicycle

On 10/03/2026, CPD responded to 1069 Lincoln Way E, AutoZone, for a stolen bicycle. The victim reported that sometime between 7:00 am and 12:40 pm on this date, their blue

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Hit and Run

On 09/17/26, CPD officers responded to the parking lot of Target for a hit and run vehicle collision. The person / vehicle shown in these pictures may have information relevant

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Found Wallet

The wallet belonging to Jeremy Hornbaker was turned into the Chambersburg Police Department. Mr. Hornbaker can pick up his wallet at the Chambersburg Police Department during normal business hours.  Sourced

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Found Bicycle

On 09/30/2026 Chambersburg Police responded to the 400 block of E Queen St for a report of a found bicycle.  The bicycle was a black Thruster mountain bike.  The owner

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Fleeing and Eluding

The Chambersburg Police Department is attempting to identify the subjects involved in a fleeing and eluding incident involving a black e-bike and a blue gas-powered dirt bike. Chambersburg Police are

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Found Drivers License

On 10/03/2026 at approximately 11:55 am, CPD located a driver’s license belonging to Cory Pearl in the area of Philadelphia Ave and W Commerce St. Cory can claim his driver’s

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Criminal Trespass

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:10 pm, four individuals illegally entered a business situated in the 600 block of Broad Street by breaking into an exterior window. As they

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Theft from a motor vehicle

On 09/28/2026, CPD units responded to the 300 block of Glen St for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The item that was stolen was a large

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Hit and Run

On 09/16/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to the Unit block of W Catherine St for a hit and run. A resident in that area came outside in the morning

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Groft, Chad Jay – FORGERY

PSP Chambersburg arrested Groft, Chad Jay, on Monday, September 28th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type: Arrest Date Issued: Friday July 31st, 2026 Issuing Authority: 39-2-01 Holding Department: Chambersburg Police Dept.

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Hit & Run

On 09/24/26, CPD took a report for a Hit and Run that occurred at 3:58 hours in front of 59 N Main Street. The striking vehicle, a silver Honda Civic

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Criminal Mischief

On 9/20/2026 at 11:05 AM, CPD officers were dispatched to the intersection of S Fifth Ave and Highland Ave for a criminal mischief. Upon arrival, Officers observed that a blue

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Hit-and-Run

On 09/18/2026 at approximately 1229 hours, CPD was dispatched to the 400 block of E King St for a hit-and-run. CPD made contact with the victim, who stated that someone

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Theft of Bicycle

On 09/27/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department took a report of a theft that occurred in the 100 block of Lincoln Way W. The victim reported that his black BMX bicycle

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Motor Vehicle Theft

On 09/26/2026 Chambersburg Police responded to the 1100 block of Sheller Ave for a report of a theft of a motorcycle.  The victim reported sometime in the past ten days,

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Theft by Unlawful Taking

On 8/15/2026 at approximately 1:39 AM, officers responded to the 200 block of S Main St for a report of several thefts of lawn chairs. The individual pictured stole several

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Found Property

A set of keys were found on Hollywell Avenue and turned into CPD.  The keys can be claimed at Chambersburg Police Department Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M and

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Theft from Motor Vehicle

On 9/25/2026 at approximately 8:12 AM, officers responded to the 500 block of E King St for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle sometime overnight. Items that

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Disorderly Conduct

On 09/24/2026, CPD were dispatched to the 500 block of Black Ave for a report of disorderly conduct that occurred around 7:05 PM on 09/23/2026. Upon arrival, the victim advised

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Accidents involving damage

On 09/20/2026 at 6:12 pm, CPD officers were dispatched to the intersection of Eisenhower Dr and Hamilton Rd for a hit and run. Upon arrival, the victim advised that a red

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Disorderly Conduct

On 09/18/2026 at 7:50 pm, CPD officers were dispatched to the area of 971 Norland Ave (PetSmart) for disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting person, who advised

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Found Wallet

On 09/10/2026, CPD officers took a report of found property. A WV driver’s license and wallet belonging to Dylan Gregory was found on S Main St. The owner can claim

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Found Wallet

On September 23, 2026, a brown and tan wallet belonging to Jacob Serrano-Faria was turned in to the Chambersburg Police Department.  All attempts to contact Jacob have been unsuccessful.  The

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Accidents involving damage

On 09/16/2026 Chambersburg Police responded to the rear of an address in the 100 block of S Main St for a report of a hit and run after the fact.

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Runaway Juvenile

On 09/22/2026, CPD responded to the 300 block of S Main St for a runaway juvenile. Amari Barbour-Reyes ran away from her home on 09/21/2026 at 2240 hours. Amari is

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Theft by Unlawful Taking

On 09/12/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department took a report of a theft that occurred in the 300 block of Center St. The victim reported that a pink Mongoose bicycle was

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