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Fleeing and eluding

Chambersburg Police Department is attempting to identify the subject involved in a fleeing and eluding incident involving a black e-bike. Chambersburg Police are attempting to identify the individual photographed below.

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Hit and Run

On 9/12/2026 at approximately 6:32 PM, officers responded to a hit and run located at 116 S Second St involving an e-bike and a pick-up truck. The person shown in

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Found Property

On 9/10/2026 at 8:24 a.m., CPD officers were dispatched to the lobby to speak with someone who had found a wallet at the Domino’s on E Queen St. She advised

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Theft by Unlawful Taking

On 09/08/26 at 0010 hrs, an unknown male stole the pictured bicycle from the porch of 262 S Main St. The person shown in this photo may have information relevant

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Fleeing and Eluding

On 9/6/26, Chambersburg Police conducted a traffic stop of a subject riding an unregistered dirt bike.  Prior to providing identification, the subject fled from police. The person shown in this

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Theft By Unlawful Taking

The Chambersburg Police Department is investigating a theft of a multicolored Betsy Johnson backpack from Sheetz at 1 Monticello Court. The theft occurred sometime between 09:45-10:15 hours on September 5th,

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Found Property

On 9/1/2026 at 2:34 p.m., CPD officers were dispatched to the lobby to speak with an employee from the Hamilton Heights who brought in a wallet that was left at

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Theft

On 8/19/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to the 800 block of Broad St for a theft report.  The victim reported their wallet was stolen from the front of their

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FOUND ITEM- BLUETOOTH EARBUDS

A set of Bluetooth earbuds was recently turned in to our department. If you’re missing a pair and can provide a detailed description, we’ll do our best to return them

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Access Device Fraud

On 07/10/2026, CPD received a report regarding an access device fraud. The reporting person informed CPD that someone stole her debit card, and used it several times, withdrawing hundreds of

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Accidents involving damage

On 08/24/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to the 500 block of E Catherine St for an accident involving damage. A resident in that block came outside in the morning

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Hit and Run

On 8/26/2026, CPD officers were dispatched to Shasta Ct for a hit-and-run. Upon arrival, officers observed damage to a wooden fence with a small piece of a broken rear light

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Stolen E-Bikes

On 8/11/2026 at 0654 hours, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Garber St for a report of two stolen e-bikes. The bikes were believed to be stolen between

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Criminal Mischief

On 8/21/2026 at 9:12 p.m., CPD officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Ashley Dr for a criminal mischief. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with a male who advised

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