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Fear, Edward Thomas – RETAIL THEFT

 Edward Thomas Fear turned himself in on Monday August 3rd, 2026, for this warrant.  Warrant Details Warrant Type: Arrest Issuing Authority: 39-2-01 Holding Department: Chambersburg Police Dept. Reference ID: 2026-07719

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Found Dog

On 08/02/2026, CPD officers located a brown and white dog on W South St. The owner can claim him at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Rd.  Sourced via

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Retail Theft

On 07/23/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to Sheetz, 875 Norland Ave, for a retail Theft. At 4:09pm, two males entered the store and stole Red Bulls and Pokemon cards.

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Scattering Rubbish

On 7/27/2026 at approximately 1726 hours, a male discarded a couch on the property of a business in the 1000 block of Sheller Ave. If you believe you have information

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Lost Property

On 7/31/26, CPD took a report of a lost cellphone. The cellphone was believed to have been lost near the bike track on Hood St. It is described as a

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THEFT OF BICYCLES

The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating the theft of two bicycles that were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Park Street. The theft is believed to

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Theft by Unlawful Taking

On 7/28/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department took a report of a theft that occurred in the 500 block of S Central Ave.  The victim reported their pink lawn mower with

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Criminal Mischief

On 7/25/2026 at 11:23 am CPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Lincoln Way West for a criminal mischief. Upon arrival, they made contact with the victim, who

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Cortez, Janellee – RETAIL THEFT

On 07/16/2026 at approximately 11:02 AM, CPD was dispatched to Giant Foods on Norland Ave for a retail theft. Two individuals were observed selecting merchandise and leaving without paying for

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Hit and Run

On 06/24/2026, the Chambersburg Police Department took a report of a hit-and-run accident that occurred at the intersection of Norland Ave and Fifth Ave around 9:17 AM.  The pictured vehicle

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Disorderly Conduct

On July 26th, 2026, CPD responded to 955 Norland Ave. Kohls Department store for a report of disorderly conduct. The person shown in this photo may have information relevant to

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Theft

On 07/24/2026, CPD received a report of a stolen cell phone. The phone was stolen on 07/23/2026 sometime between the hours of 11:00 pm and 12:30 am. The cell phone

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Theft by Unlawful taking

On 7/24/2026 at 5:15pm CPD officers were dispatched to the parking lot of 613 Lincoln Way West for a theft by unlawful taking. Upon arrival, the victim advised that a

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Theft by Unlawful Taking

On 7/11/2026 at 1227 hrs, CPD officers were dispatched to Foltz Ave for a theft. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with a male who advised that he had 5 air

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Criminal Mischief

On 07/21/26 at 1257 hours, CPD was dispatched to the 100 block of Hamilton Road for a reported Criminal Mischief. The victim reported that the glass on her front storm

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Retail Theft

The Chambersburg Police Department received a retail theft complaint that occurred on July 17th, 2026, at Giant Foods on Norland Avenue. The female pictured exited the store without paying for

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Criminal Mischief

On 07/08/2026, The Chambersburg Police Department responded to Wilson College for criminal mischief. On 07/05/2026 around 10:37pm, 5 female juveniles and one juvenile male entered the Lenfest building. They went

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