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Police Log for Monday, July 29th, 2019

Police Log for Monday, July 29th, 2019

FRANKLIN COUNTY — Area police departments are investigating a hit and run incident, criminal mischief complaint and have a found bicycle that is ready to be claimed by the owner.


HIT AND RUN – On July 26 at 8:06 p.m., a hit and run occurred on Penn Street. The Waynesboro Police Department is attempting to identify the vehicle in the attached photo. The truck struck a parked car and left the scene.

Hit and Run - on July 26 at 8:06 P.M.
Hit and Run – on July 26 at 8:06 P.M.

If you have any information, please contact the Waynesboro Police Department at (717) 762-2131.


FOUND BICYCLE – On 7/28/19 a red Mongoose Outerlimit BMX style bicycle was found in the Conococheague Creek near Loudon Street. 

Red Mongoose Outerlimit Bmx Style Bicycle
Red Mongoose Outerlimit Bmx Style Bicycle

The owner of the bicycle can claim it at the Chambersburg Police Station.


CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – On July 27th 2019, a citizen reported damage to a mailbox in the 600 block of North Franklin St. The damage occurred on the same date between 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM.

Citizen Reported Damage to a Mailbox
Citizen Reported Damage to a Mailbox

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Chambersburg Police Department at (717) 264-4131.


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Tyrone Adam Baltimore Sr. 1940-2026

Guided by a lifelong interest in logistics, he attended both Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond to study transportation.

Robert D. Hamsher 1939-2026

Robert was a United States Navy Veteran and retired with over 30 years of service with the United States Navy Reserves as a Chief Petty Officer.

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