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State Police Investigate Multiple Retail Thefts in Chambersburg

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating multiple retail thefts involving the same suspect at the Lion’s Den, located at 8071 Olde Scotland Road in Chambersburg.

Police said the thefts occurred on May 8, May 9, June 18 and June 19. During each incident, a male suspect entered the store, stole merchandise and left in different rental vehicles.

Anyone with information about the thefts or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Trooper Bartorillo at the Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg Station at 717-264-5161.

Tips may also be submitted by calling PSP Tips at 1-800-472-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107.

Information leading to an arrest or the resolution of the case may qualify for a cash reward. Reward money is not funded by taxpayers.

Photo credits to PSP Tips

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