Monday, December 24, 2012
Bridgeville police are preparing to file charges against the man they say is responsible for the string of car break-ins in January.
Bridgeville police are filing charges against the man they say is responsible for the string of car break-ins earlier this year. Phillip Acosta, 25, formerly of Bridgeville, is accused of numerous thefts from cars and other crimes in the borough last January. Police said they were able to link Acosta to the break-ins using DNA evidence from blood found at the scene. Investigators said Acosta admitted to many of the more than 20 “smash-and-grab” car break-ins that occurred in January. Most items that were taken were GPS units or cell phones, but in several cases, the thief only took a couple bucks from the coin slot. Investigators do not think Acosta was involved in the numerous unlocked cars burglaries in Collier and Bridgeville in …
Friday, January 27, 2012
A Bridgeville woman told police a "Tooth Fairy Bandit" stole dentures that were in her parked car.
The thief who ransacked nearly 20 vehicles in Bridgeville over the past week took a real bite out of crime when he stole a woman’s dentures from her parked car. Kathy Saunoras told Bridgeville police the thief took her dentures from her car parked on Laurel Street, leaving her with no cheap options to replace them. Saunoras, who discussed the strange theft in the comments section of Wednesday’s story about the rash of smash and grab thefts, could not be reached for an interview. But when Dana Divecchio of Peters Township heard of her plight on the evening news, he decided to help her by offering to pay for a new set of dentures. “It’s a tough story and just thought I would pay it forward,” Divecchio said. He spoke to Saunoras over the …
Saturday, April 9, 2011
At least three thefts have been reported in Great Southern in the past two weeks.
A rash of smash-and-grab thefts at Great Southern Shopping Center is prompting police to issue common sense safety measures to prevent others from becoming victims. At least three cars parked outside LA Fitness have been broken into in the past two weeks, and items were also stolen from inside another car parked outside nearby Arby’s. Meanwhile, numerous other similar break-ins have occurred in neighboring areas. Collier police Chief Thomas Devin said there are two simple ways to protect your car and property: Lock your doors and place your purse in the trunk. “It’s just like at Christmas time,” Devin said. “Don’t leave valuables in the car.” This epidemic is not unique to Collier Township or Great Southern. Many neighboring areas – …
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11:05 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
GREAT JOB BRIDGEVILLE POLICE!! I agree with Clint! And Mr. Acosta, cheaters never win....KARMA!! more ›