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Used Cooking Oil Stolen, Cars Broken Into and Copper Stolen Across Township

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Cars broken into across neighborhood

Officer Anthony Pizzola responded to Aaron Truehart Way for multiple reports of vehicle burglaries the area on August 28. Victims advised that the vehicles were left unlocked overnight, and items were missing from inside, including US currency. The vehicle’s themselves were not stolen during the incident. Surveillance video of the suspects / incidents was provided to police on scene. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with further information regarding the burglaries can contact Det Vaccarino 609-737-3100 Ext 5480.

Oil stolen from restaurant

On August 30, Officer James Stanton responded to It’s Nutts Restaurant in Titusville for a report of theft. They were advised that used cooking oil was stolen from the parking lot of the establishment overnight. The used oil is sold by the restaurant to one vendor on a weekly basis. Surveillance video showed an unidentified white van at the establishment. Two male parties are seen on video syphoning the oil and leaving the scene. The investigation is ongoing.  

Accident leads to DUI

Officer Brandon Kuzma responded to the Blackwell Rd near the Pennington Circle for a report of a single car motor vehicle crash on September 1. He observed a Gray Subaru stuck in a ditch off the roadway. Officer Kuzma made contact with the driver, who showed signs of intoxication. The driver was asked to perform field sobriety testing roadside. At the completion of which they were placed under arrest for DUI and transported to HTPD for processing and later released from custody. The driver was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Open Container. The matter will be heard in Municipal Court.

Copper stolen from property

On Sept. 7, Officer Tylor Blake responded to John Vanzandt Drive for a report of theft. The site manager reported that $1,000 in copper piping was stolen from the property. The theft took place overnight between Sept 2 and 3. The copper piping was reportedly cut out of the ground on site. The investigation is ongoing.

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