Cell Phone Stolen
On Jan 2, 2026, Officer Michael Enriquez responded to the Hopewell Township Police Dept. for a walk-in report of theft. The victim reported that her cell phone was stolen at an unknown location approximately 3-5 months ago. Victim reported an approximate value of the stolen phone was $900.00. The last location of the phone was in Pennsylvania. The incident was relayed to the Palmerton Police Department.
Approximately $15,000 Reported Missing
Officer Paul Alvaro responded to a residence in Hopewell Borough on Jan. 5, 2026 for a report of theft. The victim reported that approximately $15,000.00 in U.S. currency denominations went missing from his residence sometime in the last three or four months. Victim advised that there are no cameras inside the residence. The incident remains under investigation.
Energy Drinks Stolen at Stop & Shop
On Dec. 23, 2025, Officer Michael Crincoli was dispatched to the Stop & Shop on Denow Rd. for a report of shoplifting. Loss prevention reported an individual stole cases of Red Bull and Monster energy drinks during two separate incidents entering through produce entrance and bypassing all points of sale. The total value of the stolen merchandise was $245.68. The incident remains under investigation.
Unauthorized Online Charges
On Jan. 8, 2026, Officer Michael Crincoli responded to a residence in Pennington for a report of fraudulent online charges. The victim reported that an unknown individual gained unauthorized access to her PayPal account and completed a purchase in the amount of $41.54. The incident remains under investigation.
Plastic Boxes Stolen from Walgreens
Officer Michael Crincoli responded to Walgreens for a report of a theft on Jan. 8, 2026. The store manager said the theft of approximately 90 empty plastic tote boxes happened from the rear loading dock area. The totes are used for loading and unloading merchandise. No store merchandise was stolen, the value is unknown, and there are no exterior cameras. The incident remains under investigation.
Package Stolen in Hopewell
On Jan. 9, 2026, Officer Paul Alvaro responded to a residence in Hopewell for a report of theft of a package. The victim reported a package stolen from her front porch. Surveillance footage showed two unidentified subjects entering the property and leaving with the package. An identified sedan was also captured on the video. The total value of the stolen item was $27.95. The incident remains under investigation.
