More vehicles broken into

Between the dates ofJuly21 and 23, West Hempfield Police investigated approx five (5) theft from vehicle complaints. All vehicles were unlocked. Items taken ranged from: cash, coins, pocket books, stereo equipment and a Beretta .45 cal pistol.

Locations were: (2 incidents) 100 blk Broad St - Salunga, 1700 blk Cedar Springs Rd, 500 blk Goldfinch Dr, 100 blk Main St Salunga.

Anyone with information is asked to call the West Hempfield Police at 285-5191.

Police seek missing person

West Hempfield Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a missing person’s investigation.

Police identified the missing person as Kathleen M. CONNOLLY.
Connolly is described as a white
female, 24 years of age, 5’7” tall, weighing approx. 175 lbs. She has blue eyes and sandy colored hair.
Police indicated that Connolly had moved from New York earlier in the year and was employed by QVC
Warehouse. She was last seen sometime between July 7th and July 9th. Connolly is described as being a
caring mother; however she left behind her 2 children who are currently with their father in New York.
Additionally, she has not been in contact with any family members or friends. She is also described as a
dedicated employee however she has not been to work since July 7th. Connolly’s vehicle and her belongings remain at her home.
West Hempfield Township Police are being assisted by Lancaster County Detectives Office/Lancaster County District Attorney’s as well as the Pennsylvania State Police and the New York State Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Hempfield Township Police at 717.285.5191 or 1.800.957.2677

West Hempfield PD investigate car break-ins

In the past two days, West Hempfield Police has received a rash of Vehicle Break in's through out the Township and Mountville Borough. In most, the victim's vehicles were left UNLOCKED and valuables left in plain view.
Below is a list of dates and locations incidents have taken place:
7/19/11: 700 blk Daniel Circle, 700 blk Chickies Dr, 4600 blk Klinesville Rd
7/20/11: (3 incidents on) 3600 blk Falcon Ct, 1st blk W. Main St Mountville, 3600 blk Wildflower Dr,
1200 blk Corporate Blvd.
Items taken range from: GPS units, various electronic charging devices, cash / coins, cameras, pocket books, IPods and cell phones.
Two vehicles had windows smashed for entry in this latest bout of thefts, as nine (9) vehicles in all were entered.
On 7/20/11 in the 3900 blk of Continental Dr, a work shed was forced open and a Cub Cadet tractor valued at $600was stolen.
Once again, Police urge residents to lock their cars and not to leave valuables inside. Turn on outside lights,and strange nighttime noises should be reported to Police at the time they are heard as with strange vehicles or persons in your neighborhood.