Phone swiped from front porch in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Authorities responded to a theft incident on South Hancock Street on Wednesday at 4:50 PM involving the unlawful taking of a Samsung Galaxy phone.

The 29-year-old victim had ordered the phone from Wal-Mart and found it missing when she attempted to retrieve the package.

Police officers were dispatched to the scene to investigate the theft report. The investigation remains ongoing.

This incident has been documented under IRC Number 240240935. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is handling the case.