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Motor Vehicle Theft Reported in Wilkes-Barre

November 26, 2024

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Chester Street. The incident happened on Monday at 11:00 AM.

A 61-year-old female resident of Wilkes-Barre reported the theft. She informed the authorities at City Headquarters about the incident.

According to her report, an unknown suspect entered her vehicle overnight. Several items were taken while the vehicle was parked near her residence.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has registered the case under IRC number 240254646. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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