February 4, 2016
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UPDATE – February 5, 2016
Mr. Hersh has been located and is safe.
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The Upper Allen Township Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing elderly male, William A. Hersh. Hersh is an 82 year old white male. He is 5’10” and weighs approximately 250 pounds. He is mostly bald but does have some closely cropped white hair. He was last seen wearing a white long sleeve dress shirt and khaki type pants. He will most likely be wearing a gray and brown flat cap hat and a light brown coat with a dark brown collar. Hersh was last seen leaving his neighborhood, in Upper Allen Township, at 2115 hours on 2/3/2016. Hersh was driving a light blue 2003 Dodge Caravan Sport with Pennsylvania Registration ETM9579. The Caravan is missing the left front wheel cover and there is a hole in the front bumper, on the left side front of the vehicle. Leaving at this time of night is out of character for him. He has known heart issues and has been showing signs of dementia. His whereabouts at this time are unknown. Part of his life was spent in Dallas, Pennsylvania. It is unknown if he would try to return there or not. He does have family in Halifax, Camp Hill and the Mechanicsburg areas. If Hersh is located or you have information on his possible whereabouts, please contact the Upper Allen Police Department at 717-795-2445 or 717-238-9676.

February 3, 2016
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UPDATE – February 5, 2016
The suspect in this case has been identified and has been taken into custody by another agency for a crimes committed in their jurisdiction. Upper Allen Police will be obtaining a warrant this date and a news release will be posted when the warrant is served.
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On February 2, 2016 at approximately 9:00 PM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to an armed robbery at CVS, 123 Gettysburg Pike just off US Route 15. Shortly before closing at 9:00 PM a white male entered the store and approached the two clerks on duty. He displayed a silver semi-automatic handgun and handed the clerks a note demanding money and instructing them not to call police. The male was wearing a dark blue hoodie with the hood up, a black ski mask with eyes and mouth holes, gray pants and black shoes that are possibly athletic shoes. He is approximately 5’8”, medium build. No suspect vehicle description. The actor came from and fled toward US Route 15. It is believed that the suspect then left in a vehicle that had been parked along US Route 15 near the South Market Street/Bowmansdale exit.

The Upper Allen Police would like the assistance of anyone who may have been driving in the area of US Route 15 South at the time of the robbery, and noticed any vehicles stopped along the roadway.

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to contact the Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting: www.upperallenpolice.com

January 28, 2016
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In the early morning hours of January 28, 2016 Upper Allen Police responded to the 1100 block of Nanroc Drive for the report of a male suspect, dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, attempting to open the rear sliding glass door of a residence. The suspect was unsuccessful in gaining entry into the residence and fled prior to police arrival. Additionally, Lower Allen Police responded to a similar call with the same suspect description, just prior to the incident in Upper Allen Township.

Police remind residents that it is imperative that you keep your homes locked whether you are home or not. Report suspicious persons or incidents immediately to police. If you witness an incident or suspicious activity and it is possible to safely call 911 before turning on lights or otherwise causing a suspect to flee, please do so. Obviously, personal safety is most important.

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to contact the Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting: www.upperallenpolice.com

January 22, 2016
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Operator:
Kyle Shearer, 18
6000 block of Clearview Road
Dover, PA 17315

On January 22, 2016 at 5:26 PM Shearer lost control of his Ford Bronco during the snow storm and the vehicle rolled onto the driver’s side along the side of Route 15 South in the area of Winding Hill Road. Shearer suffered a minor injury and was transported to the hospital for treatment. There was a juvenile passenger in the vehicle as well but he was not injured. The Upper Allen Township Police were assisted by Dillsburg EMS.

January 22, 2016

Due to the anticipated winter weather, a Snow Emergency has been declared in Upper Allen Township effective today, January 22nd at 7:00 PM and shall remain in effect until Sunday, January 24th at noon.

The Upper Allen Township Police would like to remind residents that it is unlawful to park or permit to be parked, any vehicle, on any street or alley, which is part of the Township maintained street system, upon the commencement of the snow emergency until the snow has been plowed.

Owners of vehicles that remain on the the Township streets during the snow emergency are subject to fine and the vehicles are subject to tow. Removing vehicles will expedite the snow removal process and reduce the risk of vehicles being damaged by snow removal equipment.