Crime & Safety
Suspects Captured in Alleged Theft from Toys for Tots
Two suspects, both juvenile females, have been arrested and will be charged after allegedly stealing donations from a Toys for Tots bin at the North Coventry Mall.
Two girls who allegedly stole donations from a Toys for Tots bin at the Coventry Mall have been taken into custody, and will soon face charges in juvenile court.
According to a report by the Pottstown Mercury, the North Coventry Police Department announced the arrests on Thursday afternoon. Due to both suspects being underage, police did not release their names.
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Video surveillance at the mall allegedly captured the duo stealing the items around 9:30 p.m. on December 8. Initial reports described both suspects as being in their late-teens to early 20's, but upon their arrest, police discovered that both females were juveniles.
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The Mercury's report adds that all stolen items were recovered, per police. To read more of this story, click here.
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