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Thieves Smashed Van Windows to Steal Stihl Chainsaw, Police Say

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Lower Saucon Township Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying the person or people who broke into a disabled van parked in the upper lot at Polk Valley Park on the night of Oct. 19 and stole several items from it.

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Lower Saucon Township Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying the person or people who broke into a disabled van parked in the upper lot at Polk Valley Park on the night of Oct. 19 and stole several items from it.

The entrance to Polk Valley Park, 2068 Polk Valley Road in Lower Saucon Township (FILE PHOTO)

In a news release published on the department’s Crimewatch website Monday, police said rocks and the van’s own battery were used to smash several windows and gain access to the inside of the vehicle sometime during the overnight hours.

Police said a Stihl chainsaw and a Stihl concrete saw were both stolen.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to submit an anonymous tip through the Crimewatch page or call the Lower Saucon Township Police Department at 610-317-6110 and reference Incident #20181019M7222.

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Josh Popichak is the owner, publisher and editor of Saucon Source. A Lehigh Valley native, he's covered local news since 2005 and previously worked for Berks-Mont News and AOL/Patch. Contact him at josh@sauconsource.com.

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