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Upper Macungie Township Police Department
Friday February 21st, 2014 :: 04:57 p.m. EST

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The Upper Macungie Township Police Department has an important message for you! *Scam alert*

On February 20th, 2014 a resident in the 8700 block of Turkey Ridge (Green Acres) was approached by two men claiming to be contractors. The males offered to shovel snow for the resident and were then paid in cash. The males then returned and inquired about shoveling more snow. During this time period, the resident ( a senior citizen) was distracted by one suspect while the other suspect entered the home and stole cash and other valuables.

Suspect 1, "Mike", was described as being about 30 years of age, with black hair and appx. 6 feet tall. The other male appeared older with brown hair and similar build. The men drove a white stake body pick-up truck with ladder racks.

Police are requesting the public's help in identifying these suspects. Please contact headquarters at 484-661-5911, or use the tip/text line at 610-295-2753. Thank you.

### Nickischer 1658 hrs.

Address/Location
Upper Macungie Township Police Department
37 Grim Road
Breinigsville, PA 18031

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 484-661-5911

Lt. Peter Nickischer
Criminal Investigations
[email protected]
484-661-5911

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