An incident of false reports occurred Monday on Pine Street in Philipsburg Borough. A 52-year-old Philipsburg woman reported that her apartment was burglarized. She told police that someone had entered and stole prescription medication. Further investigation revealed she’d made a false report. Charges have been filed through the district court.
An incident of theft occurred sometime between March 22 and Monday along the Old Tyrone Pike in Rush Township. Someone entered a Philipsburg woman’s bedroom and removed a small fireproof safe. The victim kept prescription medication within the safe. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Philipsburg-based state police at 814-342-3370.
A hearing aid was turned into the Philipsburg-based state police on Monday. It was found near the Philipsburg Post Office. The owner may claim the hearing aid by calling the Philipsburg-based state police.