Police say Craigslist ad a robbery ruse

W. Whiteland detectives: Phone seller grabbed money from buyer, fled West Whiteland Township Police are hoping someone can identify this robbery suspect. The West Whiteland Township Police Department is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in the north parking lot of the Exton Square Mall at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, police said. Police gave this account: The victim responded...

D.A. announces addition to child-abuse unit

Former West Whiteland investigator to assume post with county detectives New Chester County Detective Kristin Lund is congratulated by Lt. Kevin Dykes (from left), Chief Detective James Vito, and District Attorney Tom Hogan. A former West Whiteland Township detective will join the Chester County Detectives in a newly created position in the child-abuse unit, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced in...

Police ID one of 4 accused jewelry thieves

West Whiteland investigators issue warrant for 57-year-old Philadelphia man West Whiteland Township Police are looking for Kevin Blagmon, one of four men accused in a jewelry heist at the Exton Square Mall. An investigation by the West Whiteland Township Police Department into a $15,000 jewelry heist at the Exton Square Mall has resulted in the identification of one of four suspects, detectives said. Police...

West Whiteland Police warn of phone scam

Caller cites emergency, discloses personal data to get money wired The West Whiteland Township Police Department is warning residents about a telephone scam that lured the victim by revealing personal information. A township resident reported that she received a phone call from a subject who identified himself as “Robert” on Monday, Dec. 2. The subject, who spoke with a heavy Mexican accent, told...