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Police press releases detailing a Tuesday night shooting and miscellaneous news releases.
Butler Township Police are issuing a warning and requesting information concerning a distraction burglary. The incident occurred around 4:45 pm Tuesday (9/2/2014) afternoon in the 1200 block of St Johns Road. 2 suspects lured 2 neighbors out of their residence and began to talk with them about their property lines and tree trimming.
One of the suspects slipped way and buglarized the residence of an 85 year old victim, stealing cash and jewlery. The suspects also communicated in a foreign language using a portable radio. The suspects were both described as Hispanic males, who were casually dressed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Residents are urged to be alert for suspicious activity and to lock their doors when leaving the residence, even for a short time.