LOCAL
Butler police are seeking the public's help in identifying an unknown male suspected of breaking into three vehicles at the Butler Memorial Hospital parking garage on East Brady Street.
The thief between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday broke the passenger side windows to get into two of the vehicles. The third vehicle was unlocked, city police said.
The suspect stole money and credit cards from the vehicles. He later apparently tried to use one of the stolen cards.
Surveillance video captured the image of an unidentified male who police want to question about the vehicle break-ins. Anyone with information about his identity is asked to call police at 724-287-7743.
CLAY TWP — A 15-year-old boy broke his arm Saturday morning after crashing a dirt bike at the Switchback Raceway on Route 8.The boy, who was not identified, was taken to Butler Memorial Hospital after the accident shortly before 10:30 a.m., authorities.West Sunbury and Unionville volunteer fire departments were called but by the time firefighters got there, a Butler Ambulance Service crew already was tending to the teenager, who was taken off the track on a stretcher.Management at the track could not be reached for comment.A youths-only practice ride was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on its indoor track, according to its website.
CONNOQUENESSING — Some residents of the borough are sponsoring a community meeting about Marcellus Shale natural gas pipeline and fracking safety at 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the borough fire hall, 150 Main St.Lynda Farrell, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Coalition, will speak and show slides about pipeline safety. Former Pittsburgh City Councilman Doug Shields will talk about his experience with hydraulic fracturing. The placement of pipelines and how they affect property values, home insurance and home selling will be discussed.The film “Groundswell Rising” also will be shown.Residents and nonresidents are welcome.
