Shredding equipment will be available for public use at Crossfire Church in Center Township on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event is being hosted by two state representatives: Marci Mustello, R-11th, and Tedd Nesbit, R-8th.

The shredding is made available in hopes of curbing identify theft in the area.

Credit card information, canceled checks, outdated tax information, medical records and other private materials are all suitable paperwork to take for shredding.

However, books, newspapers and phone books cannot be accepted.

Crossfire Church is at 1802 N. Main St. Extension.