Crime & Safety

Pick-Pocket Thieves Stole Items From Exton Dollar Tree: Police

West Whiteland police are searching for two suspects.

(West Whiteland police)

CHESTER COUNTY, PA —The West Whiteland Police Department is investigating a July 19 pickpocket-style theft at the Dollar Tree in the 400 block of West Lincoln Highway in Exton.

Police said two suspects distracted the victim, took her wallet, and attempted to fraudulently use the victim's credit cards to make a purchase at the Walmart also in Exton.

Anyone who can identify the two suspects, they are asked to contact Detective Sergeant McCloskey at 484-874-0358 or jmccloskey@westwhiteland.org.

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