Crime & Safety

Burglary Reported At West Chester Eatery

Police are investigating a burglary that was reported at Mabel's BBQ in the 600 block of East Market Street.

Police respond to a reported break-in at Mabel's BBQ in downtown West Chester.
Police respond to a reported break-in at Mabel's BBQ in downtown West Chester. (Holly Herman/Patch Staff)

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are investigating a burglary report at Mabel’s BBQ in the 600 block of East Market Street.

Police said a suspect broke into the restaurant between Friday night, Feb. 23, and Saturday morning, Feb. 24, and removed several items.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 610-696-2700.

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West Chester police also responded to a retail theft at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb.24 at the Giant Food Store located at 698 Downingtown Pike, East Bradford Township.

Police said while responding to the retail theft, a second retail theft occurred and Nathan Hamilton, 21 of Philadelphia was arrested on a charge of retail theft. He is awaiting a preliminary hearing in April.

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