Scott Police Allegheny County Pa.

**********Video surveillance request*********** The Scott Police are requesting any resident in the area of Somerville, Artvue, Shireville, or streets close to these to check video surveillance if you have them for individuals entering vehicles or just loitering around at night. The time frame we are looking for is earlier this morning from midnight through approximately 6am. This is obviously in regards to the juveniles entering vehicles and stealing items along with stealin...g a vehicle this morning. If any footage is found please contact the police department or video can be emailed to [email protected] Thanks in advance. Also, PLEASE lock your vehicles!! Tell your neighbor to do the same!!

The Scott Township Police responded to several thefts from vehicles and a stolen vehicle reports this morning off of Somerville area. Shortly after the report of the stolen vehicle , two juveniles were taken into custody in the northside of Pittsburgh. These two juveniles appear to be part of a group involved in stealing vehicles all over the Pittsburgh area. These two juveniles will be transported to Shuman Center to await their next court date. This could be another reminder to lock your vehicles and do not leave your keys in them.

This morning, a concerned citizen passed along a text message she received stating that her Carry Certificate (License to Carry) was to expire in seven days, ...followed by a link. The Sheriff’s Office's entire license to carry process is done in-person and we do not send a text message to residents about their expiration date. If you receive a text message similar to the attached photo, please disregard and do not respond or click the link, as it is NOT the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission suggests that you block such numbers to avoid scam attempts.

*********Requesting resident assistance with******* ****************video surveillance****************** The Scott Township Police Department is requesting assistance from our residents that live in the Salvini Plan, Rock Hill Rd, and Brookfield Rd areas. There was a rash of theft from vehicles and theft of vehicles in this area on Monday morning 10/5/20. We have approximate times between 3am-5am. The vehicles involved are a black explorer, white Mercedes sedan, silver... Ford Escape, and a gray Honda Pilot. There are also several suspects involved. We are requesting all residents in this area affected to check security cameras to see if any activity is captured. We are looking to get video of the suspects involved. If anyone is able to get video, can you please forward it to Detective Shawn Arlet at [email protected] or contact him at 412-276-7725x242. And once again, PLEASE lock your vehicles!!! Sincerely, Scott PD

On 10/5/2020, in the early morning hours, there were several unlocked vehicles entered, items stolen, and vehicles stolen. This occurred off of Vanadium Rd and Bower Hill Rd area. Let this be yet another reminder to please lock your vehicle at all times, especially when you have valuables inside. Also if you leave your keys inside your unlocked vehicle, it will more than likely be stolen. When criminals are provided the opportunity to steal a vehicle, they use these stolen ...vehicles in more serious crimes. Bottom line, if you LOCK YOUR VEHICLE, you will probably not be a victim. Sincerely, Scott PD

We're getting numerous complaints about parking on the sidewalks in the Glendale portion of Scott Township. We've always understood that parking can be at a premium there and officers have used discretion in enforcement. Having said that, when the complaints come we have to enforce the laws written to protect the pedestrian traffic. Several streets were issued parking tickets known as "courtesy tags" to make people aware of the complaints and hopefully rectify the issue. Vehicles will be permitted to be partially on sidewalks as long as pedestrian traffic (walkers, wheel chairs, etc etc...) can get through. Please be courteous to those neighbors who prefer not to walk on the street and leave them room. Do not obstruct the roadway for emergency vehicle traffic.