West Chester Borough Police Department

A Huge Thank You to the owners, management and staff at Limoncello West Chester for delivering gift cards for meals to our officers and staff! #community #WCBPD

On January 8, 2021 at approximately 1:00 AM an unknown subject broke a wiper arm to a vehicle parked in the 400 block of East Rosedale Ave., West Chester Borough. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt displaying a unknown logo on the chest area and dark sweatpants. Anyone with information is asked to contact The West Chester Police Department at 610-696-2700. ... #WCBPD

As part of the Department's intensive field training program, newly hired officers Blue and Kuehn participated in a patrol tactics training this past Friday. In this example, officers are conducting a high risk felony stop, commonly used when taking a potentially violent felon into custody. Special thanks to Kirk's Martial Arts & Krav Maga for providing actors for our scenario based training.... #training #WCBPD

Thank You to Haly Home Comfort and Great Valley Propane for providing an awesome lunch for our Officers today! #communitysupport #WCBPD

Flash Back Friday!!! WCPD Officer in a little snow storm.. Unknown date. What are we doing this weekend?? Anyone with good plans? ... Be sure to stay safe and think smart! We are here if you need us!! #weekendvibes #WCBPD

We know this year was a different, most of us could only show family and friends what Santa left under the tree via zoom. We remind you to be mindful as you put boxes and trash out for pick-up this week as unfortunately The Grinch could still be out there looking to see what gifts you received. Crush or cut up boxes, peal or cover labels or hide the best you can. We do not want to invite unwanted guests to see what Santa delivered! ... #christmastrash #WCBPD

***** Update 9:10 PM on 1.21.21 ***** Mr. Gettings has been located and is safe! Thank you to everyone who shared the post and assisted us!! Missing Person Alert ... Thomas Gettings 75 YOA W/M, 6’0 tall, Gray Hair Last seen operating a Silver 2004 Nissan Frontier PA REG YDM2755 Last seen wearing a white sweatshirt and jeans. Gettings left his residence in West Chester Borough at approximately 1:20 PM this afternoon. Gettings suffers from Dementia If seen please contact WCPD at 610-696-2700 or call 9-1-1. #WCBPD

WCPD wishes all our residents and social media family celebrating Kwanzaa a safe and happy holiday season! #kwanzaa #WCBPD

Thank you to Kurtz and his brother Chris for preparing some South Carolina Cooking with a deep fried turkey for our staff working this Christmas! Thank you gentlemen and Merry Christmas!! #WCBPD... #community See more

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) is celebrated on January 9th of every year. The day encourages citizens come together to show appreciation to their local law enforcement. It’s a day on which citizens can show police officers that their work is appreciated and that they understand how difficult their job can be.... We say Thank You to the Officers of the West Chester Police Department and Police Officers around the world! #nationallawenforcementappreciationday #WCBPD

From our West Chester Borough Police Department family, we wish you a very safe and very Merry Christmas! #merrychristmas #WCBPD

The West Chester Borough Police Department continues to investigate a shooting incident which took place on January 2, 2021 at 3:06 AM. The shooting took place at Hookah Matata, located at 27 West Gay Street, West Chester Borough. Both victims in this case continue to recover from injuries they received as a result of this crime. The shooting suspect is described as a black male who fled the scene and travelled out of the Borough in a silver Chevrolet Equinox SUV. ... Anyone with any information concerning the shooting incident, including photos, video, and social media posts is encouraged to contact the West Chester Police Department at 610-696-2700. #investigation #WCBPD

Our Officers just heard Sleigh Bells over the Borough, as they made it to the top of one of the parking garages they got a glimpse of Santa! Children of West Chester, you better head to bed soon as Santa is near by!! (It is truly amazing how the Christmas Spirit shields Santa from the rain and wind just for a second as he flys by ) ... #santaclausiscomingtotown #WCBPD

Thank you to Crystal from Fallricks Fudge for recently delivering delicious cupcakes to our officers and staff!! #WCBPD

SIGN UP FOR READYCHESCO TODAY Effective January 25, 2021 the Borough will be retiring it’s Notify Me service and moving over to ReadyChesco notification service. The reason for this move is to simplify the notification & outreach services for our community. Once you sign up with ReadyChesco you will be able to choose what you want to be notified of - for the Borough of West Chester. Link to ReadyChesco. http://www.readychesco.org/... #WCBPD

Look at that sky this evening!! #firesky #WCBPD

Earlier today our Communication Division received a call from a resident saying her pet cat had fallen into a basement well. Officers responded and sure enough, kitty was about 15 feet down an old basement well. WCPD summoned assistance from our friends at the Fame Fire Co. No. 3. In the end, the pet was rescued without being injured. ... #poorputtytat #WCBPD

It seems the wind is getting the best of a few trees in the area. Please use caution if out and about. #treesfalling ... #WCBPD See more

It’s a tad windy out this morning! Please take a extra minute to be certain all property outside is secured! #windyday ... #WCBPD See more

WCPD responded with the WCFD for a report of a house fire in the 300 block of East Biddle Street this afternoon. Officers rescued two dogs from the house prior to fire department arrival. Fire was contained and extinguished by WCFD. ... #fire #WCBPD

With the Borough’s leaf collection program beginning this week, we would like to remind residents to pile your leaves along the curb or street edge of your property. Please do not pile leaves in the streets blocking the flow of traffic. Drivers, children and pets play in piles of leaves, never drive through them! Always be cautious of traveling when the roads are wet and have leaves covering the street. More information can be found here: ... https://west-chester.com/176/Leaf-Collection #WCBPD

Time to change the clocks!! (Almost).. If you still own a clock, the kind you need to change the time, then this message is for you! Don’t forget to change those clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight!! If your staying awake until 2:00 AM, then give it a change back then! ... This is also a great time to change those batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors! #changeyourclocks #fallback #WCBPD

Stolen Vehicle Investigation On October 31, 2020 WCPD responded to West Chester Cycle Center located at 739 Downingtown Pike, East Bradford Township for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Upon arrival the victim reported sometime between 5:30 PM on October 30, 2020 and 8:00 AM on October 31, 2020 a black 1988 GMC Seirra pickup truck with a 2007 Norwin trailer attached was stolen from the business along Downingtown Pike. ... The GMC truck is described as being all black with black rims and the paint on the hood is wearing away. Anyone with any information please contact Corporal Harry O'Neill at 610-696-2700. #Investigation #stolenvehicle #WCBPD

From all of us at WCPD, we wish you a safe and Happy Halloween !! #halloween #WCBPD

Tomorrow is Halloween... Time for Tricks and Treats.. This year shall be a little different as many things have been. Traditionally, Trick or Treat has begun around 6:00 PM on October 31st. The Borough issued the following statement on the website: ... The Borough of West Chester does not establish dates or times for Trick-or-Treating. Because of COVID-19 concerns, many people will not be participating in Trick-or Treating this year. Borough residents are reminded to please respect neighbors who do not participate in Trick-or-Treating. The standard practice is to keep your front porch light on if you are participating and to turn it off if you are not. Please practice extra safety this Halloween if heading out! As always WCPD will be out keeping an eye on the little ghosts and goblins! #trickortreat #halloween #WCBPD

WCPD had a great time last evening at Trunk or Treat presented by West Chester Parks and Recreation! Great job by everyone involved!! Thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello! #trunkortreat ... #halloween #WCBPD See more

WCPD is investigating the theft of red bollard covers from a business located in the 300 block of East Gay Street, West Chester Borough. Anyone with information on the incident, the male subject or the vehicle in the below photo is asked to contact Ptlm. Kuehn at 610-696-2700. Please share. ... #investigation #WCBPD

Earlier this morning WCPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Bradford Ave. in the area of W. Rosedale Av. We remind everyone as heavy rains are predicted for tomorrow, please drive with caution. #Driveslow #WCBPD

Traffic Alert Use caution in the area of Market Street and Church Street, West Chester Borough. WCPD on-scene of a motor vehicle accident. #WCBPD