Man accused of stealing from lockers at LA Fitness charged with 10 counts of theft & several additional

Anthony T. Key

Theft By Unlawful Taking / Attempted Theft By Unlawful Taking / Criminal Mischief Arrest, 4:49 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018, 1300 Lititz Pike - LA Fitness (MT) - Anthony T. Key, M/54, of Columbia PA, was charged with the above offenses following a lengthy investigation by detectives.  From July 2017 to March 2018, the Manheim Township Police Department received thirteen (13) reports of Theft or Attempted Theft at the LA Fitness located at 1300 Lititz Pike in Manheim Township.  During each of these instances, victims secured their property in a locked locker.  When they returned, they found the lockers forcibly opened and damaged.  Their property previously stored inside had been stolen. 

The detective assigned to the case obtained copies of surveillance footage from the gym, during the dates and times of the thefts.  Numerous hours were spent reviewing footage in an attempt to locate any suspect/s that were consistently observed in the building during the time periods of the thefts.  Eventually Key was identified as the person who had committed the thefts.  A criminal complaint was filed against Key on the morning of Thursday, April 26, 2018, and an arrest warrant was obtained for the following charges:
1- Ten (10) counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking
2- Three (3) counts of Attempted Theft by Unlawful Taking
3- Thirteen (13) counts of Criminal Mischief

In the afternoon of Thursday, April 26, 2018, Key was arrested at the gym after an additional theft had been reported.  Key was later taken to Central Arraignment.  He faces additional charges for the theft incident from April 26, 2018.

MEDIA CONTACT: Sergeant Michael T. Piacentino, W: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1583, C: 717-340-2130, piacentm@police.co.lancaster.pa.us

Arrest Date: 

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Case Number: 

2018-MT-02131

Charges:

• (10) Counts Theft By Unlawful Taking
• (3) Counts Attempted Theft By Unlawful Taking
• (13) Counts of Criminal Mischief

Source: 

Manheim Township Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/manheimtwppd/53783/arrests/key-anthony-t-10-counts-theft-unlawful-taking-and-2-additional-charges

Man charged with motor vehicle theft found hiding in a closet

Dennis Earl Ishman, Jr.

On 04-10-18 at approx. 11:02AM the Columbia Borough Police were called to an address in the 900 blk. of Spruce St. for a motor vehicle theft. During the investigation, police learned that Dennis Earl Ishman Jr. (30), no known address, had punched the victim in the face, took the keys and drove off with the victim's vehicle. Charges were filed on Ishman for Robbery of a Motor Vehicle and a warrant was issued. On 04-24-18 Ishman was located hiding in a closet in a house in the 800 blk. of Locust St. Ishman was taken to Central Booking and committed to Lancaster County Prison on $25,000 cash bail.

Arrest Date: 

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Case Number: 

11157-04-10-18

Charges:

• Robbery of a Motor Vehicle

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/ishman-dennis-earl-jr-robbery-motor-vehicle

Missing Person Update | Columbia Borough Police Department

The missing person from 04-25-18 has been located. Thank you for your assistance.

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/missing-person-update-1

Rock, rot delay Columbia library construction; $2.5M expansion set to reopen in July

A scheduled May reopening was delayed, according to a statement this week from the Library System of Lancaster County, by "the extreme winter weather and unforeseen circumstances, including rock and rotted joists."

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/rock-rot-delay-columbia-library-construction-m-expansion-set-to/article_29aa34f6-48c9-11e8-8643-0f3de1ddbcaa.html

Missing Person (Endangered) | Columbia Borough Police Department

William Richard Auliz

On 04-25-18 at approx. 6:23PM the Columbia Borough Police were notified of a missing, endangered person. It was reported to the police that William Richard Auliz left his house on Devonshire Place to take a walk around 11:30AM and has not returned. The missing person was described to police as a Hispanic male, 5'09", 160lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black in color hooded sweatshirt with diamonds and stars on it. He was also wearing dark colored, stone wash jeans that were described as baggy. He possibly has a set a headphones on him and was wearing black colored Nike shoes.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of William Richard Auliz, they are asked to submit a tip below or contact the police department.

Date: 

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Case Status:

• Current

Case Type:

• Missing Person

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/missing-person-endangered

Police find 17-year-old hiding in attic after he entered property illegally

On 04-22-18 at approx. 5:27PM the Columbia Borough Police were called to an address in the 200 blk. of S. 8th St. for a report of a possible Burglary In Progress complaint. It was reported to police that the victim was receiving phone calls from her apartment phone number and that no one is supposed to be in her apartment. Police arrived and saw signs that the apartment may have been entered and contacted the landlord. The landlord responded and police made entry. Officers on scene located a 17 year old male hiding in an attic crawlspace during the search. The juvenile male was taken into custody and turned over to York County youth services. The juvenile was charged with Criminal Trespass, a felony of the 2nd degree.

Incident Date: 

Sunday, April 22, 2018 - 5:27pm

Incident Type:

• All Other - Criminal

Case Number: 

26976-04-22-18

Location: 

200 blk. S 8th St.

Columbia, PA 17512

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/incidents/criminal-trespass

4th Friday at Mount Bethel

The “Visions of Mt. Bethel” artwork created during the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the incorporation of the cemetery will be on display on Friday, April 27th, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, April 29th, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the caretaker’s cottage, 700 Locust Street, Columbia. 

Epitaphs, poetry, historic research, rubbings, pen and ink drawings, paintings and photography will be exhibited. Refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public.