FRACKVILLE — Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Frackville are asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole thousands of dollars from a West Mahanoy Township man on Jan. 20.
Police said the burglary occurred about 4:30 p.m. at the Morea Road home of Stephen Kohan.
Two men pretending to work for the water company entered the home, saying they had to check for contaminated water. Once inside, one of the men distracted the homeowner, while the other stole about $8,000 in assorted currency. The men then left the area in a gray pickup truck.
Police said both men were white, one about 6 feet tall with a medium build and the other about 5 feet 4 inches tall with a stocky build.
Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information on the identity of the two men responsible for this crime or on any unsolved crime in Schuylkill County.
Callers are asked to refer to incident 02-01-15 when calling with information about the West Mahanoy Township burglary.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 877-TIPS4SC (877-847-7472) or state police at Frackville directly at 570-874-5300.
All information received will remain confidential.