Hanover Borough Police Department

News Release

*UPDATE* 

October 20, 2026

Please see the attached image of the handgun. This is a very distinctive handgun and may be recognized by the public. Anyone with information regarding the origin or potential ownership of the handgun is asked to contact the Hanover Borough Police Department at 717-637-5575 or through York County 911.

No other information is available at this time.

October 12, 2026

The Hanover Borough Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 400 block of Broadway at approximately 8:48 PM on Friday October 9, 2026.  It was reported that an armed man brandished a firearm and forcibly took money from a store clerk at a business.
The suspect was believed to have then traveled generally South on Fulton Street following the incident. There were no reported injuries.
The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a dark gray hoodie, blue jeans, no shoes, and a yellow covering over his face. He was armed with a handgun.

The police department believes this is an isolated incident. The investigation continues and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the Hanover Borough Police Department at 717-637-5575 or through York County 911.
No other information is available at this time.