On Tuesday 22 May 2018 at approximately 1217 hrs. a resident on the 800 blk. N. Duke St. reported that a person had just stolen a package fron the front porch of the residence. The victim had video surveillance and captured images of the suspect. That information was relayed to Officers in the area. Off. Mazzante spoke with the victim while others canvassed the area.

Sgt. Sumrall spotted a male that matched the description provided by the victim. The suspect was stopped on the 500 blk. N. Queen St. The suspect was identified as Andrew Kauffman M/31. Kauffman was found to be in possession of the loot that had been taken on 22 May 2018. Off. Mazzante learned that Kauffman was a suspect in a similar theft from the same victim in a incident that occurred 18 May 2018. Kauffman was in possession of loot from that theft as well.

Kauffman was taken into custody and transported to the Lancaster City Police station. Off. Mazzante filed a Criminal Complaint against Kauffman before MDJ Jimenez. Kauffman was charged with (2) counts Theft By Unlawful Taking (M2). Kauffman was held for arraignment and later committed to LCP in lieu of $20,000 bail.

All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.