Shortly after midnight on Sunday, officers with the Smith Township Police Department were sent racing to multiple homes in Burgettstown and nearby Langeloth after reports of burglaries, vehicle break-ins, and other suspicious activity. Now, residents and local businesses are being urged to check their vehicles and property for anything missing, stolen, or damaged, and to report it to 911. Police are also asking anyone with doorbell or security cameras to comb through their footage for suspicious people or vehicles.
According to WPXI, Smith Township police said officers were dispatched shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 10, 2026, to several residences in Burgettstown and Langeloth for reports of burglaries and vehicle break-ins. The station reported that residents and businesses were asked to report any missing, stolen, or damaged items to 911 so officers can properly log each case. WPXI also noted the department’s request that any relevant surveillance footage be shared with investigators.
How Smith Township Is Advising Neighbors
Smith Township lists the police department’s nonemergency number as (724) 947-5069 and the township office at 1848 Smith Township State Road in Slovan. The site also reminds residents that emergencies should always be reported to 911. The township page serves as a central hub for local contact information and municipal notices for Burgettstown and surrounding communities.
What Police Want From Camera Footage
Investigators are asking neighbors to look for missing items and to review any home or business surveillance for suspicious vehicles or people. Any footage that might help the case can be emailed to Patrolman Tyler Evans at [email protected], according to WPXI. Police have not yet released any suspect descriptions or an estimated value of items reported stolen. Officials say filing a report through 911 helps them document each incident and follow up on leads.
Anyone with information or relevant video is asked to call 911 and, when possible, share footage with investigators using the contact provided by the department. For nonemergency questions and the latest local notices from the municipality, residents can check Smith Township for updates.
