CRAFTON, Pa. — The Crafton Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s help while investigating a stolen vehicle.
The department says a Kia was stolen from McMunn Avenue around 3:17 a.m. Sunday, and was being followed by an unknown make and model SUV.
The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Pittsburgh.
Police are asking anyone who lives on or Near McMunn Avenue to check their surveillance cameras between 3 a.m. to 3:20 a.m. on Sunday for possible suspects.
Anything suspicious should be reported to the department by calling 412-921-2016.
People who live on McMunn Avenue have decided to take a proactive approach to prevent crime, especially since their street has been targeted before.
In May 2024, at least three Kias and Hyundais were broken into, stolen, or both on several Crafton streets, including McMunn Avenue. One of those cars was later found in the city of Pittsburgh.
“I think we keep our eyes open for sure,” said Paul Revak, who has lived on McMunn for more than 30 years.
“Unfortunately, when you have so many accesses in and out, I mean, we are 10 minutes from downtown, we are 10 minutes from the airport, we are in the prime location,” said Daniel Elliott, who has lived on McMunn for 10 years.
Elliott told Channel 11 he’s had enough, especially now that he owns a Kia.
“We just try to make sure we are taking all the necessary precautions. We have all of the geo-locations, etc. that go with those vehicles,” Elliott said.
Elliott and his neighbors have also established a network using their doorbell cameras.
“Talk to your neighbor and establish a footprint so you can be holistically safe. It’s a handshake, and you guys can help one another,” Elliott said.
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