WEST CHESTER, PA — In a case spotlighting the challenges retailers face from theft, the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department announced the arrest of 31-year-old Brandyn Ash of Philadelphia on Friday, April 26th, 2024, after an investigation into a recent incident at a local supermarket.
The investigation began following a report of retail theft at the Giant Food Store located in the 1500 block of West Chester Pike, Westtown Township, on April 18, 2024. The theft involved over-the-counter products valued at $638.21. Through their inquiries, law enforcement officials identified Ash as the suspect linked to this activity.
Subsequently, Ash faces charges including retail theft, receiving stolen property, possession of instruments of crime, and the illegal possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by local police departments to address retail theft, which poses significant losses for businesses and often implicates broader criminal activities.
It is essential to note that the charges against Ash are allegations at this stage, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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