WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -

State Police in Reading are investigating a substantial theft from a railroad business in Washington Township, Berks County.

Police said someone hacked banking computers and stole over $190,000 from the business on August 24th around 4:30pm. Police did not name the business.

Anyone who may have information on the incident is asked to contact State Police at 610-378-4011.

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