In Altoona, there were no murders in 1999 and the city saw a drop in the number of reported rapes. The number of burglaries dropped significantly as well. This trend also carries into Johnstown. The number of violent crimes, property crimes and rapes are on the decline. State College is also seeing a decrease in serious crimes.
Police say crime levels have dropped by more than four percent.
The 25 year old disappeared from her Bedford County home last Sunday. Police say the only witness is her four year old son who says he saw his mother get into a light colored vehicle. This past Friday, police searched a burned-out, impounded car in Blair County. The car is described as a 1988 light gray Oldsmobile. Reports indicate, police may have a suspect.