Multiple Arrests Made at Steel Plant in Plymouth Township

Suspects charged with burglary, trespass, and theft at Cleveland Cliffs Steel facility

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:19am

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Police in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania have arrested multiple individuals for breaking into the Cleveland Cliffs Steel plant property to steal metal for scrap. The suspects gained access by cutting locks and fences, and have been charged with a range of offenses including burglary, criminal trespass, and theft.

Why it matters

Metal theft from industrial facilities can pose significant safety and security risks, in addition to financial losses for the affected businesses. This case highlights the ongoing challenge of securing large industrial sites against criminal activity, especially in areas with high scrap metal prices that can incentivize theft.

The details

According to the Plymouth Township Police Department, the suspects gained access to the Cleveland Cliffs Steel plant property at 900 Conshohocken Road by cutting locks on gates and cutting through the exterior perimeter fences. Several individuals have been arrested and charged, including Michael Anthony Kropilak, Robert Bruce Hoffman, Douglass John McCann, Daniel Dutton, Jason Lombardi, Philip Sulima, Alberto Boscana, and Kevin O'Brien. An active arrest warrant has also been issued for Brian Mainart.

  • On March 19, 2026, Michael Anthony Kropilak was arrested.
  • On February 27, 2026, Robert Bruce Hoffman was arrested.
  • On February 12, 2026, Douglass John McCann was arrested.
  • On February 11, 2026, Daniel Dutton, Jason Lombardi, and Philip Sulima were arrested.
  • On January 20, 2026, Alberto Boscana was arrested.
  • On January 11, 2026, Kevin O'Brien was arrested.

The players

Plymouth Township Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that has been investigating the break-ins and making arrests at the Cleveland Cliffs Steel plant.

Cleveland Cliffs Steel

The steel manufacturing company that owns the plant property in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania that has been the target of the burglaries and thefts.

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What they’re saying

“The Criminal Investigations Division continues to pursue active investigative leads on additional suspects who have engaged in burglary, criminal trespass, and theft activity on the steel plant property.”

— Plymouth Township Police Department

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the arrested suspects at their upcoming court hearings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of securing large industrial facilities against criminal activity driven by the high value of scrap metal. It underscores the need for robust security measures and close coordination between law enforcement and businesses to deter and apprehend perpetrators.