Man Arrested on Retail Theft Warrant in Nazareth

Robert E. St. John, 37, apprehended on outstanding warrant from Bethlehem Township

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Police in Nazareth, Pennsylvania arrested a 37-year-old man named Robert E. St. John on February 19th after receiving information about an outstanding warrant for retail theft from the Bethlehem Township Police Department. Officers located St. John in the 500 block of Belvidere Street and took him into custody after verifying the warrant. He was then transported to Northampton County Prison.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing issue that impacts businesses and communities. The apprehension of suspects with outstanding warrants helps address this problem and demonstrates the coordination between local law enforcement agencies.

The details

According to the report, Nazareth Police received a tip about a male suspect with an outstanding warrant for retail theft from the Bethlehem Township Police Department. Officers then located Robert E. St. John, 37, of Pennsylvania, in the 500 block of Belvidere Street and arrested him after verifying the warrant. St. John was transported to Northampton County Prison and turned over to prison authorities.

  • The incident occurred on February 19, 2026.

The players

Robert E. St. John

A 37-year-old Pennsylvania resident who was arrested on an outstanding warrant for retail theft.

Nazareth Police

The law enforcement agency that received the tip and apprehended St. John.

Bethlehem Township Police Department

The law enforcement agency that had issued the outstanding warrant for retail theft against St. John.

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The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the importance of coordination between local law enforcement agencies to address retail theft and hold suspects accountable for their actions. The apprehension of individuals with outstanding warrants can help improve public safety in the community.