134th DISTRICT

State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-134th, State Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th and Lower Macungie Township will co-host a public paper shredder event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at the Lower Macungie Township administration building, 3402 Brookside Road, Lower Macungie Township.

Township residents are invited to bring up to four boxes, 10 inches by 12.5 inches by 16 inches, of items to shred per vehicle. Because this event is meant for documents containing sensitive identifying information, it is requested attendees not bring items which do not fit this description as these items can be thrown out or recycled at home.

Lately, identity thieves have taken a new approach: stealing the identity information of minors, according to a media release from Mackenzie’s office.

After stealing the information, identity thieves can open accounts in the child’s name and vanish without a trace, leaving the child in debt before he or she reaches adulthood.

The event is for Lower Macungie Township residents only – businesses are asked to dispose of their sensitive documents elsewhere.

Due to the popularity of these events, no boxes will be accepted prior to the start time of the event.

For additional information, call Mackenzie’s office at 610-965-9933.