Mechanicsburg man charged in alleged East Keller Street robbery and assault

Michael Alvarado, 26, is listed on charges after police say a passenger was grabbed from behind by the rear passenger of a vehicle on East Keller Street on August 11, 2026. The driver allegedly rifled the victim’s pockets and took $800 and a cell phone before the victim escaped; officers identified Alvarado as the rear passenger and the vehicle fled east on East Keller Street. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit robbery, simple assault and conspiracy to commit theft (case MJ-09305-CR-0000168-2026).