State police investigating reported child molestation in Worth Township

State police at Philipsburg are investigating allegations that a juvenile was molested.

Police were notified by the Centre County Children and Youth Services Bureau after they received a report of possible child abuse.

Per a press release, the report indicated that the victim had been “inappropriately fondled several years ago by a person known to her.”

The incident may have taken place at a residence with a Port Matilda address in Worth Township.

Police contacted the Centre County Children’s Advocacy Center and an interview was conducted.

These allegations are still under investigation.

This story was originally published February 18, 2016 at 10:35 AM with the headline "State police investigating reported child molestation in Worth Township."