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Masked Gunman Robs Speedway Store
22 Aug
Summary
- A masked individual armed with a firearm robbed a Speedway store.
- The suspect fled the scene on foot carrying a black backpack.
- A white sedan seen heading south on Route 61 may be involved.
An armed robbery occurred on Friday morning at the Speedway gas station located on South Lehigh Avenue in West Mahanoy Township. The incident was reported to state police at Frackville around 7:55 a.m. A suspect, whose face was concealed by a mask, entered the convenience store brandishing a firearm.
The suspect was described as wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black Nike sweatpants, and carried a black backpack. Following the robbery, the individual fled the scene on foot. Police reported that a white sedan, last observed traveling south on Route 61, might be connected to the incident.
The investigation into the armed robbery is ongoing. Authorities have not yet disclosed the amount of money, if any, that was taken during the event. No injuries were reported in connection with the robbery.
