CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Cheltenham Police are investigating a burglary at a gas station in which the suspect used a hammer to smash through the front door.
Cheltenham Police said the burglary took place at the Sunoco at 300 South Easton Road in the township's Glenside section on Sept. 1.
Police said the suspect used a hammer with a blue handle to force open the front door of the business and an interior office door.
The suspect stole cash, cigarettes, and lottery tickets, police said.
Police said the suspect fled across Easton Road., emerging from the rear of the Produce Junction parking lot, and fled the same way after the burglary.
The suspect appears to have either a fixed blade knife or tool in a sheath on his belt.
The incident remains an active investigation.
Anyone with information should call Cheltenham Detectives at 215-885-1600 or email PoliceTips@cheltenhampa.gov.
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