Police Seek 2 Suspects In Stabbing Of Wyncote Retail Officer

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The Cheltenham Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two people they say are involved in the stabbing of a Loss Prevention officer.

Police said the suspects were involved Friday in an altercation with the officer at a business located at Greenleaf at Cheltenham, 2401 W Cheltenham Ave., Wyncote, regarding a retail theft.

During the altercation, the male suspect stabbed the officer, resulting in life-threatening injuries, police said. The victim underwent emergency surgery at an area trauma center.

Police said the suspects fled on foot towards Philadelphia.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cheltenham Detectives at 215-885-1600 x499, or via email at PoliceTips@cheltenhampa.gov.