Crime & Safety
17-Year-Old Carjacking Suspect Busted By Lower Merion Police
A teenage boy is responsible for three recent carjacking incidents in Lower Merion, officials say.
LOWER MERION, PA -- A 17-year-old carjacking suspect has been busted by Lower Merion police, the township announced in a news release over the weekend.
The teen, a Philadelphia resident, is believed to have committed the robberies on three separate occasions: September 15, September 24, and October 13, police said.
In each case, the suspect displayed a handgun as he demanded keys to the vehicle, cash, and the victim's cell phone, according to the township.
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All three incidents occurred in the Bala Cynwyd section.
No injuries were reported.
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The teen has been charged as an adult with armed robbery and related counts.
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