Crime & Safety
Armed Robber Hits Lower Merion Gas Station Thursday: Police
Police said early Thursday morning the man forced his way into the store, pulled out a gun, and demanded cash.
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – Lower Merion Township Police are reporting an gunpoint robbery in the township that occurred early Thursday morning.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at a Sunoco gas station at 101 Belmont Ave. in the Bala Cynwyd section of the township.
A black male wearing a black jacket and a black ski mask forced his way into the store, police said.
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The man pulled out a handgun and demanded cash, according to police.
The suspect made off with money and cigarettes, police said.
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Anyone with information on this crime should contact Lower Merion Township Police at (610) 649-1000.
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