Crime & Safety

Robber Accosts Pedestrian, Punches Him In Face, Then Takes $11: Lower Southampton Police

Breaking: Police in Lower Southampton are investigating a strong-armed robbery occurred in the township on Monday night.

LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, PA — Police in Lower Southampton are investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred in the township on Monday night.

According to information from the Lower Southampton police department, the robbery happened around 11 p.m. at Philmont Avenue and Brinkmans Way.

The victim told police he was walking home from the nearby Wawa, when he was confronted by an unknown person who demanded his belongings, then punched him in the face.

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The suspect took $11 and personal belongings from the victim's pockets.

The victim, a male, was unable to provide any description.

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Anyone who has information should submit a tip here or contact Detective Gerald Scott at 215-357-1235 or gscott@lstwp.org. Anonymous tips welcomed.

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