Crime & Safety

Street Road 7-Eleven Robbed

The armed suspect emptied the cash tray, then took all the Newport cigarettes before fleeing the store on foot, police said.

A bandana-wearing man robbed a Street Road 7-Eleven store early Wednesday, and police are seeking tips to locate the suspect.

According to police, it happened at 4:37 a.m. at the convenience store at 932 Street Road in Upper Southampton Township. Police said a man entered the store, and approached the employee who was making coffee at the time.

The man directed the employee to go behind the counter, where he removed the cash tray and emptied it into a black bag. Police said the suspect then took all the Newport brand cigarettes before fleeing the store on foot, going east.

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Police describe the suspect as having a thin build and white or light skin. He was wearing a banana over his face and a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, brown pants and black sneakers with white soles.

Anyone who recognizes him should submit a tip here.

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