Armed Robbery at E-cigarette Store in Swatara Township

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Jan.10.2024
Armed Robbery at E-cigarette Store in Swatara Township
Armed robbery occurred in Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, as a man with a gun steals cash from an e-cigarette store.

On January 9th, American media outlet WGAL reported that a armed robbery occurred in Swatara Township, Pennsylvania. A man with a gun entered an e-cigarette store located at 4800 Derry Street, threatening the employees and successfully stealing cash.

 

According to Swatara Township police, the incident occurred at around 5:20 pm on Tuesday, January 9th. An armed assailant entered the store, brandishing a handgun and subsequently making off with some cash.

 

This robbery case has captured the attention of the community, as the police are currently investigating in search of the suspect involved.

 

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