Saturday, October 9, 2010

Local Man Robbed at Wawa, attempted break in at Warrington Residence

By Jeff Bohen-Staff Writer

A tattooed man robbed a local man late Wednesday night at the WaWa located on Easton and Maple roads fleeing by bike according to local authorities.

The robbery occurred as two men approaching WaWa, were asked by the assailant for a light, seizing on the opportunity he punched one of the men in the face while they reached for the incendiary device, Warrington Police said.

The robber, a white male 24-27 years old, tattoo on his adam's apple escaped on his black BMX bike from the scene with 90 dollars, according to official documents.

The victim did not require hospitalization, and was "more shaken up, then anything, "Lt. Joseph Knox told "The Intelligencer."

Prior to the robbery, a homeowner reported an attempted burglary at his home on Redstone Drive, police also said.

The homeowner observed a man approaching his home. Ringing the doorbell apparently checking to see if anyone was home. When no one responded the suspect circled the residence looking for a way in, Knox told "The Intelligencer."

A resident living close by observed the would be thief trying to break in, banged on his windows getting the attention of the suspect, who quickly fled the scene.

The resident chased the suspect on Redstone Drive towards Kansas Road, said police.

Police said, in addition to having a tattoo on his neck the suspect is a white male, 24-27 years old, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall and medium build. He wore a dark hoody, white tee-shirt, and cargo pants, official reports say.

Local authorities cited very similar descriptions in both instances and believe "We’re dealing with the same person," Knox said

If you have any information call Warrington Police at 215-343-3311.

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