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Armed Robbery Reported in Pennsburg

Written by Larry Roeder and Kelly Chandler
2012-11-05

Knife held to victim’s chest

Upper Perk Police report that a man was robbed at the intersection of West Side Alley and Fourth Street in Pennsburg at approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday.

According to authorities the man, an Iraq war veteran, was walking at the location when he was approached by two men, one of which put a knife up to his chest and took his wallet. The men fled after stealing the wallet. The victim was reportedly unhurt.

Police report the first subject was a black male in his early 20’s, about 6 feet tall with an average build. He was reportedly wearing a black “hoodie,” black beanie and blue jeans.

The second subject was described as a white male in his early 20’s, about 5’8” with an average build. He was reportedly wearing a black hoodie and brown hat.

Both actors were last seen running north in the 200 block of Main Street in Pennsburg.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the men fleeing is asked to contact Upper Perk Police at (215)679-8203.

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