Press Release UPDATE Armed Robbery Wawa Old York Road

July 13, 2021

 Press Release

 Armed Robbery- Update

 This morning at 3:30AM the Wawa store, located at 816 Old York Road, Abington was robbed by three black males. All three wore face masks and head coverings. They were armed with semi-automatic handguns, including one which appeared to have an extended high-capacity magazine. One of the suspects, while ordering the employee to open the cash register, placed his gun to the victim’s head. After robbing the store, the men fled the area. There were no injuries and there is no current threat to the community. This incident is being actively investigated by the Abington Police Department. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the Abington Township Police Department’s Detective Division at 267-536-1100.

CRIMINAL CHARGES, AND ANY DISCUSSION THEREFORE, ARE MERELY ALLEGATIONS AND ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.

 

Approved for Release by~
Lt. Steven Fink
sfink@abingtonpa.gov
267-536-1113