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Romanian Thieves 'Bear Hug' Victim At Pennsylvania Sheetz Before Fleeing To Maryland: Police

A Romanian couple in a car from Texas, stole from someone at a Pennsylvania Sheetz, before fleeing and abandoning their vehicle in Maryland, authorities say. 

Viorica Petre (left), Nicolae Miclescu (right), and the Sheetz where the theft happened.

Viorica Petre (left), Nicolae Miclescu (right), and the Sheetz where the theft happened.

Photo Credit: Susquehanna Regional police department (overlay); Google Maps (Street View)

Nicolae Miclescu and Viorica Petra, both 32, approached a victim at the gas pumps at the Sheetz located at 1158 River Road, Marietta at 3:30 p.m. on June 12, according to a release by the Susquehanna Regional police department on July 28.  

The pair asked the victim for gas money, blocking him in with a Black Chevrolet Tahoe SUV bearing Texas registration PJX-9926, and then Petre "bear hugged the victim and stole a wallet from his pocket that contained a large amount of cash," police say.

The couple then fled but their vehicle was later located in Baltimore City, as explained in the release.

A warrant search of the vehicle turned up their passports from Romania and their expired US visas. 

The victim positively identified them in a photo lineup and a search of the suspect's home was conducted.

A warrant has been issued for both Miclescu and Petra. Anyone with information about these suspects, please provide a tip and or contact the Susquehanna Regional Police Department at 717-426-1164 or Officer Zachary Meador at MeadorZ@Srpd27.com.

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