SEPTA Rider Tapping Gun On Train Door In Fare Dispute Prompts Police Presence At Villanova

A fare dispute in which a man became angry and tapped a gun on the glass of a SEPTA train door before running away prompted a boosted police presence at Villanova University Tuesday, Feb. 14, officials said.

Cecilia Levine

02/15/2023 8:15 a.m.

The incident occurred on an inbound Norristown High Speed Line train at Villanova Station around 10:30 p.m., SEPTA spokesperson Kelly Greene said.

"The male suspect got off the train and kicked the door," Greene said. "He then showed a gun and tapped it on the glass before running away."

A statement from Villanova officials says the suspect got off at the Aldwyn Station and then running across a pedestrian bridge.

A search for the suspect came up short Tuesday evening. Additional police presence was expected at the university.

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