Knife-Wielding Robber Sticks Up Lehigh Valley Gas Station: State Police

A masked robber wielded a knife to steal almost $4,000 from a Lehigh Valley gas station early Wednesday, and state police are trying to find him.

A knife-wielding robber donned a ski mask before ripping off a Lehigh Valley gas station for thousands of dollars, state troopers say.
Photo Credit: *Pennsylvania State Police*

Mac Bullock

01/11/2023 4:20 p.m.

The suspect waltzed into the Valero at 6007 West Main Boulevard in East Allen Township just before 6 a.m. on Jan. 11, produced a knife, and demanded cash from the teller, troopers wrote in a release.

The cashier handed over a bag of about $3,800 in cash before the robber fled toward Grouse Road on foot, authorities added.

Investigators described the suspect as a white man with long, blond hair. During the robbery, he wore a black mask, a dark-colored hoodie, blue jeans, and boots.

If he looks familiar, call the troopers at Bethlehem Station at 610-861-2026.

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