Rush Township, Schuylkill County, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery reported Tuesday night at a shopping center in Rush Township, prompting a public request for information as the suspect remains at large.
According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop L in Frackville, the robbery occurred Tuesday, December 15, around 8:55 p.m. at Sam’s Place Lottery & Tobacco, located inside the Hometown Commons Shopping Center on Plaza Drive.
State police said a white male suspect allegedly entered the store and approached a sales clerk while brandishing a firearm. The suspect reportedly demanded money from the cash register and fled after receiving approximately $2,914 in cash.
Authorities said the suspect ran south on foot toward the parking lot following the robbery. No injuries were reported.
Police described the suspect as wearing a red and blue flannel jacket, gray sweatpants, black sneakers, and black gloves. The individual was also wearing a black ski mask and had a black hood pulled over his face, making identification difficult.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect to contact PSP Frackville at (570) 874-5300. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through PSP Tips at 1-800-4PA-TIPS or online at www.p3tips.com.
According to state police, tips that lead to an arrest, the solving of a crime, or the location of a wanted person may be eligible for a cash reward, funded through asset forfeiture rather than taxpayer dollars.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities say details may be updated as new information becomes available.
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