Man suspected of robbing same Wawa twice in 2 days in Chester Heights in custody

Monday, June 19, 2017
CHESTER HEIGHTS, Pa. (WPVI) -- The Pennsylvania State Police have taken a man into custody who they say robbed a Wawa in Chester Heights, Delaware County twice over the weekend.

The first robbery happened just before 10 p.m. Saturday at the Stoneybank Wawa, located at 36 Baltimore Pike.
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According to police, the suspect entered the Wawa and made a purchase at the register. He then displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register.

He did not obtain money and then fled on foot empty-handed.

Then shortly before 6:30 p.m. Sunday police believe the same man entered the Wawa and made a purchase at the register.

He again displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register.



This time the suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
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Police say it appeared the suspect was wearing the same clothing during both incidents.

On Monday afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Police announced a juvenile male has been taken into custody at the Media station.

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