Crime & Safety
2 Suspects Sought In Armored Car Robbery In Cheltenham
Cheltenham Police said thieves stole over $700,000 during the heist on Tuesday morning.
CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Cheltenham Police seek two suspects who robbed a Brinks Armored Car of over $700,000 in broad daylight on Tuesday morning.
Lt. Andrew Snyder said the robbery took place at 10:28 a.m. on Tuesday at the H-Mart at 7300 Old York Road in the township's Elkins Park section.
Cheltenham Police said two suspects robbed the Brinks truck, escaping with "a large quantity" of money after one man flashed an AR15-style pistol, while the other was armed with a handgun.
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The suspects also took the armored car driver’s handgun during the robbery, police said.
The suspects fled in a black Acura TLX westbound on Cheltenham Avenue and then into Philadelphia. This vehicle was later recovered in West Philadelphia, police said.
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There were no injuries. The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Cheltenham Detectives. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
(Cheltenham Township Police Department)
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