Crime & Safety
$2K In Vapes, More Stolen From Delaware County Store: State Police
Pennsylvania State Police in Media said two people broke into a vape and wireless store early Friday morning and stole $2,000 in items.
COLLINGDALE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Delaware County are investigating a heist at a vape store that occurred last week.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 4:40 a.m. Friday at Collingdale Wireless/Smoke Shop, 640 MacDade Boulevard in Collingdale.
Troopers were called to the business at that time for a burglar alarm activation.
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Authorities learned two males, between 15 and 28 years old, broke into the business.
Police said they broke the store's front window with a rock.
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They entered the store through the broken window, then stole $2,000 worth of merchandise.
Stolen items included electronic cigarettes and vaporizers and other related products, police said.
The two were in the store for about 8 minutes before they left through the front door.
Authorities said they fled in an unknown direction.
Anyone who has information on the burglary and thefts should contact Pennsylvania State Police in Media at 484-840-1000.
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