Crime & Safety
OMG PD: Robbers Steal Guns at Gunpoint, Police Say
This week's stories include a man who was robbed of his guns at gunpoint, a pair of fossils that were stolen from an exhibit, and a late night police chase with no headlights.
Robbers Steal Guns at Gunpoint: According to a report in the Perkioman Valley Patch, an Upper Hanover man was robbed of his guns at gunpoint at his home on Wednesday morning.
The report states the two armed men stole a total of ten guns, including two pistols and eight long-guns. The men also reportedly stole his truck.
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Fossil Theft Reported in Whitemarsh: According to a report in the Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch, two fossils were stolen from a display table at the Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair.
The stolen fossils were identified as ammonite and alaundrusen alum geode.
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Man Leads Police on Chase After Crashing Into Bridge: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, a 46-year-old man led police on a late-night chase through multiple jurisdictions after he crashed his vehicle into a bridge.
The vehicle was reportedly shedding and dragging parts throughout the chase, which ended with the driver being tased in Lower Providence.
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See also:
- OMG PD: Woman Cited Three Times in One Day for Panhandling at Redner's
- OMG PD: Stolen Caramel Crèmes Lead to Felony Charges for Local Woman
- OMG PD: Rent-A-Center Default Leads to Felony Charges for Local Woman
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