A burglar who police say is “too good” at rappelling has targeted numerous stores in Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Now, police are asking for your help identifying the suspect.
For the second time this month, a robber rappelled into a Montgomery County business.
A burglar rappelled into the Lansdale Meats & Deli Market on N Broad Street in Lansdale through the building's roof vent using a rope around 4 a.m. last Wednesday, Hatfield Township Police said on Facebook. [[414338873, C]]
Once inside, the suspect -- wearing a white head covering, red scarf and gloves to conceal his identity -- tried to pry open the office using a claw hammer but wound up smashing a hole in the store's office drywall, police said.
The suspect stole money and a SCCY CPX-2 semiautomatic 9mm pistol from the office, police said. Investigators entered the gun into the national stolen gun database.
Hatfield police asked anyone with information to call 215-855-0903 or email tips to policetips@hatfield-township.org.
Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating whether the same person is to blame for another rappelling heist. Investigators said the thief who ransacked a Costco in King of Prussia last week had rappelled from a 40-foot skylight.
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