Ross, Pittsburgh Police Probe Handgun Threat, Vehicle Break-Ins

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA - The Pittsburgh and Ross police departments are investigating thefts from several vehicles - including the theft of a firearm - and a victim who was threatened with a firearm.

On April 24, Ross and Pittsburgh Zone 1 officers investigated a threat with a firearm on Cliffview Road in Brighton Heights, an area on the border of the two jurisdictions. A resident of the street told police he was outside when he saw a man running away from the end of his street. Because of recent vehicle break-ins, he attempted to stop the man, who then pointed a black semi-automatic handgun in the face as he ran toward Kleber Street.

According to police, numerous vehicles were entered and searched through on and around Cliffview Road. A black semi-automatic handgun was stolen from one of the cars.

A second male in the area who is also believed to have been involved. Both men were described as being in their late teens or early 20s.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Zone 1 detectives or Ross police.