Crime & Safety

Scooter Robber Attacks Target Security Officer In Plymouth: PD

A Target loss prevention officer was attacked by a robbery suspect at the Plymouth Township store last week, police said.

A man is wanted after stealing a scooter and attacking a security guard at Target in Plymouth Township, police said.
A man is wanted after stealing a scooter and attacking a security guard at Target in Plymouth Township, police said. (Plymouth Township Police)

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, PA — A man is wanted after stealing a scooter and attacking a security guard at Target in Plymouth Township, police said.

The incident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 21 at around 6:45 p.m. at the store located on 2250 Chemical Road.

The man stole a Bird electric scoooter that was valued at $599, police said.

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As he attempted to walk out of the store with the scooter in the red shopping cart, he was confronted by a Target loss prevention officer, authorities said.

The suspect assaulted the officer and fled in an unknown direction.

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If you have any information, call Detective Eric Ponzek at (610) 279-1901 or email eponzek@plymouthtownship.org.

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