Crime & Safety

Trucker Robbed Outside Wawa in Lower Nazareth

The two suspects are described as Hispanic males in their 20s; they were last seen driving north on Prologis Parkway toward Van Buren Road.

A Wilkes-Barre man was robbed of about $400 outside of the in Lower Nazareth Township, according to .

On Dec. 7 at 5:38 a.m., police say, two males described as Hispanic and in their 20s, followed Stanley Tuzinsky, Jr. as he walked toward his tractor trailer, which was parked near the "Exit Only" area by Route 248 west.

The males, who had stocky builds and were wearing dark clothing, followed Tuzinsky in a black or dark blue, two-door vehicle, police say.

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When Tuzinsky reached his truck, according to police, the males approached him and stated they had a gun and wanted his wallet.

The men knocked Tuzinsky to the ground and stole his wallet, which contained about $400 in cash, police say.

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The vehicle the men fled in was last seen heading north on Prologis Parkway toward Van Buren Road.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or may have any information, to call Det. Sgt. Mike Melinsky or Sgt. John Harmon at (610) 861-4820.


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