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Armed Robbery Reported on Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre

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Armed Robbery Reported on Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A robbery occurred on March 7th, 2025, at 5:06 AM at a business on Hazle Street.

Officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a report of an armed robbery at 616 Hazle Street. According to the employee, the suspect entered the store and asked to buy two packs of cigarettes.

The employee reported that the suspect revealed a firearm and demanded money from the cash register and the employee’s cell phone. The suspect then collected an unspecified amount of money and several packs of cigarettes before fleeing.

The suspect is described as a male, 6 feet tall, though his race is unknown. The investigation is currently active and ongoing as authorities work to gather more information.

Theft Reported at Parkview Circle in Wilkes-Barre

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Theft Incident Reported at Parkview Circle in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A theft was reported on March 4, 2025, at an apartment located at 300 Parkview Circle. The incident occurred at 3:28 PM when officers responded to a call regarding the theft.

The victim, a 41-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, reported that a perishable package delivered from “Meals America” was unlawfully taken. Surveillance footage captured the suspect, Jalen Murray, 21, also from Wilkes-Barre, taking the package.

Murray was later located by officers, taken into custody, and transported to City Headquarters for processing. The haul of the package is part of the ongoing investigation by local authorities.