Crime & Safety
Man Robbed at Gunpoint on Cresson, Police Say
Also Methadone and Xanax stolen from a man's room in a separate police report.
Robbery: On March 17, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police received a report of a robbery in the 4400 block of Cresson Street. According to police, a man was stopped on the street by a group of unknown males. Police say that one of the men pointed a handgun at the victim and took his cell phone and wallet. Police say that the victim was treated for injuries to his head and face at Roxborough Hospital.
Theft: On March 18, at approximately 1 p.m., police received a report of a theft in the 6100 block of Ridge Avenue. According to police, a large amount of prescription drugs were stolen from a man’s room. The pills taken included 60 Methadone pills and 90 Xanax pills.
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