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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Two Arrested in Hen's Coins and Collectables Robbery

Lansdale Police also recovered several items taken in the Monday morning robbery

Lansdale Police Street Crimes Unit, along with Sgt. Ryan Devlin’s patrol squad, have made two arrests and recovered a number of items stolen during the commission of the robbery at Hen's Coins and Collectables Monday morning. Police will soon release the names of the suspects and details of the investigation. Sources informed Lansdale Patch that two men threatened the life of the business owner at knifepoint inside the West Main Street business. Owner Henry Statuty was not injured. Stay with us for further developments.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Lansdale Coins and Collectables Shop Robbed Monday

Lansdale Police are on the scene at Hen's Coins and Collectibles for a reported robbery Monday morning

Lansdale Police are on the scene investigating a reported robbery Monday morning at Hen's Coins and Collectibles on West Main Street. Sources informed Lansdale Patch that two men threatened the life of the business owner at knifepoint. Owner Henry Statuty was not injured. "I'm so thankful that Henry was not hurt," said local business owner Chris Flyzik, proprietor of Wilson's Hardware and Locksmiths, located across the street from Hen's Coins and Collectables. Flyzik said she is very concerned about the safety of businessowners on Main Street, quoting Bob Dylan with "the times, they are a'changing." "I'd like the borough to consider cameras, maybe on the new street lights," she said. "I think they are already wired for sound. If it's too …

worldpeace2013

9:33 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013

yes ! the times are changing the city of Lansdale is expanding! I moved here 15 yrs ago and its much bigger its sad to say I was good Philly person that moved here, but I do not think the rest are!!! The township needs cameras and more security as well as small stores like these!!!   more ›

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Charges Held for Hatfield Knifepoint Robbery, Assault Suspect

Benjamin Thomas Moore III, 40, allegedly assaulted a former jailmate inside a home on Bethlehem Pike in October, knocking out the man's front teeth and threatening him at knifepoint

 A Lansdale man, who allegedly held a former jailmate at knifepoint and threatened to kill him, is headed to Montgomery County court following a preliminary hearing Monday, reports The Reporter. Benjamin Thomas Moore III, 40, allegedly assaulted a man inside a Hatfield Township home on the 800 block of Bethlehem Pike on Oct. 20, police said. Moore had been a resident of the home prior to going to jail, and he was allegedly mad at the victim for using Moore’s belongings while Moore was in jail, police said. Moore faces the following charges: Arraignment at Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas was set by District Judge Andrea Duffy for Jan. 16, according to the article. Moore remains incarcerated at Montgomery County prison on $10,000 …

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Lansdale Man Charged With Holding Former Jailmate Against Will at Knifepoint

Benjamin T. Moore, 40, allegedly assaulted and robbed a former jailmate, and held him against his will at knifepoint in his Hatfield home, because he was angry at him for using his belongings while Moore was in prison

A Lansdale man headed to trial at the county court level on felony drug possession charges and misdemeanor driving violations was arrested for robbery and assault by Hatfield Township Police on Oct. 20 for allegedly knocking out the teeth of and holding at knifepoint a man he knew from jail inside the man's home. Benjamin Thomas Moore, 40, is charged with 11 offenses: On Oct. 20 at 5:47 a.m., Hatfield Township Police responded to a reported robbery and assault on the 800 block of Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, Hatfield Township. Police said the victim had returned home the prior evening and, upon entering his home, was allegedly confronted by Moore. Police said Moore had been a previous resident of the property prior to going to jail. Police …

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