Crime

State police investigating reported armed robbery at Bellefonte-area motel

A Pennsylvania state police car.
A Pennsylvania state police car. Centre Daily Times, file

An investigation is underway after an armed robbery reportedly occurred Saturday night at a Bellefonte-area motel, state police at Rockview wrote in a news release.

A man brandished a semi-automatic handgun about 11:45 p.m. Saturday at the Econo Lodge, police wrote. He demanded someone turn over their belongings and then fled from 3482 Benner Pike, police wrote.

The man is white, about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, and about 220 pounds. Those with information may call 814-355-7545.

Bret Pallotto
Centre Daily Times
Bret Pallotto primarily reports on courts and crime for the Centre Daily Times. He was raised in Mifflin County and graduated from Lock Haven University.
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