DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Update, Nov. 17: Dauphin County CRIMESTOPPERS has offered a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for committing this robbery, according to a new update.
Previously: Swatara Township Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 10.
According to police, officers responded to a reported robbery at the South Asian Grocery Store at 5450 Derry Street in Harrisburg at 6:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers learned that seven Black men reportedly wearing black clothing and masks entered the grocery store and the attached jewelry store, Baral Jewelers and Gift Center.
Three of the men reportedly brandished firearms.
Employees and customers of the store were monitored by some of the suspects while their conspirators stole money from the grocery store cash register.
Some of the suspects were armed with hammers and similar tools which were used to smash the glass display cases in the jewelry store.
All of the suspects reportedly fled together, using two cars which are believed to be a white Audi SUV and a white or silver BMW SUV, or cars very similar to those.
All seven suspects are pictured below:
Police believe an additional two suspects waited in the associated cars while the robbery was taking place.
An intensive search of the area for the suspects was conducted, but no one was found. No injuries were reported.
Detectives are currently investigating the robbery. Anyone with information can submit a tip through CRIMEWATCH or by calling the police station at 717-564-2550.
