ORWIGSBURG — Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help in identifying four men involved in an attempted burglary at a borough business last week.
Police said the crime occurred about 4:25 a.m. Wednesday at Shakey’s Gun Shop, 202 E. Market St., No. 1.
A light color 2006 to 2010 Ford Explorer arrived at the business and four men exited the vehicle and went to the front door, according to police. One of the men tried to pry open the front door but the burglar alarm sounded and the four ran, entered the vehicle and fled.
The vehicle was last seen traveling east on Route 443. Police said it appeared that all of the men covered their faces and were wearing hooded sweatshirts.
Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information on those responsible for this crime or any other unsolved crime in Schuylkill County.
Callers are asked to refer to case 07-16-17 when calling with information about the attempted burglary in Orwigsburg.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 877-TIPS4SC (877-847-7472).
In addition, anyone with information can call state police at Schuylkill Haven directly at 570-739-1330.
All information will remain confidential.
Contact the writer: fandruscavage@republicanherald.com; 570-628-6013