Armed robbery at Youngwood Tobacco & Vape under investigation
A male suspect pointed a gun at a clerk at Youngwood Tobacco & Vape and fled with cash and roughly $2,000 in Kratom tablets; Pennsylvania State Police are seeking tips.
On October 30, 2026, at about 10:07 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police responded to Youngwood Tobacco & Vape on South 3rd Street after a male wearing a hat, an orange glove and a face covering pointed a gun at the clerk and took cash plus approximately $2,000 in Kratom tablets (Platinum Limitless 7, Cherry and Cotton). The suspect, described as about 6'2" and 210 pounds, left after roughly two and a half minutes and was seen heading southeast toward the BFS convenience store and the nearby bike trail; anyone with information should call state police at 724-832-3288.