On September 11, 2024, at approximately 9:46 p.m., the Highspire Police Department received a report of an active robbery at Highland Mart Fuel Market in Highspire. An employee reported that an unknown individual wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with an “I (heart) MY GIRLFRIEND” iron-on decal on the front, black long pants, and a black ski mask entered the store displaying a handgun and fired three rounds inside the store. The employee was not injured in the incident.
A similar event occurred on August 21, 2024, at approximately 9:54 p.m., where an unknown individual wearing a red hooded Adidas sweatshirt, long black pants, and a black ski mask entered the store displaying a handgun and demanded money. In this incident, no shots were fired, and the suspect got away with an undetermined amount of money.
Attached are two photographs of the suspect(s). Anyone with information regarding this individual, or who has experienced a similar event, is encouraged to contact Highspire Police Detective, Chris Santiago at 717-939-9866 ext. 1105 or submit a tip on our Crime Watch page.
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