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HAZLETON — Police are searching for a suspect allegedly involved in an attempted robbery last month on First and Carson streets.
Roberto Lora Pena and three other individuals attempted to rob two males delivering newspapers shortly before 3 a.m. Sept. 15, police report.
One of the unknown suspects was carrying a firearm at the time of the incident, according to authorities.
Pena, along with his accomplices, are considered “armed and dangerous,” police say.
Pena has been charged with two felonies — robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. William Gallagher at 570-459-4942. Tipsters can also leave information anonymously at www.hazletonpolice.com, or by texting mytips to 274637.
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