A 7-Eleven convenience store in the area was the scene of a theft of a large amount of cash from a skilled gaming machine.
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Pennsylvania State Police said the 7-Eleven located in the 200 block of North Pine Street (Route 413) in Langhorne Borough was the scene of the theft on Sunday, January 8 at 7:50 p.m.
The incident occurred when the suspect flipped over a skilled gaming machine and stole a cash box containing between $2,000 to $3,000 before leaving the store, state police said.
According to troopers, the suspect fled the scene down East Watson Street and made a left onto North Bellevue Avenue in a white four-door sedan.
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The suspect is described by state police as a black male who is approximately 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-2. He wearing a black ski mask and black hoodie.
The Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 215-942-3900 and reference incident PA 2023-34469.
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Skilled gaming machines have been the target of thefts over the past year, including an incident in Bristol Borough.
Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office arrested two people for thefts from 25 Pennsylvania skilled gaming machines in gas stations and 7-Elevens in the Philadelphia area, including in Bucks County. The investigation led to special agents finding cash and five firearms.
The gaming machines, which are similar to gambling machines and can be found in gas stations and convenience stores all over the state, provide players the chance to win cash rewards while they play. Each machine has a cash box within, and some places have additional redemption devices that give cash prizes to winners.
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Two lawsuits that are currently before the Commonwealth Court are arguing the validity of these machines.
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