Crime & Safety

Mask Argument Ends With Bala Cynwyd Gas Station Worker Assault

A Bala Cynwyd gas station worker was attacked by a man he asked to wear a mask. The man came back the next day and attacked another person.

BALA CYNWYD, PA — Police in Lower Merion are looking for a man who attacked two people in two days at a Bala Cynwyd gas station after being asked to wear a mask.

According to police, the man above attacked an employee of Sunoco/A-plus in Bala Cynwyd after being asked to wear a mask on Sunday, Oct. 11.

The employee and man argued about mask usage, then the man attacked the worker with a broom handle, striking him.

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Then, police said the man above came back to the store the morning of Monday, Oct. 12 and struck a second person in the face while he was outside the store.

Police said the man was driving a newer model Chevy Malibu.

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Anyone who can identify the man is asked to contact Officer Eric Fries at 610-645-6262 or efries@lowermerion.org.


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