Police: Teen arrested at school after store burglary in Tyrone

TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than $1,000 in vapes was stolen from a convenience store in Tyrone and police said a 16-year-old suspect was arrested when he showed up at school.

Tyrone police said they were called around 5:21 a.m. on April 16 to Tyrone Convenience Store at the corner of Adams Avenue and W. 20th Street for a possible burglary. They said a witness reported seeing a younger male and a smashed window. Officers said they also received a call from the alarm company reporting someone possibly got into the store.

The witness gave police a detailed description of the suspect and he was identified as a 16-year-old whom police said they were familiar with due to previous dealings.

An employee of the store arrived and told officers that $1,120 worth of vapes were stolen and it was all caught on camera, police said. The video then confirmed the teen’s identity.

The teen was detained when he got to school by Tyrone school police. He was then taken into custody by Tyrone police.

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Police said the 40 stolen vapes were recovered. The teen was charged through juvenile court with burglary, criminal trespass, theft, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

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