Monday, January 28, 2013
Dormont police blotter, Jan. 18 to Jan 25.
Dormont police have charged a Pittsburgh man for a robbery last week at the CVS Pharmacy on West Liberty Avenue. Sherman Jones, 35, with a last-known address in the City of Pittsburgh, was charged with retail theft. Police said he stole $240 worth of cigarettes from CVS in a smash-and-grab-type robbery. Dormont Sgt. Jim Briglia said the Dormont police were able to work with police in McCandless Township to find Jones. According to the police report, McCandless Township police informed Dormont police earlier this week that Jones had been arrested for committing a similar robbery at a CVS Pharmacy in the North Hills area. Jones already was being held in Allegheny County Jail on those charges, and was given notice of the additional charges …
Monday, January 21, 2013
Dormont Blotter Jan. 11 to Jan. 18.
Dormont police are investigating a “snatch-and-grab” robbery at CVS Pharmacy on West Liberty Avenue. According to the police report, a man walked into CVS Pharmacy at 8:23 p.m. on Jan. 15, stole cartons of cigarettes valuing $240, and ran from the store. The man is described as a white male about six feet tall. Police were able to get surveillance video from the store, and are investigating the incident. No arrests had been made, as of Friday, Jan. 18. Also in the blotter: Jan. 16 *Police also responded to a number of parking complaints, noise complaints, and vehicle lockouts during the week that did not result in arrests or charges filed. This information was supplied by Dormont Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Dormont police blotter, July 6 to July 13.
The following information was supplied by Dormont Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Dormont police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Nails 3000 on West Liberty Avenue on July 9. According to the police report, two women—both described as white women in their 30s with blonde hair—came to the salon for manicures. The owner told police that after one woman received a manicure she asked to use the restroom and was gone for a long time. When the owner went to check on the woman, the woman was seen leaving through a back door with the owner’s coat. When the owner returned to the front of the store, the other woman was behind the counter looking through drawers, and she also ran from the…
Friday, March 2, 2012
Retail Operations Manager Norm Candelore said, "It's all for the customers."
Easter is a holiday steeped in tradition, and for many families, the 30-minute trip from Dormont to Sarris Candies in Canonsburg is one of them. That tradition can go on unfettered starting today—because the retail shop in Canonsburg is now officially reopened. The store had been closed since a Feb. 3 fire, but the shop was in full swing Thursday, as customers perused everything from chocolate-covered pretzels to chocolate Easter bunnies. Although the day was overcast, Spring looked like it had already arrived at the venerable shop, with pastel colors dominating the interior design. Customers were greeted with oversized stuffed bunnies and at least one fluffy yellow duck at the door—as well as Retail Operations Manager Norm Candelore. "…
Monday, January 9, 2012
Local businesses have the tools to help keep you healthy.
If you’re having a little trouble keeping your healthy New Year’s resolution going, chances are you’re not alone. Colleen Kail, an employee at Dewalt’s World of Health in Dormont, said the store always sees a rush of customers after the New Year. Many are trying to keep a New Year’s resolution to be healthier, she said, and weight loss seems to be a top goal. “They want a quick fix, and of course there’s no such thing,” she said. Kail said the Dewalt’s staff members—most of whom have worked at Dewalt’s for about 15 years—always suggests a few keys tips to help customers stay healthy. Multi-vitamins, fiber supplements, enzymes and protein powder are what most people have the most success with, she said. But a couple of pills aren’t going to…
Drew Lehman
5:02 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Why would someone think that he could just walk into a store on West Liberty Ave and grab cartons of smokes and get away with it? more ›