Man wanted for alleged armed robbery in Donora

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

A man is wanted by Donora police in connection with an alleged armed robbery on Murray Avenue just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Lawrence Martin, 56, whose last known address was on McKean Avenue, Donora, was charged with robbery-threat of immediate serious injury, burglary, receiving stolen property, two counts of theft by unlawful taking and five counts of recklessly endangering another person. Charges were filed by Donora police Wednesday afternoon.

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