Gas Station Burglarized, Van Stolen In Doylestown Borough

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Shell gas station in Doylestown Borough was burglarized sometime overnight, the Central Bucks Regional Police Department is reporting.

Sometime between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday, police said a cement block was used to smash the front door to the building.

Police said they found the cash register open; however, no money had been inside the drawer.

Two sets of vehicle keys waiting for mechanical repairs were also taken from the building, including for a 2018 RAM 1500 stolen from the service lot, while the other keys were to a vehicle that did not start due to a dead battery.

This van was reported stolen from the Shell station sometime overnight. (Central Bucks Regional Police)

Police believe one of the suspects arrived on this bicycle. (Central Bucks Regional Police)

Police said the van was subsequently found unoccupied by the Allentown Police Department.

"It is unclear how many offenders were involved; however, it is believed one arrived on a stolen bicycle," police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Nitka at 215-345-4143.