Moose Club burglarized; $1,000 stolen

October 23, 2011

Located along Route 436, the Punxsutawney Moose Club (pictured) was burglarized at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, and $1,000 in cash was stolen, according to Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police. (Photo by Larry McGuire/The Punxsutawney Spirit)

YOUNG TOWNSHIP — On the heels of a rash of burglaries in the Punxsutawney area, the Punxsutawney Moose Club, located along Route 436, was burglarized around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, according to Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police.

Police reported that actor(s) entered a rear door of the club by force and removed approximately $1,000 in cash.

In the past few weeks, similiar incidents have occurred at Punxy Phil's Family Restaurant; Neko's Restaurant; Cookie's Caboose; Mary's Place; and Union Drilling.

Punxsutawney Borough Police have also investigated several incidents that occurred recently where suspects removed items — mainly cash, if found — from unsecured vehicles in the East End of town.

PSP are continuing the investigation at the Moose Club and are asking anyone with information to call 938-0510.