DNA on bandana leads to arrest of suspect in 2010 Indiana County robbery case – WTAE Pittsburgh

DNA evidence on a bandana has led to the arrest of a man accused in a 2010 robbery at a gas station in Indiana County.Authorities were called to the Shelocta BP convenience store on State Route 422 in September of 2010 for an attempted robbery.According to officials, an employee was cleaning a store when a man, now identified as Alexander Theodule Pelletier, walked in wearing a bandana over his face and a hooded sweatshirt. Pelletier allegedly held up his hand, also covered in a bandana, and demanded money. When Pelletier asked the employee if he wanted to be shot, police say the employee picked up a vacuum and swung it at him.A fight began between the pair, with Pelletier hitting the employee at least one time before fleeing, according to police.In March 2024, authorities were notified by the Pennsylvania State Police Laboratory Services, that Pelletier's DNA was found on a bandana left at the scene.Pelletier of Williamsport was interviewed and arrested. He faces charges of robbery, simple assault and criminal attempt (theft by unlawful taking or disposition).

DNA evidence on a bandana has led to the arrest of a man accused in a 2010 robbery at a gas station in Indiana County.

Authorities were called to the Shelocta BP convenience store on State Route 422 in September of 2010 for an attempted robbery.

According to officials, an employee was cleaning a store when a man, now identified as Alexander Theodule Pelletier, walked in wearing a bandana over his face and a hooded sweatshirt.

Pelletier allegedly held up his hand, also covered in a bandana, and demanded money.

When Pelletier asked the employee if he wanted to be shot, police say the employee picked up a vacuum and swung it at him.

A fight began between the pair, with Pelletier hitting the employee at least one time before fleeing, according to police.

In March 2024, authorities were notified by the Pennsylvania State Police Laboratory Services, that Pelletier's DNA was found on a bandana left at the scene.

Pelletier of Williamsport was interviewed and arrested. He faces charges of robbery, simple assault and criminal attempt (theft by unlawful taking or disposition).

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DNA on bandana leads to arrest of suspect in 2010 Indiana County robbery case - WTAE Pittsburgh