PSP investigating an attempted break-in at Mercer Co. gun shop

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The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempted break-in at a gun shop in the 4500 block of Greenville Sandy Lake Road in New Vernon Township in Mercer County.

According to the police report, five people arrived at the gun shop a little after 5 am Sunday and attempted to gain access inside the building through a rear window and rear door.

After failing to get in, the suspects fled the scene in a black SUV and headed west on Greenville Sandy Lake Road.

PSP is investigating the incident. Anyone with information on the attempted break-in can contact Mercer PSP at 724-748-0044.