Crime & Safety

6-12 Convenience Store Burglarized by Marlboro Man, Police Say

Eckhardt allegedly took three trips into the business to steal thousands in cash and merchandise.

A Marlboro man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly robbing the 6-12 Convenience Store on Route 79. 

Christopher Eckhardt, 45, of North Main Street allegedly cut the phone lines to the building and entered through a side door, causing $500 worth of damage to the business. 

Once inside, Eckhardt allegedly stole a case of Newport cigarettes, a security safe and case valued at more than $9,000, over three separate trips.



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