Friday, January 22, 2021

Girardville Bar Burglarized Early Thursday; State Police Seek Suspect

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a suspect they say burglarized a bar in Girardville early Thursday.

According to State Police Trooper Moyer from the Frackville Barracks, troopers investigated a burglary that occurred at the Guntown Saloon, located at 145 North 2nd Street, in Girardville early Thursday morning.

Police say Steven Robert Melsom, 25, of Girardville is accused of forcibly breaking open the front door of the bar, gaining access, and stealing approximately $120 in cash from the register.

Melsom is described as being 6' 01" tall, weighing approximately 165lbs with brown hair.

Anyone with information on Melsom's whereabouts is asked to contact the Frackville barracks at (570) 874-5300.

Photo provided by the Pennsylvania State Police