Crime & Safety

Man Knocked Out During Emmaus Robbery, Police Say

An Upper Milford man was hit in the head and knocked out during a robbery near Furnace Dam Park in Emmaus recently.

A 27-year-old Upper Milford man was walking home recently when he was hit in the head from behind and knocked unconscious during a robbery, according to Emmaus Police.

The man says he was near Furnace Dam Park at about 2:45 a.m. on May 26 when he was struck in the head from behind, knocking him out and to the ground. He says he woke up to find someone kicking him and going through his pockets, police say.

The attacker, who is known to the man, stole his necklace, police say.

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The investigation is ongoing.


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