Watch CBS News

Pa. Councilman Accused Of Robbing Drug Store, Stealing $16K In Prescription Opioids

Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a Pennsylvania councilman wearing a ski mask stole more than $16,000 in prescription opioids from a drug store.

Berks County District Attorney's office says Kirk Mullen was arrested Friday and charged with robbery, theft, possession, intent to distribute and more.

The 34-year-old is a member of the West Reading borough council who has been in office since last year.

Police say Mullen robbed the West Reading Drug Store on Feb. 19. They said he was not found to have a weapon.

He's accused of stealing nearly $16,400 worth of pain medication.

There was no attorney information for Mullen listed in court records. A message was left with Berks County Jail System.

(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.