Two Men Charged in Allegheny and Westmoreland County Gas Station Robberies
Two men, Riley Coulter and Benjamin Probst, with no prior criminal history, are accused of robbing and attempting to rob gas stations in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. The crimes, which occurred on July 9, involved the suspects wearing masks and…
Pittsburgh, PA, July 23, 2026 —
Two men, identified as Riley Coulter and Benjamin Probst, are facing charges in connection with a series of gas station robberies and attempted robberies that took place on July 9 in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Neither suspect has a prior criminal history, according to available information.
The incidents involved suspects who were wearing masks. During at least one of the alleged crimes, a machete was reportedly brandished by one of the individuals. The specific gas stations targeted and the exact number of incidents were not detailed in the provided information.
Authorities were able to apprehend the suspects after reviewing surveillance footage. Investigators reported that the faces of the individuals were captured on video when they removed their masks at some point during the criminal activity. Further investigation led to the identification of one suspect through distinctive footwear seen in the surveillance recordings.
The specific charges filed against Coulter and Probst, as well as the ongoing legal proceedings, were not detailed. The nature of their apprehension and the evidence leading to their identification suggest a thorough investigation by law enforcement in both counties.
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