Armed Robbery In Canton Borough

PSP-Towanda Release Images of Robber. Click on each photo to enlarge them for easier viewing. Video link at bottom of article.

CANTON, PA – Pennsylvania State Police, Troop P Towanda Criminal Investigation Unit continues their investigation into an armed robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon, January 30, 2026, around 3:18 PM at the Canton Smoke Shop, in Canton Borough.

The suspect in this incident is described as a male wearing a black knit hat, grey face mask, gold tinted sunglasses, black leather jacket, grey winter gloves, grey athletic pants, and black sneakers with white soles. The suspect in this incident is alleged to have a silver handgun in his possession and fled the store with approximately $367 in cash, as well as mango and grape kratom tablets.

Pictures shown here were obtained from the store’s surveillance cameras. If anyone has information related to this incident are urged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop P Towanda station at 570-265-2186, and reference incident number PA 2026-130079.

Video of the robbery was shared with FNN PA – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1050758719952490/permalink/1428518588843166/?rdid=PIGYHbQrr1ebenat# .

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