Police respond with SWAT vehicles and tactical units to Tulip Street after reports of a man possibly connected to the 7-Eleven shooting. (Credit: LevittownNow.com file photo)
Abington Township Police responded to a report of a retail theft in progress at Burlington, located at 323 Old York Road, in Abington Township, according to court documents.
Officers were dispatched to the store after a manager reported detaining a suspected shoplifter. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the manager, who stated she observed the suspect, later identified as Chemika Avery, 39, of Philadelphia, select multiple items throughout the store without paying for them.
Police said Avery concealed some merchandise inside a bag while placing other items in a shopping cart. After purchasing one item at a register, Avery allegedly attempted to leave the store through the elevator without paying for the remaining merchandise. The manager stopped Avery before she exited the store.
All unpaid merchandise was recovered. The total value of the items was reported as $211.81.
Items recovered included:
Police noted that Avery has at least two prior convictions for retail theft, escalating this incident to a felony offense.
A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for Jan. 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge Juanita A. Price.
All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty. This story was compiled using public court records.
