Man robs Ambridge gas station, loses control of getaway car on bridge

Ambridge police are investigating a robbery of a gas station that resulted in the driver of the getaway car losing control on a bridge.

Police said Shane Stoutmire walked into the Circle K early Friday morning, claiming he had a gun. Stoutmire jumped the counter and told the clerk to open the drawer and give him all of the money.

After leaving the store, police said Stoutmire sped away down 14^th Street and headed for the Ambridge Aliquippa Bridge.

TRENDING NOW:

• Pittsburgh International to allow non-ticketed visitors access to Airside Terminal
• North Korea fires missile that passes over northern Japan and into the sea
• PHOTOS: Allegheny County Most Wanted
• VIDEO: Renee Baio tells mother of Sandy Hook victim that her children may be in a better place

Ambridge Police Chief Jim Mann said “it was like a pinball machine” as Stoutmire was going back-and-forth all over the bridge.

A Harmony Township police officer captured the attempted escape on his dash camera.

Stoutmire sped down the road, running red lights until he hit a bump on the bridge, which brought the car to a grinding halt.

Police said Stoutmire told the clerk he had a gun, but he did not actually have one.

Stoutmire is being charged with robbery and assault, among other charges.

Cox Media Group