Three men were arrested after allegedly assaulting a delivery driver and stealing a shipment of GLP-1 weight loss drugs valued at $16,000 outside a Pennsylvania pharmacy, according to Bensalem Police.
Details of the Robbery
The suspects drove from New York to the Philadelphia suburb of Bensalem. They attacked the driver during a delivery at Smart Choice Pharmacy and fled with boxes of Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Trulicity.
Police reported the men escaped in a gold-colored Toyota, nearly striking a witness attempting to record the incident.
Swift Police Response and Arrests
Officers spotted the Toyota nearby and pulled it over. The vehicle contained 41-year-old Joshua Dupree, 21-year-old Jahnoi Dawkins, and a 17-year-old male, all identified by the driver as the suspects.
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A search of the car recovered the stolen GLP-1 medications.
Pre-Robbery Suspicious Activity
Pharmacy staff noted suspicious phone calls and emails inquiring about the delivery in the days prior. Officials confirmed the trio traveled from New York to execute the robbery.
Charges Filed
- Robbery
- Theft
- Simple assault
The arrests underscore the intense demand for GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) used in weight management.