A delivery driver faced a brazen robbery outside Smart Choice Pharmacy in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, losing two boxes of Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Trulicity valued at $16,000.
The Robbery Details
Early Thursday morning, three suspects from New York assaulted the driver and fled in a gold-colored Toyota, nearly hitting a witness recording the incident. Bensalem police received a 911 call with a vehicle description and located the suspects nearby.
The pharmacy had reported suspicious calls and emails about deliveries in the days prior.
Suspects Identified and Charged
- 41-year-old Joshua Dupree of Tamaqua, PA
- 21-year-old Jahnoi Dawkins of Albany, NY
- 17-year-old male from New York City
All three were positively identified by the victim. They face charges of robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault, and related offenses.
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Dupree and Dawkins had bail set at $150,000 and $250,000 respectively by Magisterial District Judge Michael Gallagher. They are detained at Bucks County Correctional Facility, while the juvenile is at Bucks County Youth Detention Center.
Rising Thefts and Scams for GLP-1 Drugs
Thefts targeting GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Trulicity are increasing as demand surges. A 2024 KFF survey found about 6% of Americans using these drugs for diabetes and weight loss.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns of fake messages, online pharmacy ads, and impostor doctor offers pushing counterfeit GLP-1 drugs. High demand for these popular weight-loss treatments is driving scam proliferation.