On May 7, 2025, at 3:53 AM, Mentor Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Speedway gas station located at 7340 Lake Shore Blvd.
According to witnesses, a Dodge Grand Caravan and a dark colored pickup truck pulled into the business. The Caravan backed into the building several times causing significant damage to the storefront. Four males then exited the Caravan and attempted to load the ATM into the back of the pickup truck. They were unsuccessful and fled in the pickup as police approached, leaving the Caravan on scene.
Mentor Police engaged in a pursuit of the pickup, but the chase was ultimately terminated. The Caravan was reported to have been stolen overnight from a Cleveland resident.
An employee and a customer were inside the store at the time of the incident. Both were uninjured.
The Mentor Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating the incident. No further information is available at this time.