> At a Glance
> – Two masked men shattered the front door of Suburban Square’s Lululemon with a sledgehammer around 2 a.m. on Jan. 6
> – They made multiple trips to load coats and gear into a waiting U-Haul before fleeing toward Bryn Mawr & Woodbine avenues
> – Store was previously hit in May 2024; police call the late-night break-in “out of character” for the area
> – Why it matters: A bold smash-and-grab in an upscale shopping district signals a rare but unsettling crime trend for local shoppers and businesses
Masked thieves used a sledgehammer to shatter Lululemon’s glass entrance, swept armfuls of expensive coats off racks, and vanished into the night inside a rented U-Haul-an unusually brazen scene for suburban Ardmore.
How the Burglary Unfolded
Lower Merion police say the pair struck at 2 a.m. Tuesday, smashing the storefront repeatedly to create a wide entry. Surveillance footage shows them darting in and out, each time hauling more merchandise to the curb.
They finished in minutes, leapt into the U-Haul, and headed toward Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues. Investigators have not released an exact dollar loss but confirm “several coats and other items” were taken.
Community Reaction & Investigation
Lt. Michael Keenan emphasized the rarity of such violence:
> “This is an out-of-character, out-of-type incident where we don’t normally see people smashing windows in the middle of the night. But certainly this is something that is distinct.”
The same Suburban Square Lululemon was robbed in May 2024, heightening concern among retailers. Officers are canvassing neighboring cameras and ask anyone who:
- Recognizes the suspects’ clothing or masks
- Spotted the U-Haul’s plate or route
- Has doorbell or dash-cam footage near Bryn Mawr & Woodbine
to contact investigators immediately.
Key Takeaways
- Two masked burglars targeted Lululemon in an early-morning sledgehammer break-in
- A U-Haul served as the getaway vehicle, last seen heading toward Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues
- Police have not tallied the full merchandise loss; investigation is active
- The store suffered a prior robbery in May 2024, making this the second major theft in under a year
Anyone with information is urged to reach out to Lower Merion police as authorities work to track the U-Haul and identify the bold thieves before they strike again.
