Long Beach man pulls knife on gas station employee to steal lighter

Police say Austin Harthman held up the Valero gas station on Franklin Avenue Saturday afternoon.

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Oct 20, 2025, 12:24 PM

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A Long Beach man is accused of pulling a knife on a gas station employee to steal a lighter. Police say Austin Harthman held up the Valero gas station on Franklin Avenue Saturday afternoon. The 25-year-old victim feared for his life and gave Harthman the lighter. The 34-year-old suspect is facing robbery and weapons charges.


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