HomeNewsPolice seek burglary suspect

Police seek burglary suspect

A 65-year-old man carrying more than $800 in cash became a strong-arm robbery victim on Oct. 30 at a Wissinoming gas station.

Philadelphia police are looking for the crook.

The crime occurred at 4:20 p.m. inside the Exxon station at 5250 Torresdale Ave. As the victim stood at the service counter counting his money, another patron grabbed him from behind and tried to snatch the cash, police said.

The victim resisted, but the robber wrestled him to the ground and fled with $820 cash. He was last seen leaving the scene on a bicycle.

The robber was described as a black man, 30 to 40 years old, with a medium complexion, a moustache and a beard. He wore a black Flyers cap, a dark blue coat, a gray hoodie and blue jeans.

Visit phillypolice.com/news to view surveillance video. Call 215–686-TIPS or send a text message to “PPD TIP” to submit information about the suspect. ••

Philadelphia
clear sky
29.4 ° F
30.5 °
26.8 °
53 %
5.1mph
0 %
Fri
34 °
Sat
33 °
Sun
36 °
Mon
38 °
Tue
33 °

Newsletter

Get our latest news and more from the Northeast Times in your inbox.

current issues