The Northeast Dollar Store robber got more than he bargained for on Aug. 17.
During a heist at a Family Dollar store at 4501 Castor Ave., an armed male approached a cashier and demanded money from the register. A store employee recognized the suspect from a prior incident and contacted police. Responding 15th District officers arrested Donald Thomas as he was fleeing to his car.
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After further investigation, police said Thomas, of the 1100 block of Harrison Street in Northwood, is a suspect in eight other robberies, all of which targeted various dollar stores throughout Northeast Philadelphia. He has been charged with multiple robberies and related offenses. ••
