Robbery 5405 Woodland Ave DC 15 12 013316

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Channel: PhiladelphiaPolice · 2015 · News & Politics

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Southwest Detective Division is asking for the public’s assistance to identify and locate the suspect for a robbery in Southwest Schuylkill.

On February 20, 2015, at 8:40 pm, the complainant, a 38 year-old female, was inside The Great Taste Chinese store located at 5405 Woodland Avenue was standing at the counter placing an order when an unknown male approached her with an unknown object in his pocket simulating a weapon. The suspect, while demanding the complainant’s purse, attempted to grab it from her hands. After a struggle, the complaint was able to free herself and flee the store.

Suspect Description: Black male, 5’6”, 30-35 years-of-age, thin build, heavy beard, dark complected, wearing a black jacket with a fur lined hood, and a grey knit cap.

If you see this suspect do not approach him, contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Southwest Detective Division
215-686-3183/3184
Det. Pignataro #622
DC# 15-12-013316

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