Robbery 2300 S 9th St DC 15 03 001179

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Channel: PhiladelphiaPolice · 2015 · News & Politics

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South Detective Division is asking for the public's help to identify and locate the suspects who robbed Ho Choi Grocery in South Philadelphia.

On February 22, 2015, at 11:30 am, an employee, a 25 year-old female, for Ho Choi Grocery located at 2300 South 9th Street was inside working when two unknown males entered the store, made a purchase and left. At 7:45 pm, both suspect returned to the store and once inside one of the suspects went behind the counter grabbing the employee forcing her to the floor covering her mouth while a second suspect jumped over the counter taking lottery tickets, cigarettes, and an undetermined amount of cash from the cash register. Both suspects then fled the store and were last seen east on Wolf Street. There were are no injuries reported during this incident.

Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black male, 6’0″, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, black mask, dark colored hat,blue jeans, and gloves.
Suspect #2: Black male, 5’8″, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blackk mask, blue jeans, and gloves.

If you see these suspects do not approach them, 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:
South Detective Division
215-686-3013/3014
Det. Bascom #859
DC# 15-03-001179

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