Multiple Robberies 1001 South 54th St DC #14 12 034217 2659 South 66th St DC# 14 12 034245

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Channel: PhiladelphiaPolice · 2014 · News & Politics

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Southwest Detectives Division is looking to identify the suspect for multiple robberies in Kingsessing and Elmwood.

Incident #1:

On May 15, 2014, at 11:30 am, an unknown male armed with a handgun entered the Emelanie Food Market located at 1001 South 54th Street. Once inside the suspect approached the counter pointing the handgun at the cashier demanding money from the cash register. After taking $500 in cash and placing it into a black backpack, the suspect fled on foot and was last seen east on Whitby Avenue then south on 53rd Street.

Incident #2:

On May 15, 2014, approximately 45 minutes later, the same suspect entered the Three J Food Market located at 2659 South 66th Street armed with a handgun demanding money. After taking $700 in cash the suspect fled and was last seen east on Dick Avenue.

Suspect Description: Black male, 18-22 years-of-age, 5'9″, 150 lbs., wearing a green camouflage hooded sweatshirt, light blue jeans, black and white sneakers, dark colored mask, carrying a black backpack with gray trim, and armed with a handgun.
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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.
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If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Southwest Detective Division
Det. Murray #9143
215-686-3183/3184
DC# 14-12-034217
DC# 14-12-034245

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