Robbery Metro PCS 540 Rising Sun Ave DC# 11-25-063233

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Channel: PhiladelphiaPolice · 2012 · News & Politics

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On July 18, 2011, at 4:21pm, employees of the Metro PCS located at 540 Rising Sun Avenue were working inside when two unknown male entered inquiring about cell  phones within the display counter. During their conversation, one of the suspects pulled a handgun pointing it at the employees demanding money. The suspects forced the employees to open the cash register and took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store on foot in an unknown direction.

Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black male, 30-35years-of-age, 5'11″, 210lbs, medium complexion, wearing a black tee shirt, khaki shorts.
Suspect #2: Black male, 40 years-of-age, 5'9″, 200-300 lbs, dark complexion, black shirt, dark color pants, dark sunglasses.

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.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
East Detective Division
Alers #9160
215-686-3243/3244
DC# 11-25-063233

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