Philadelphia Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man who robbed the Wine and Spirits store near 49th and Baltimore last week. The robbery happened on Thursday, Sept. 19, around 8:30 p.m. when the suspect, an unknown male, entered the store at 4908 Baltimore Avenue, pointed a gun at an employee and demanded money. After the employee opened the cash register, the suspect went behind the counter and took an unspecified amount of money from the drawer, according to Philly Police Blog. Later he fled on foot in an unknown direction.
If you have any information about the suspect please submit a tip via telephone (dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
Here’s the suspect’s description: Black male, 24-25 years old, 5’5″-5’6″, thin build, full beard, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black Capri pants and white sneakers with red stripes.
And here’s surveillance video released by police:
September 25th, 2013 at 3:35 pm
This is very close to my home. I pray they catch this guy and put him away for a very long time. Our neighborhood has made a lot of progress and I refuse to turn back!
September 30th, 2013 at 9:51 am
the security guard was the first one to put his hands int he air.
October 2nd, 2013 at 10:20 pm
surprised there wasn’t a line