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Liquor store at 49th and Baltimore robbed; robbery suspect sought

September 23, 2013

Robbery-4908-Baltimore-Ave-Thumb1Philadelphia 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:

3 Comments For This Post

  1. darth vader Says:

    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!

  2. christina Says:

    the security guard was the first one to put his hands int he air.

  3. me Says:

    surprised there wasn’t a line

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