On July 23, 2016, at 7:30 pm, two unknown black males entered a Grocery Store located on the 1300 block of Unity Street to purchase water ice. As the employee was scooping the water ice suspect #1 went behind the counter striking the employee, a 20 year-old male, several times with brass knuckles forcing him to the ground. Suspects #1 & #2 then went to the cash register taking an undisclosed amount of money. After taking the money both suspects fled on foot and were last seen west on Unity Street. Prior to the robbery suspect #1 is seen removing a black handgun from his waist band and passing it to suspect #2.
- Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black male: 15-20 years-of-age, 5’8″, unshaven, wearing a blue and white shirt with a green stripes down the back, light blue shorts, black sneakers, and armed with brass knuckles.
Suspect #2: Black male: 15-20 years-of-age, 5’6″, orange and red hair, wearing a black shirt, orange shorts, and armed with a black handgun.
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Northeast Detective Division:
215-686-3153/3154
Det. Brown #774
DC 1615071298
