Armed Robber Targeted 2 Mt Airy-Area Businesses In February: Cops

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police are on the hunt for an armed robber who targeted two Mt. Airy- and Germantown- area businesses in late February and are hoping the public can help them identify the suspect.

Police said Agency Insurance Services and Dear Brother Barber Shop were targeted by a man armed with a Tech-9 style semi-automatic handgun on Feb. 22 and Feb. 28, respectively police said.

At about 11:55 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, the suspect came into the Agency Insurance Services located at 6224 Wayne Ave., police said.

He pointed the gun at an employee, demanded money, and fled after getting $200 and two cell phones, police said.

No one was injured and no shots were fired, police said.

Then at about 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, the suspect came into the Dear Brother Barber Shop located at 5104 Germantown Ave., police said.

The suspect allegedly said "you know what this is," then an employee and several customers began to struggle with the suspect to take the gun from him, police said.

After a few minutes, the suspect fled without taking anything, police said.

According to police no one was injured.

The suspect is described as a black male with dark complexion between 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall. He had a full beard, stocky build and was wearing a white or light-colored hooded sweatshirt with a "True Religion" logo on the back, blue jean pants, and black sneakers, police said.

The public should not approach the suspect if he is spotted and should instead call 911.

Anyone with information should contact the Northwest Detective Division at (215) 686-3353 or (215) 686-3354.

Tips can be submitted by calling (215) 686-8477 or texting them to 773847. Additionally, this online form can be used to submit tips. All tips will be confidential.

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