Crime & Safety
Stenton Ave Gunpoint Robbers Sought By Philadelphia Police
Two men grabbed the victim and forced them back into their car at gunpoint on Friday, May 4 on the 7400 block of Stenton Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA – Police in Philadelphia are asking for the public's assistance locating two man who robbed a victim at gunpoint on Friday, May 4 in the area of 7400 Stenton Ave.
On that day, two man grabbed the victim and forced them back into their car at gunpoint, police said.
The two men fled in an unknown direction after the robbery, according to police
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No shots were fired and no one was injured, police said.
One suspect is described as a man with a thin build in his late 20s to mid 20s standing about 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 1 inch tall, police said. He was wearing women's clothing, a black head garment, a gray-white gown, black and white sneakers, black latex gloves, and was carrying a yellow and black bag, police said.
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The other is described as a black man with a stocky build in his mid 20s to early 30s, police said. He was wearing a light-blue long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, black and white sneakers, a black baseball cap with a Chicago Bulls logo on the front, and a dark cloth covering his face.
The public should not approach the suspects if they are spotted and instead should call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information on the robbery should contact Dec. Cremen or Det. Hartman with the Northwest Detective Division at (215) 686-3353 or (215) 686-3354.
Submit confidential tips by calling (215) 686-8477, texting tips to 773847, or online here.
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