Crime & Safety
Armed Couple Abducted Man, Stole Wallet In September: Philly Cops
A couple abducted a man at gunpoint then covered his head and bound his hands before stealing from his backpack and using his debit card.
PHILADELPHIA – Police in Philadelphia are on the hunt for a man and woman who abducted a man at gunpoint back in September in the city's Tacony section.
According to police, a 21-year-old man was getting into his vehicle on the 6700 block of Ditman Street on Sept 14.
While getting in the vehicle, two people – a man and woman – came up to him pointing a gun at him, police said.
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They pushed him into a vehicle parked nearby then covered his head and bound his hands, police said.
The pair rifled through his backpack taking his wallet and demanding his PIN.
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Police said the suspects then used the victim's credit card at a Wawa on the 7700 block of Frankford Avenue and fled the area in an unknown direction.
If you see these suspects do not approach them and instead call 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial (215) 686-8477 or text a tip to 773847.
All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, contact Det. Eberhart with the Special Victim Unit (215) 685-3261/3266
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