Teens Rob Woman After Keeping Her On SEPTA Train: Police

PHILADELPHIA — A group of teenagers robbed a woman on a SEPTA train in late May, and police are looking for them now.

The incident occurred just before noon on May 28 on the Market Frankford Line in the area of 5600 Market St., police said.

According to police, the victim was approached by several teenage boys, who forced her to stay on the train. One of the boys blocked the train's door to prevent her from leaving, police said.

They boys eventually took the woman's cell phone, then they ran off at the next stop, police said.

If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

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Anyone with information about this crime or these suspects is asked to contact the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183 or 215-686-3184.