Crime & Safety
Police Search Suspect in Armed Robbery of 7-11 Store
The robbery occurred in Northeast Philadelphia, near the border with Bensalem.
On Nov. 1 at 6:20 a.m., an unknown male entered the 7-11 store at 9901 Frankford Ave. and asked for a pack of cigarettes.
When the employee turned to get a pack of cigarettes, the offender pulled a handgun and demanded money.
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The employee opened the cash register and placed the drawer on the counter. After taking $280 in cash from the drawer the offender fled the store in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white male, 26-27 years-of-age, 5’6"-5’8", 140-145 lbs., wearing black gloves, gray hooded sweatshirt and black jacket.
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This crime occurred not far from the Philadelphia/Bensalem border where Frankford Avenue turns into Bristol Pike in Andalusia.
If you see this suspect, do not approach him, contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847. You can also use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
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