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Police search for suspect in connection with 3 armed robberies
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed three different stores in Northeast Philly at gunpoint.
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking for a man who robbed three businesses at gunpoint on Saturday.
The robberies happened at a ShopRite, Dunkin’ and Boston Market, all in Northeast Philly and all within a few hours of each other.
The first occurred on the 5500 block of Tulip Street a little after 9 a.m., the second on the 5000 block of Rising Sun Avenue at 11:30 and the third at about 4:15 p.m. on the 6300 of East Roosevelt Boulevard.
Authorities say they have been searching for a man on a month-long robbery spree hitting stores in the Northeast, armed with a gun and after cash.
Philly police step up efforts to identify suspect in series of armed robberies in NE Philly
Police in Philadelphia are working to track down a serial armed robber who has been targeting multiple businesses in Northeast Philadelphia.
Officials say that suspect has hit eight stores since September 21st, striking during the evening hours. Establishments robbed include two ACME stores, three Dollar Generals, two Dollar Trees and a Boston Market and got away with money in six of the eight incidents.
Police have not confirmed if Saturday’s robberies are related to the eight others.