Feltonville Latino business leaders, police meet after string of armed robberies
FELTONVILLE - Philadelphia city leaders met with community members and police to talk about a recent string of armed robberies in Feltonville. They say Latino-owned businesses are being targeted.
One business owner said her café has been robbed twice in two days. She also says, due to a shortage of police officers, business owners in the area are taking extra measures to secure their stores.
MORE HEADLINES:
- Thieves ‘washing’ and cashing checks stolen from mail, Philadelphia police warn
- Armed robberies in Philadelphia on the rise, officials warn
- Caught on camera: Struggle between driver and suspect seen in daytime attempted carjacking
- Philadelphia experiencing 80% increase in carjackings in 2021, police say
Business owners say police have increased patrolling in the area, but would like to develop a better relationship with officers on patrol.
___
DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APP
SUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTube