Man threatened Old Navy employee with boxcutter in Rittenhouse robbery, police say
PHILADELPHIA - A robbery could have taken a violent turn after police say a man pulled a weapon on an employee near Rittenhouse Square earlier this month.
Police say the suspect put four pairs of jeans in a bag at the Old Navy on Chestnut Street, and left without paying on February 16.
Surveillance footage captured the man leaving the store, bag in hand.
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When confronted by loss prevention employees, police say he pulled out a box cutter and threatened them.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as being 35 to 40 years old with a beard and mustache. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.