Police are searching for a man who they say pointed a gun at a 9-year-old boy during a robbery of a North Philadelphia market.
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating following an armed robbery of a North Philadelphia market.
The incident occurred at Trebol Market on the 1100 block of Spring Garden Street on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Around 2:30 p.m., the suspect allegedly entered the market and pointed a gun at a witness, a 9-year-old boy. The suspect fled after taking approximately $800 from the cash register.
Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic man in his late 20s who is 5-foot-7. He has a thin build, long brown hair pulled back, mustache and beard, as well as distinctive tattoos on his arm. He was seen wearing a white t-shirt with gray shorts and black and white Nike sneakers.
Surveillance footage captures the alleged suspect with distinctive tattoos on his arm.
The alleged suspect fled the market after taking approximately $800 from the cash register.
No arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.
Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. All tips are confidential.
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