Video: Three suspects sought after gun stolen, man pistol whipped in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A robbery caught on camera earlier this month has police asking for the public's help to identify three suspects.
Police say a 26-year-old man was inside a store on the 1900 block of York Street when a man approached him, and asked where he was from.
The suspect reportedly pushed him against a wall, held him by his throat, then pistol whipped him in the head.
Police say he also took the victim's Glock 19, 9 mm handgun.
Moments later, two more men entered the store, confronted the victim, and allegedly stole his backpack. All three suspects, said to be in their 20s, fled the scene.
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Surveillance footage from the store caught the entire incident on video, and now police say they are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.