Video: Victim with autism robbed while waiting for bus in Germantown
Victim with autism robbed while waiting for bus in Germantown
A strong-arm robbery involving an autistic victim was caught on camera, and now police are asking for help identifying the suspects.
PHILADELPHIA - A strong-arm robbery involving an autistic victim was caught on camera, and now police are asking for help identifying the suspects.
What we know:
The victim was waiting for the bus on the 2400 block of Chelten Avenue when he was approached by a man and woman this past weekend.
Police say the man told him to withdraw money from an ATM, then both suspects followed him into a nearby store.
Surveillance footage captured the moment the victim withdrew $200, which was immediately taken by the male suspect.
The victim's wallet was also stolen once they stepped outside, according to police.
What you can do:
Police are looking to identify both suspects, who were last seen getting on a SEPTA bus.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.