Armed Duo Allegedly Steals Pizza From Delivery Driver on Wharton Street

Robbery, 1200 block of Wharton St
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Police are searching for two suspects accused of robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint early Sunday morning in South Philadelphia.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. on November 9, 2025, in the 1200 block of Wharton Street. The victim was attempting to locate the delivery address when a woman approached, claimed the order was hers, and took the pizza.

Investigators said a second suspect then pulled out a firearm, pointed it at the delivery driver, and demanded, “Give up the food!” Both suspects fled eastbound on Wharton Street with the stolen pizza.

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Police have not released descriptions of the suspects but are urging anyone with information to contact the South Detective Division at 215-686-3013 or 215-686-3014.

Authorities remind the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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