PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s Central Detective Division is turning to the public in its quest to identify a suspect captured in video footage and linked to an armed robbery on North Broad Street.
The alleged incident took place in the early morning hours of January 23, 2024. According to reports, a 39-year-old woman was walking in the 1800 block of North Broad Street around 1:50 a.m. when an unknown white male purportedly emerged from a late-model gray Ford Focus sedan. The man is said to have pointed a gun at the woman, demanding her bag, which contained a tablet, wallet, and medication.
Following the alleged robbery, the suspect reportedly fled in the vehicle, last seen heading north on 5th Street from Girard Avenue. The car appeared to be driven by another white male, who was wearing a dark jacket with white stripes on the sleeves.
The authorities have provided a description of the suspect, who is a white male dressed in a white hat, brown jacket with a camouflage or graphic pattern, green camouflage pants, and black and white sneakers.
The police are urging anyone who spots these individuals not to approach them but to dial 911 immediately. Those with information that could assist in this investigation are encouraged to call the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3047 or 215-686-3048, where Detectives Lyons and Winward are handling the case. Tips can also be submitted via telephone at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or by texting to the same number. All tips will be kept confidential.
As this investigation progresses, it’s critical to remember that all information, complaints, or arrests associated with this case do not constitute a declaration of guilt. All suspects, including those involved in this incident, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information is subject to change as the case evolves and additional details emerge.
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