PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are searching for two men accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint after allegedly luring her out of her vehicle by asking for help jump-starting their SUV in the city’s 11th Street and Courtland Street area.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division, the robbery occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, near the intersection of 11th and Courtland streets.
The victim told investigators that two men in a newer-model silver Jeep Compass flagged her down while their vehicle was stopped near the intersection.
After the woman exited her vehicle, the men allegedly asked her to help jump-start their SUV.
Police said one of the suspects then produced a handgun and stole the woman’s purse.
Both suspects fled southbound on 11th Street in the silver Jeep Compass, according to investigators.
Police released the following descriptions:
- Suspect 1: A Black male, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, wearing a black jacket, black Adidas pants with a white stripe and a black mask.
- Suspect 2: A Black male, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall, with short dreadlocks, wearing a black jacket and black pants.
The suspect vehicle was described as a newer-model silver Jeep Compass.
Authorities warned anyone who encounters the suspects not to approach them and to call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or 215-686-3354.
Confidential tips can also be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). Callers should reference investigation number DC 26-35-084804.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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