PHILADELPHIA, PA — Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Division are seeking the public’s help in identifying three individuals accused of robbing a North Philadelphia business at knifepoint last month.
According to police, the robbery occurred Feb. 22 at approximately 4:08 p.m. at Christian Express, located at 5233 N. 5th St. Police stated that three unidentified Hispanic males allegedly entered the store, and two of the individuals went behind the counter and robbed an employee at knifepoint.
The complainant told police the suspects fled with more than $10,000 in cash. No injuries were reported.
Investigators said store employees reported that two of the three individuals had been inside the store earlier that day purchasing items but were wearing different clothing at the time. Police also stated the three individuals are considered suspects in a separate robbery that allegedly occurred at the same location on Jan. 31.
Police described Suspect No. 1 as a Hispanic male with a slim build and black hair, who was allegedly wearing a reversible “Cali” hooded sweatshirt — black with white lettering earlier in the day and white with black lettering during the robbery.
Suspect No. 2 is described as a Hispanic male with a medium build who was allegedly wearing glasses, a black puffy jacket and black pants.
Suspect No. 3 is described as a tall, slim Hispanic male who was allegedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with “Members Only” printed on the lower back and a rib cage and spine design on the front.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or 215-686-3354 and reference DC 26-35-015591.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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