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Police arrested a South of South man sought in connection with a Point Breeze-situated heist.
First reported in the Nov. 13 South Philly Review as “Monetary mischief,” an unknown male entered Lids Cafe, 2243 Tasker St., at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 20, casing the establishment for nearly 20 minutes before departing, only to return a short time later. Acting as a patron, he positioned himself to gain a view of the entire bar, with video footage catching a female accomplice entering the establishment.
The woman immediately walked behind the bar and simulated she had a firearm in demanding money from the bartender, who gave her up to $300. The suspects entered a minivan and fled in an unknown direction. Surveillance video captured images of the suspects, with authorities identifying the male as Antwan Burgess. They arrested the 30-year-old resident of the 2100 block of Catharine Street Nov. 18 and charged him with robbery, criminal conspiracy, theft and simple assault.
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