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A male executed a plot to rob a man to whom he had promised to sell a bicycle.
The complainant stated that at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, he met with the offender, from whom he had agreed, through offerupnow.com, to buy a Mongoose BMX bike for $30 at 10th and Chestnut streets. The offender said the item was in storage and that he would need the presumed purchaser’s help in removing it. The victim accompanied him in a silver, small body SUV to an alley on the 1900 block of Shunk Street, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said, and when the motorist pulled in front of the unit, he inquired about the presence of the funds.
Hearing a positive response, the driver pulled out a red pocket knife and demanded the cash, with the complainant parting with it and leaving the ride per the aggressor’s instructions. The driver then sped off westbound then northbound on 20th Street. Sadly, though, as of press time, authorities could not provide a detailed description of the thief, stating only that he is a 20-year-old white male.
Call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
