Police need the public’s assistance identifying a suspect involved with a theft on the 1700 Block of 9th Street.
On Nov. 5, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an unknown male was captured on surveillance video walking past the Mini Market located at 1740 South 9th. Street.
As the suspect walked by the window, he noticed the victim placing her purse on the counter. The suspect entered the Mini Market and waited. When the victim was involved in making a purchase, the suspect grabbed the purse and ran north on 9th Street from Moore Street.
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspect.
- To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or http://phillypolice.com/news
- If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial (215) 686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
- Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
- All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: South Detectives Division: (215) 686–3013/3014 DC 18–03–064983
