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Armed Man Robs Female In South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are searching for an armed suspect who robbed a woman in South Philadelphia last week.

The incident happened on November 15 at about 7:50 p.m. near 21st and Pemberton Streets.

According to investigators, the female victim was walking down 21st when she was approached from behind by a male who put his arm around her and told her he had a gun in his back.

The victim told police she dropped her purse, at which point the suspect picked it up and fled the area.

The victim was not injured.

If you have any information, you are urged to call the South Detective Division at 215-686-3013.

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