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Armed Gunman Sought In Robbery Of Olney Food Market

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia police are looking for the man who robbed a food market in Olney on Monday.

At 7:45 p.m., the suspect entered the Loudon Food Market located at 1448 Loudon Street. He was armed with a gun and pointed it at one of the employees demanding money, while threatening to shoot the second employee. Once the second employee started to scream, the suspect fled the scene.

The suspect was described as a black male, between 25 to 30 years of age, 5'7" to 5'8". He was wearing a black hooded jacket, a brown polo shirt and blue jeans.

Watch The Surveillance Video (Courtesy: Philadelphia Police Department)

If you see this male, do not approach him, contact 911 immediately.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353/3354.

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