Armed Suspect Sought In Robbery Of Northeast Philadelphia Pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police were searching for a gunman who was caught on tape robbing a pharmacy in Northeast Philadelphia.
The robbery happened at about 6:54 p.m. on January 25th at the Circle Pharmacy located in the 2800 block of Holme Avenue.
According to investigators, the suspect entered the pharmacy, pointed a gun at an employee and demanded various medications.
The suspect took the medication and fled on foot to the rear of the strip mall and then over a fence.
Watch The Surveillance Video (Courtesy: Philadelphia Police Department)
Authorities say the suspect is also wanted for several other robberies that occurred between December 10, 2011 and January 25, 2012.
The suspect is described as a white male, possibly Hispanic, 5'8"-5'11", with a thin build. He was wearing a brown-hooded sweatshirt, dark blue jeans, black gloves and a white cloth covering his face.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153 or 911.
