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Suspect Caught On Tape Robbing Dunkin' Donuts In Center City

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are investigating after they say a man with a handgun robbed a Dunkin' Donuts in the Graduate Hospital section of the city.

Police say around 7:45 p.m. on January 26, the suspect entered the store and lingered around the counter for about fifteen minutes until all of the customers left.

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Once he was alone with the employee, authorities say he pretended to purchase a coffee. After placing his order, he then showed the worker a handgun and demanded all of the money from the register.

The employee gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money and the suspect put in a paper bag and fled the scene, heading east on Washington Avenue towards 15th Street.

Police described the suspect as a black male, 5'4"-5'6", with a thin build. He was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, tan boots, light facial hair, and was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information about this crime or this suspect, is urged to contact: South Detective Division 215-686-3013/3014 Det. Caldwell.

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