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Philadelphia Police: Suspect Holds Up Victim With Own Gun, States 'I'm The Plumber' During Burglary

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are looking for a home burglar who held up the victim with his own gun in Oxford Circle. It happened on Dec. 11, inside of a home on the 200 block of Comly Street.

Police say the victim came home around 2:50 p.m. and found the suspect taking electronics.

Residential Burglary 2xx Comly St DC 19 02 068224 by PhiladelphiaPolice on YouTube

The victim said the suspect also took a handgun.

According to police, the suspect said "I'm the plumber" and fled the scene.

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credit: Philadelphia Police

The suspect is being described as a 5-foot-6 tall black man, between 36 and 40 years old, wearing a black jacket with a gray-hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

If you recognize this suspect, contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477.

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