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Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say
Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say Three armed carjacking suspects got away from Philadelphia police after crashing the stolen vehicle during a chase, authorities said. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at approximately 5:10 a.m., a male victim was approached by three armed males demanding he exit his vehicle, a champagne-colored 2017 Nissan Sentra, on the 6700 block of Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia police said. Shortly afterward, officers from the 12th District spotted the vehicle near Cobbs Creek Parkway and Cedar Avenue. A pursuit ensued, ending when the vehicle crashed into a vacant property on the 300 block of North Horton Street. T…
Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police
Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police Philadelphia police have released the photo of one of three men allegedly involved in an armed robbery for a Sony Play Station, authorities said on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Kaleem Johnson was reportedly involved in the robbery on Thursday, June 27 at 2:14 a.m. on the 200 block of Queen Lane, in the 14th District, police said. He was not one of the men carrying a gun, they said. Three offenders forced their way into the property, of which two offenders had handguns. The offenders pointed their guns at the victims and fled the scene with various items. The offenders fled in a BMW SUV on Penn St…
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police A 52-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a business with a replica gun in Chester County, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Salvador Lopez-Ortigoza, of Toughkenamon, was charged with robbery and making terroristic threats, among other charges, according to Southern Chester County Regional Police. On Tuesday, July 30, at 11:15 a.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Latino Mex, 1001 W. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square. The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the store clerk before fleeing on foot, police said. At approximately 1:30 p.m., an o…
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Two men were injured during separate shootings in Philadelphia overnight, authorities said. Philadelphia Police responded to Temple University Hospital for a gunshot victim who arrived by private vehicle around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at about. The incident occurred during a robbery on the 2800 block of North 22nd Street, in the 39th District. A 55-year-old black male suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. He was placed in stable condition. The armed robbery suspects included two black males and three black females. Philadelphia Police responded to another person with a gun on th…
Gunpoint Robber Arrested In Palmer Township: Authorities Gunpoint Robber Arrested In Palmer Township: Authorities
Gunpoint Robber Arrested In Palmer Township: Authorities An 18-year-old is accused of an armed robbery at a gas station in Palmer Township, according to police.  Dylan Cham was armed with a handgun when he confronted a cashier at a Citgo on Old Nazareth Road on Monday night, July 22, investigators believe. He made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot, township police said.  Cham was arrested on a warrant at his Devon Drive home late on Wednesday, July 24, according to officials. He's charged with felony robbery and was released after posting $100,000 bail, court records show.  His preliminary hearing is schedule…
PA Man Extradited For 2023 Armed Robbery Of North Plainfield Gas Station PA Man Extradited For 2023 Armed Robbery Of North Plainfield Gas Station
PA Man Extradited For 2023 Armed Robbery Of North Plainfield Gas Station A 27-year-old Allentown, PA man was arrested and charged with a 2023 armed robbery in North Plainfield, NJ, authorities said. On Sept. 30, 2023, at 4:50 a.m., police in North Plainfield responded to a gas station at Route 22 for an armed robbery, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. The gas station attendant told police that an unknown male, later identified as Elijah Nunnally, pulled into the station and asked him to fill the tank, authorities said.  Nunnally then got out of his vehicle and pointed a handgun at the attendant, demanding money, before leaving with the ca…
Armed Robber Held Employees, Customers At Gunpoint: Philadelphia Police Armed Robber Held Employees, Customers At Gunpoint: Philadelphia Police
Armed Robber Held Employees, Customers At Gunpoint: Philadelphia Police A suspect in a pair of gunpoint robberies is wanted in Philadelphia, authorities say.  Police said the pictured man robbed two businesses within a week.  The first incident was at a restaurant on the 400 block of W. Girard Avenue on May 24. An employee said he walked inside, jumped over the counter, then pointed a gun at her while demanding money.  He fled before police arrived, PPD said.  Suspect footage PhiladelphiaPolice The second incident happened on the 2700 block of East Clearfield Street in Port Richmond on May 29, according to authorities.  The robb…
7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County 7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County
7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County Warminster police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery. The pictured men walked into the 1483 W Street Road 7-Eleven just after midnight on Saturday, June 8, authorities said.  They robbed the clerk at knifepoint and made off with "various items," police said.  Authorities have released stills from the store's video surveillance system showing both suspects. Anyone who can identify them is asked to call Warminster police at 215-672-1000 or submit a tip through Crimewatch. 
Police Seek 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Bensalem (UPDATED) Police Seek 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Bensalem (UPDATED)
Police Seek 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Bensalem (Updated) Authorities are looking for an armed robbery suspect in Bensalem.  Police launched a manhunt in the Eddington section of the township in connection with a Warminster theft on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, officials said. By about 3:30 p.m., police said they suspended their active search efforts.  The suspect is described as a black male in a black ski mask with black pants and a black hoodie. He was last seen near Brown Avenue and Forrest Avenue around 2:20 p.m., authorities said.  Eddington area residents should call 911 if they spot him.  One other person is alrea…
Bank Robbed In Allentown While Police Respond To 'Hoax' Threat At Muhlenberg College: APD Bank Robbed In Allentown While Police Respond To 'Hoax' Threat At Muhlenberg College: APD
Bank Robbed In Allentown While Police Respond To 'Hoax' Threat At Muhlenberg College: APD An Allentown bank was robbed just after police were called about an armed suspect at Muhlenberg College midday Monday, May 6, according to authorities.  Allentown police said they were dispatched to the West Chew Street campus around 12:15 p.m. following an anonymous call. Campus police ordered students and community members to shelter in place.  Officers eventually "determined that the call was a hoax," APD said.  While police were still on the scene, dispatchers were called about an armed robbery at the 120 College Drive Wells Fargo, authorities said. Police said they "secured the scene"…
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation Two men ware wanted for an armed robbery at a Southwest Philadelphia gas station, city police say.  The suspects stuck up the Liberty Gas Station at 5200 Woodland Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, authorities said.  Suspect one was wearing a green tracksuit with black boots and a green hat and was armed with a black and silver handgun, police said. Suspect two was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants with a red stripe, and a multi-colored mask, they added.  Anyone with information should call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online. 
'Masked Male' Sought For Knifepoint Robbery In Allentown, Detectives Say 'Masked Male' Sought For Knifepoint Robbery In Allentown, Detectives Say
'Masked Male' Sought For Knifepoint Robbery In Allentown, Detectives Say Allentown police are investigating an armed robbery on Tuesday, March 26.  The masked robber walked into Royal Fuels at 301 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard around 12:30 p.m., APD said in a release. He was brandishing a "cutting instrument" and demanded money before fleeing in an unknown direction on the boulevard, according to police.  No one was injured, authorities said.  Anyone with information is being asked to call Allentown police at 610-437-7721. 
Fleeing Robber Caught With 12-Gauge Shotgun In Yeadon, Police Say Fleeing Robber Caught With 12-Gauge Shotgun In Yeadon, Police Say
Fleeing Robber Caught With 12-Gauge Shotgun In Yeadon, Police Say One man is in custody after a pair of armed robberies in Yeadon on Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, according to borough police.  Authorities said they were called about an armed person on the 500 block of Church Lane around 6:30 p.m. While en route, a second caller in the area said their business had been robbed.  Police spotted a man matching the suspect description and watched him flee while stuffing a shotgun in his waistband, the department said. He was arrested "without major incident," authorities said. Officers said the man had cash and a 12 gauge pump shotgun with a pistol…
Disturbing Video Shows Robbers Hold Philly Bar Patrons At Gunpoint: Police Disturbing Video Shows Robbers Hold Philly Bar Patrons At Gunpoint: Police
Disturbing Video Shows Robbers Hold Philly Bar Patrons At Gunpoint: Police Two gunmen walked into a North Philadelphia bar last week and opened fire before staging an armed robbery, according to city police detectives.  It happened around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 on the 400 block of East Wyoming Avenue, authorities said.  One 61-year-old man was shot in the leg before the robbers held the patrons at gunpoint and robbed them of cash and jewelry, police said.  The stick-up was recorded by the bar's security cameras.  Bar security footage shows the Feb. 15 robbery in Feltonville, Phila.  PhiladelphiaPolice Suspect one is described …
Armed Robber Who Beat Victim With Handgun Sought In Berks: Sheriff Armed Robber Who Beat Victim With Handgun Sought In Berks: Sheriff
Armed Robber Who Beat Victim With Handgun Sought In Berks: Sheriff The Berks County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man accused of a gunpoint robbery near Reading's Pendora Park late last year.  It happened on Dec. 18, authorities said in a release. Izaeyah Molyneauy approached the victim and brandished a gun before pistol-whipping him, according to the Sheriff's Office.  He led the victim to a vehicle, forced him inside, then hit him with the gun again while taking his jewelry, police said.  When Molyneauy ordered the victim out of the car, authorities said they struggled over the gun. A shot was fired during the struggle but missed the vict…
HOMICIDE: 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Shot Dead By Officers, York Coroner Says (UPDATE) HOMICIDE: 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Shot Dead By Officers, York Coroner Says (UPDATE)
Homicide: 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Shot Dead By Officers, York Coroner Says (Update) Details about a fatal shooting of a man wanted on warrants in York County have been released on Monday, Feb. 5. Richard “Richie” Benjamin Bolen, 37 of Hanover, had been identified as a wanted man by Penn Township police on Friday morning and by that evening the Pennsylvania State Police announced that multiple officers had killed him in a shooting on Friday.  **Scroll Down For New Details And The Coroner's Updated Statement** He had last seen by Penn Township Police Department officers at a business where his family works in the 700 block of Baltimore Street Hanover, within Penn Towns…
Homicide In Norristown, $5K Reward Offered For Information Leading To Killers: DA Homicide In Norristown, $5K Reward Offered For Information Leading To Killers: DA
Homicide In Norristown, $5K Reward Offered For Information Leading To Killers: DA Montgomery County detectives are looking for the gunmen who robbed 35-year-old William Grover Carter before shooting him dead on a Norristown street Saturday night, Jan. 20, prosecutors say.  Carter was visiting a friend's house on Powell Street when he went outside to grab something from his car just before 8 p.m., the District Attorney's Office said.  When he was on the first block of West Wood Street, three men hopped out of a grey Toyota RAV-4 and rushed him at gunpoint, authorities said.  Montgomery County District Attorney's Office They robbed Carter, fatally shot hi…
Philadelphia Man Fired At Store Clerk In South Jersey: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Fired At Store Clerk In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Fired At Store Clerk In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Philadelphia has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a South Jersey convenience store, authorities said. Jevonte F. Pressley is accused of firing a weapon at a store employee in West Deptford leading to charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, terroristic threats, theft and weapons offenses, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. On Sunday, Nov. 19, West Deptford Police were dispatched to the Heritage Convenience Store at 710 Delaware Street. During the robbery, the suspect brandished a black handgun and aimed it at a Heritage…
Body Cam Footage Of Armed Crime Spree Has Lebanon DA Ruling Shooting 'Justified' Body Cam Footage Of Armed Crime Spree Has Lebanon DA Ruling Shooting 'Justified'
Body Cam Footage Of Armed Crime Spree Has Lebanon DA Ruling Shooting 'Justified' Recently released bodycam footage showing just part of a 32-year-old man's crime spree has led Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf to rule police "justified" in shooting at him, as she announced at a press conference where she played part of the footage on Thursday. The South Lebanon Township police officer who shot Cesar Wilkins Romero-Colon, 32 of the 300 block of North Twelve Street of Lebanon was not named, but the two shots he fired at Romero-Colon are considered a justifiable "use of deadly force," the DA Hess Graf said. Neither shot hit Romero-Colon and the shots…
Gunpoint Stickup At West Philly Dollar Store Caught On Video Gunpoint Stickup At West Philly Dollar Store Caught On Video
Gunpoint Stickup At West Philly Dollar Store Caught On Video Philadelphia police have released video footage of an armed robbery in Overbrook Park.  It happened at the Haverford Avenue Dollar General on Nov. 7, authorities said.  A masked gunman strode into the store just after 8 p.m. and forced employees to empty the safe and register into a plastic bag, according to police.  Surveillance footage from PPD. PhiladelphiaPolice Investigators say the robber made off with several hundred dollars and fled on foot. He was wearing a "security uniform" and a green and yellow mesh hat, they added.  Anyone with information is asked to call PPD at 215-6…
Suspected PA Robber Arrested During Shift At Grocery Store: US Marshals Suspected PA Robber Arrested During Shift At Grocery Store: US Marshals
Suspected PA Robber Arrested During Shift At Grocery Store: US Marshals A man accused of armed robbery was arrested while he was on the clock at a Souderton grocery store, US Marshals told Daily Voice.  Jahmir Radi Green, 25, had been sought in connection with a string of thefts in June — including an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Warminster, an attempted burglary at a gun shop in Hatboro, and another armed robbery in Warrington — according to police.  A suspected accomplice, 19-year-old Christiano D'Antuono of Newtown, was arrested in August.  On Wednesday, Nov. 15, US Marshals seeking Green were told by Warrington police that he was working at the Souderto…
Horrified Child Watches As Home Invaders Tie Up Family In Philadelphia (VIDEO) Horrified Child Watches As Home Invaders Tie Up Family In Philadelphia (VIDEO)
Horrified Child Watches As Home Invaders Tie Up Family In Philadelphia (Video) A disturbing new video shows a group of masked men storming a North Philadelphia home in broad daylight and tying the family up at gunpoint as children watch. It happened on the 6600 block of North 7th Street in East Oak Lane on Nov. 6, city police said. The victim, who runs a business out of his home, was standing outside with an employee when the gunmen pulled up in a black Acura and forced them back inside, authorities said.  Video from the East Oak Lane home invasion on Nov. 6.  PhiladelphiaPolice In the home, the robbers restrained and assaulted the family, according to police. …
Armed Robber Tries To Steal Police Car During Chase, Lebanon DA Says Armed Robber Tries To Steal Police Car During Chase, Lebanon DA Says
Armed Robber Tries To Steal Police Car During Chase, Lebanon DA Says A 32-year-old man is being held on numerous charges and $1,000,000 in bail after a wild armed robber in Lebanon City, authorities announced on Thursday night.  Cesar Wilkins Romero-Colon, 32 of the 300 block of North Twelve Street, Lebanon, fled following an armed mugging in the 1100 block of Brandywine Street at 2:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, City police detailed in a release on Nov. 9.  The victim told the police that the man, later identified as Romero-Colon, had a black handgun pointed at him and was told to empty his pockets; afterward, the victim ran and heard gunsh…
Armed Robbers Wanted For Bus Stop Abduction: Philadelphia Police (VIDEO) Armed Robbers Wanted For Bus Stop Abduction: Philadelphia Police (VIDEO)
Armed Robbers Wanted For Bus Stop Abduction: Philadelphia Police (Video) Philadelphia police are looking for a group of suspects who they say carried out an armed robbery and a gunpoint kidnapping just hours apart.  Both incidents happened in the early morning hours on Oct. 9, authorities said.  At around 12:30 a.m., four men approached an employee outside of Bally Pizza, 5200 N. Mascher St., and forced him inside, according to police. The robbers stole $3,000 from the register and forced both workers to empty their pockets before fleeing in a white SUV, officials said.  Surveillance footage from the Bally Pizza robbery on Oct. 9. PhiladelphiaPolice Then…
Ex-Con Cousin Arrested For Shooting At Officers While Fleeing From PA Armed Robbery: Police Ex-Con Cousin Arrested For Shooting At Officers While Fleeing From PA Armed Robbery: Police
Ex-Con Cousin Arrested For Shooting At Officers While Fleeing From PA Armed Robbery: Police The second of two 30-year-old ex-convict cousins has been arrested for the attempted homicide of three members of law enforcement, authorities announced on Nov. 7, 2023.  Rakeem Markel Jones was taken into custody in Georgia on Nov. 6, Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers announced on Tuesday.  His cousin, Shadarryl Jones had previously been arrested in connection with the same incident on Thursday, July 28, 2022, Pennsylvania State Poice explained.  Jones and his cousin Rakeem Jones had been wanted since the pair shot at two Pennsylvania State Police troopers and an Erie police officer during a p…
Dynamic Duo From PA Face Additional Charges For Armed NJ Liquor Store Heist: Prosecutor Dynamic Duo From PA Face Additional Charges For Armed NJ Liquor Store Heist: Prosecutor
Dynamic Duo From PA Face Additional Charges For Armed NJ Liquor Store Heist: Prosecutor A pair of Pennsylvania robbers are facing additional charges for an armed heist at a New Jersey liquor store early this month that authorities say is part of a larger armed robbery spree. Duane Yancey, of Harrisburg, went into Free Bridge Wine & Liquors and fired a shot into the ceiling, then ordered the clerk and six customers onto the ground while pointing a gun at them, on Wednesday, Nov. 1 around 6:15 p.m., Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. Yancey took cash from the register and cell phones from two victims before fleeing in an awaiting vehicle owned by Darren Corbet…
Robbers Forced McDonald's Worker To Open Safe At Gunpoint: Philadelphia PD Robbers Forced McDonald's Worker To Open Safe At Gunpoint: Philadelphia PD
Robbers Forced McDonald's Worker To Open Safe At Gunpoint: Philadelphia PD Philadelphia police are seeking the gunmen who robbed a Tacony McDonald's early Sunday morning, Nov. 5.  It happened around 2:20 a.m. at the 6470 Torresdale Avenue location, city police told Daily Voice.  The two armed robbers entered the restaurant through the back door while an employee was on break, investigators said. They forced a worker to open a door using a passcode and then made the store manager open the safe in the backroom, authorities said.  The pair took about $2,500 cash and fled on Torresdale Avenue on foot, police added.  The robbery remains under inve…
Suspects Sought In Gunpoint Robbery At Philly Corner Store: Police (VIDEO) Suspects Sought In Gunpoint Robbery At Philly Corner Store: Police (VIDEO)
Suspects Sought In Gunpoint Robbery At Philly Corner Store: Police (Video) Two armed men walked into a Philadelphia shop Tuesday evening, Oct. 31 and robbed the cashier at gunpoint, city police say.  It happened at Joel’s Market, 3241 Ridge Avenue, just before 5 p.m., the department said.  In security footage released by PPD, the pair of robbers are seen walking into the store wearing black clothes and face masks. One appears to pull a handgun from his waistband.  Police say they made off with $800 and fled in an unknown direction.  Suspect one is described as a Black male wearing all-black clothing and red and black sneakers. …
PA Armed Robbery Spree Ends In Charges For NJ Pair: Police PA Armed Robbery Spree Ends In Charges For NJ Pair: Police
PA Armed Robbery Spree Ends In Charges For NJ Pair: Police An armed robbery spree in Pennsylvania ended with charges for two residents, with more charges expected for similar crimes in New Jersey, authorities said. Officers investigating four armed robberies in Swatara Township between Saturday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 25 were made aware that a suspect had just fled their jurisdiction after an additional robbery on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The license plate on the suspect vehicle was associated with a home on the 3100 block of Derry Street in Paxtang Borough, where Darryn Damone Corbett and Duane Yancey were subsequently found and taken into custody.…
Police Investigate Back-To-Back Gunpoint Carjackings In South Philly Police Investigate Back-To-Back Gunpoint Carjackings In South Philly
Police Investigate Back-To-Back Gunpoint Carjackings In South Philly Two drivers on one South Philadelphia street were carjacked at gunpoint within minutes Tuesday morning, Oct. 31, according to city police.  The first victim was on the 300 block of Reed Street when she was forced out of her car by armed robbers around 1:30 a.m., authorities said.  One of three masked men pushed her to the ground, injuring her lip before fleeing west in her Nissan Sentra, said investigators.  Then, around 1:40 a.m., another person on Reed Street was exiting his car when three masked men approached him, police said. The carjackers took his keys, stole his Linc…
New Video Shows Suspect In Gunpoint Sexual Assaults: Philadelphia Police New Video Shows Suspect In Gunpoint Sexual Assaults: Philadelphia Police
New Video Shows Suspect In Gunpoint Sexual Assaults: Philadelphia Police Philadelphia police have released images of the suspected gunpoint rapist behind two attacks in Kingsessing.  The first attack happened at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, authorities said previously. A woman was stopped at a light on the 1600 block of South 55th Street when the attacker walked up to her car, pulled out a gun, and robbed her, according to police.  Authorities said he then forced the victim to drive to 49th and St. Bernard streets where he sexually assaulted her. He robbed her again then fled the car on foot, they said.  Surveillance footage released by police. Philadel…