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Video Shows Victim Held In Chokehold, Robbed In Philadelphia: Police

Two men are sought by police for an early morning robbery in Philadelphia's Franklinville section, authorities say. 

Suspect photos

Suspect photos

Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

Video from PPD. 

Photo Credit: PhiladelphiaPolice

The pictured suspects held a victim in a chokehold and forced him to the ground while taking his money and cellphone, PPD wrote in a release. Investigators said it happened on the 800 block of West Venango Street around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 5. 

Both suspects' faces and the robbery itself were captured by security cameras, detectives said. 

Anyone with information is asked to call PPD at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip to the department's website

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