Nowhere To Be Found: Suspect Escapes Police Barricade In West Philadelphia

An armed man who was reportedly the subject of a police barricade was nowhere to be found when officers went inside his Philadelphia residence, according to media outlets and authorities.

Scenes from the barricade on North Ruby Street on Oct. 17.
Photo Credit: *Citizen.App*

Mac Bullock

10/17/2023 3:07 p.m.

PPD Units set up a perimeter outside a North Ruby Street home around noon on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6abc reported.

Authorities were apparently able to speak with the man from outside but could not find him when they entered the house, Philadelphia police told Daily Voice.

He is still at large as of Tuesday evening, the department said.

Click here for the full report from 6abc.com.

(Note: this article has been updated to reflect new information from authorities.)

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