On May 17, 2023, at 2:25am, two unknown black males entered a Grocery store located on the 82xx block of W Venango Street when suspect #1 began hitting the security door with an axe while suspect #2 had a black firearm pointed at an employee. When the suspects broke through the security door suspect #2 continued to point the firearm at the employee demanding money. Suspect #1 then went into the register and placing the money inside a bag. Both suspects then fled the store with two cartons of cigarettes and $750 and were last seen on foot south on 9th street. No injuries were reported.
If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact:
East Detective Division:
215-686-3243/3244
DC 23-25-029429
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