On November 25, 2022, at approximately 9:00 AM, an employee was opening a business on the 27xx block of N 5th St when an unknown male, who stated in Spanish, that he was waiting for the store to open so he could play a video game inside. Once the employee and suspect entered the store, the suspect pushed the employee behind the counter and removed a hammer from his waistband demanding money then struck the complainant in the back with the hammer causing a bruise. The employee then opened the register for the suspect and after taking an undetermined amount of money the suspect fled in an unknown direction.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
East Detective Division:
215-686-3243/3244
Det. Smith #812
DC 22-25-066300
Wanted: Suspect for Commercial Robbery in the 25th District [VIDEO]